Champ des Mars Sunrise

Day 2 Paris – Sunrise over Champ de Mars and the Eiffel Tower

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December 3rd 2013
<a name="OLE_LINK38"></a><a name="OLE_LINK37"></a>I’ve never really liked jetlag, but it was a good thing this morning. I was up long before the sun was, so I headed out to watch the sunrise, and I’m so glad I did. This post and the next one cover the sunrise I saw. Firstly I headed to the École Militaire and Champ de Mars. It was cold and there was frost on the leave ... 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