Place de Concorde

Paris Adventure - 3

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September 23rd 2016
After a really sound sleep we headed out to sightsee. We took the metro to the Place du Concorde and strolled to the Orangerie. This museum displays the private collection of Paul Guillaume, an art dealer and friend of Picasso, Modigliani, Derain and others. The main galleries, however, were built to display monumental works by Claude Monet. We walked right in, no lines There are two o ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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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