Notre Dame de Paris

Getting to know the city

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September 12th 2005
I went to the Eiffel Tower the other night- it's beautiful as the sun is setting. And they still have the lights left on from the millenium, so it starts to sparkle every half hour. The next day (Saturday) we had a bus tour of the city that highlights the main tourist attractions such as the Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, Opera, and Les Invalides. It started raining half way through but we sta ... 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