Hall of Rubens Paintings

Night at the Museum

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July 17th 2013
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097 Sadly, our final day in Paris and of our European holiday. One of the last boxes we wanted to tick was to climb the Tower of Notre Dame Cathedral. So we headed for the cathedral, getting there just before 10.00am to queue up. Unfortunately, being summer in Europe, tour groups get priority in the queue and only small groups are allowed at any one time up the tower. This ... 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