Medieval Armour on Man and Horse!

Les Invalides & L'Arc de Triomphe

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June 27th 2011
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097We woke up this morning not sure if we were going to recharge our Navigo Metro Pass or just do lots of walking, so after a leisurely breakfast and shower we set off on foot at about 10:20 for the Tomb of Napoleon 1 under the Eglise du Dome and the connected Army Museum the whole set of buildings called the Hotel des Invalides, we arrived there at 11. I decided pretty quickly ... 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