Paris

Paris: Day Two

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August 7th 2015
Friday 7 August 2015 After missing Notre Dame yesterday because of the long queue, we decided to strike earlier today. So did everyone else. The queue when we arrived was at least twice as long as yesterday. No problem, we adjusted our plan and headed off up Rue Saint Jacques to the Pantheon. As soon as we left the immediate vicinity of Notre Dame the crowds thinned and the traffic calmed. With ... 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