UploadedFile1

St. Chapelle ....Louvre museum

---

September 22nd 2012
Shannon arrived today and took thr RER from CDG airport to Chatelet Les Halle's close to our apt. Marty and Sharon met her at the station and by noonish we were on our way to visit the St. Chapelle Cathedral. St. Chapelle (Holy Shrine) is the second most famous medieval monument in Paris. It was built to enshrine Christ's Crown of Thorns, pieces of the cross, a nail from the cross, Roma ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

---

Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more