Eiffel Tower, 3rd of May, 2014 at 21:40

Paris to Normandy, Day 9 — Jardin du Luxembourg, Palais Garnier & Eiffel Tower

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May 3rd 2014
<span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>Photos from Day 9, Jardin du Luxembourg, Palais Garnier & Eiffel Tower We jumped into an early morning cab, waking the driver, and said in what surely sounded like a foreigner takeover, "Luxemburg Garden." He returned a look of defeat and seemed ready to ... 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