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Wandering Paris

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September 5th 2012
Today we wandered the Tulleries Gardens...down to the Musee' L'Orangerie for Sharon, Shannon And Elizabeth to see the Huge Monet Water Lilies. Marty and I sat in the Tulleries and waited while they visited the museum. We then strolled the gardens back to the Louvre and up to Les Halle's to visit the old market church of St. Eustache.. Today is their last day in Paris so we just enjoyed ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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