Av. des Champs-Élysées

Day 1 Paris – 4th Arrondissement (Part 1 of 1)

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December 2nd 2013
<a name="OLE_LINK32"></a><a name="OLE_LINK31"></a>Leaving Notre-Dame I headed back across the river over the Pont d'Arcole towards the Hôtel de Ville, and the façade was lit up. Hôtel de Ville is the building housing the city's local administration. It has been the headquarters of the municipality of Paris since 1357. <a name="OLE_LINK34"></a><a ... 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