Always felt save in Paris, eveywhere we went there were Gendarmes

Day 20 (with photos)

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May 24th 2013
Today we got up late, we were so tired. Oh look, it's raining. We had a nice leisurely breakfast then packed up for the start of our journey back to Amsterdam. We did do some more sightseeing first, we strolled through the Jardin du Luxembourg and it was very beautiful, we sat and enjoyed this peaceful oasis in the middle of Paris. After that we did some window shopping and the great thing abo ... read more

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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