Grande Mosquée de Paris

A lovely spot to stop for mint tea and snacks. During World War II the mosque served as a secret refuge for Algerian and European Jews, who were provided shelter, safe passage, and fake Muslim birth certificates to protect them from persecution.

Paris

June 12th 2015
No matter has wonderful the cities on your journey have been, once you arrive in Paris everything else melts away, and you're left wondering why you've ever gone elsewhere. Every glance is perfection, every bite and sip a delight, every moment an opportunity to admire the most beautiful city in the world. I'm always prepared to return to Paris, drawn by an immense desire to see and experience ever ... 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

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