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June 9th, Tuesday

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June 9th 2015
Today, we hit a lot of sights. We started with the Eiffel Tower. What an icon! Strolled down the Seine until we got to the Pont Alexandre III bridge. Crossed over to the Grand and Petit Palais. We went into the museum in the Petit Palais, which has a nice assortment of art from the early 1900s. Walking on down the Champs Elysees, we had lunch and ended at the Arc de Triomphe. Had dinner tonight in ... 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