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Paris 2

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April 13th 2015
This morning I set out after breakfast to visit the Museum of the Middle Ages. It is a museum that I have not previously been to, but I was determined to see this time, especially since my hotel is really close to it. We, or at least I, think of medieval art as often boring altarpieces and crucifixes, but this museum has a variety of interesting artwork. Here is one of the pieces of stained glass ... 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