Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right....

Paris Day 2

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September 28th 2017
I'm not sure we are going to be able to maintain this pace!! The leisurely trip on the barge is starting to look VERY attractive. We walked around 12km today and saw a fair bit of Paris. We started with the Bastille markets which have a mixture of fresh produce and clothing stalls. We restocked our cheese supply and sampled the pastries. Next was La Place des Vosges, described by our good fr ... 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