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Monmartre

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December 31st 2016
It took us a long time to get organized this morning, maybe because we're getting tired, maybe the temperatures. And we thought it was cold yesterday...today was even colder, and more overcast, even a bit foggy. We even got a few snowflakes in the morning. We eventually made it out and took the Metro to the Abesses station in Monmartre. We walked up Rue Abesses, down Rue Lepic with its seafood ... 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