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Where the King and Queen lost their head  
   

Where the King and Queen lost their head

The Place de la Concord is where the location of the guillotine was during the French Revoloution. It was renamed the Place de la Concord afterwards.
Paris - day 3

November 18th 2012
November 18 – Paris – Sunday – Today I decided I would take the #26 bus back to Gare St Lazare Station just to see where the darn bus stop for the #26 bus was at the station. I still had the suspicion that that French guy amused himself by giving me the wrong directions to the #26 bus stop. I’m sure he did now as the bus stops for all the buses was right across the street from the main ent ... read more
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French Flag 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
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