L’éclair de Génie

Le Maraise

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December 30th 2016
Today we were in the Marais quarter. It seems like every building here has a story, and most of them consist of the makings of a movie - lots of sex & violence. But the French aren't into happy endings. Most of the stories here have morbid endings that often involve people losing their heads. And when they don't, there's poison involved. We took the Metro to the Bastille square. The Bastille it ... 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