Montmartre

Montmartre, Musee d'Orsay, Moulin Rouge: the 3 big Ms of Paree

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February 24th 2016
Today turned bitterly cold in Paris! We travelled on the metro to visit these amazing places, again walking for miles! And then let's just throw in Sacre Coeur for good measure! Together with Notre Dame de Paris, they make up the two most revered and sacred places in Paris. Sainte Elisabeth houses the historic Elisabeth Organ in a lovely old temple that is being renovated. The wall paintings are q ... 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