Paris at night

Midnight in Paris

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June 6th 2016
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097Last night, the sky cleared and we had a great walk through the streets of Paris. We crossed the Siene into the Saint Germaine district for dinner.Today, we hiked 17 miles around the city, from Notre Dame to the Arc de Triomphe, and both sides of the Siene. We went to the places that Hemmingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the English speaking artists and writers hung out. Pa ... read more

Europe » 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