Eiffel Tower

Paris - Arc de Triomphe to the Eiffel Tower

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August 6th 2012
Monday – Day 21 This was our last full day in Paris. We planned to return to Atlanta tomorrow morning. So, we wanted to have an easy day with only a little sightseeing. After all, we were now on the first day of our fourth week. So, we decided on two sights. The first was the Deportation Memorial, near the Notre Dame. We discovered its existence when we were here on Sunday but decided to ski ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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