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Day 30 - Paris

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May 25th 2016
It's our last full day in Paris today before we go home tomorrow night. We've had an amazing trip so far, but after almost 5 weeks away we are ready to come home now. Today we went up the Arc De Triumph which had the best views over Paris, then took a train to Sacre Coeur which is a cathedral that looks over the city, then had some amazing pastires at a bakery that was started in 1730 and then had ... 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