Notre Dame

A Week in Paris

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September 16th 2014
When we arrived in Paris on Monday August 4th, we headed straight to the place we were staying for the week and napped. After we woke up, we had a relaxing afternoon, walking around the islands in the middle of the city and along the banks of the Seine. We ate ice cream and walked through parks before enjoying crepes for dinner, then sat by the river until we were ready to head back and go to slee ... 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