Gerard Depardieu has left the building.

An Artist in Paris

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August 10th 2015
When I stopped in at the Bar du Quartier yesterday evening, Jacques and Hilde were sitting at The Best Table in Paris, and Jena was standing between them. I walked around Jena and stood, and said my bonjours. I noticed another glass of beer on the table, so I didn’t take the vacant seat on the other side of Hilde. Hilde is a German anesthesiologist who prefers to live in Paris, and has done so f ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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