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Wandering the Tulleries Gardens

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September 29th 2012
Today we walked the Tulleries Gardens down to the Musee' L Orangerie so Sharon, Shannon and Elizabeth could see thewonderful Monet Water Lilies. A must after a visit to Givernay! As we strolled back to the Louvre we came upon another Drum Corps band marching the street with happy followers! We shopped our way along the Quay....last minute gifts... doing our best to spend all of our monopoly ... 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