Artist images at the Pantheneon

Day 9

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May 27th 2015
On foot again we had an hour walk to meet our tour guide at the Eiffel Tower. Weather is improving and it is a pleasant day today. We were lucky enough to get a young Aussie guide from Sydney, who had obviously studied French and European history. He was fantastic, as we learnt all about the tower,why it was built, when it was built etc. We also found the history on most of the structu ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France » Paris

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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