Jardin des Tuileries

Day 1 Paris – 1st Arrondissement (Part 1 of 4): Jardin des Tuileries

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December 2nd 2013
Leaving the Place de la Concorde I headed into the Jardin des Tuileries (still no idea how to pronounce it…). I saw: • Statues • Cool buildings on the northern side (one day I’d love to live in one but I doubt I could ever afford it) • Fountains • Open pathways • View of the Musée du Louvre to the Eastern end. I enjoyed the garden as by this stage the s ... 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