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Situated at the end of the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe provides an excellent vantage point for a bird’s-eye-view of Paris’s expansive boulevards. Reminiscent of an ancient Roman arch, the monument adds to th... more
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Jonesy and Millar said
… the Champs-Elysess and then around the Arc de Triomphe to finish up at a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower… continue reading »
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One of the most popular and romantic destinations in Europe, the Eiffel Tower sparkles in the night sky adding to the captivating allure of the city. Designed in the 1889 century by Gustave-Alexandre Eiffel, the tower still sta... more
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Will and Kimmy said
… and parks, turn a corner and there is the huge Eiffel Tower. That’s how it was, dominating the skyline… continue reading »
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Built between 1764 and 1790, this impressive building was commissioned by King Louis XV in honor of Saint-Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, who had cured him from a mysterious illness. It was completed just before the Frenc... more
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Opéra Garnier, named after the architect who designed it in 1862, was immortalized by writer Gaston Leroux in his Phantom of the Opera. The architecture is a mixture of baroque, classical, Greek and Napoléonic styles. Adorned w... more
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Located in André-Citroën Park, le Ballon de Paris offers a unique experience while visiting the city. Gaining up to 150 meters (490 feet) in elevation during the tour, the 32 meter (104 feet) high and 22 feet (72 feet) wide hot... more
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Filled with thousands of works of art including from a variety the world’s most accomplished artist’s, the Musèe du Louvre has something for everyone. Whether you wish to spend hours in the museums expansive... more
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Rebec1303 said
…, and of course the Musee de Louvre. We didn't see them all in that order and we actually got off the bus… continue reading »
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Filled with works from impressionist and post-impressionist works, the Musèe d’Orsay is home to a number of famous works by artists such as Manet, Monet, Renior, Toulouse Lautrec, Van Gogh that won’t be found... more
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Judith and Tracey said
… at the Musée D'Orsay. The Musée was established 20 years ago and is housed in Paris' old train station… continue reading »
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The geometrical lines of the carrés de la perspective garden greet visitors upon entering the Jardin des Plantes with marvelous effects of perspective created through careful planning and maintenance. Continuing further into th... more
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Once the main venue in Paris for rock concerts, the Zénith now has more competition in landing the big shows. Nevertheless, this whimsical, tent-like structure still hosts a good number of the international groups that come to... more
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The Pigalle district has always been home to Paris' concert halls. Next to Le Divan du Monde are various other shrines to music such as La Cigale, or L'Élysée Montmartre-so many venues that have hosted the most famous names in... more
Velizy-Villacoublay Travel Experiences
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The palace of the Sun King - the glory that is Ve...
The last glitter gasp of the ancien regime.The last breath of the most cosmopolitan and sophisticated court Europe has ever seen before t... Continue reading »
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The 2nd Day: Versailles Style
Aaah Versailles! How I wish I had been French royalty! We woke up early today, 8 o clock. The bed was the first comfy bed I've had in a... Continue reading »
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Versailles
Friday I went with my study abroad program to Versailles. After some awesome French argumentation between the Versailles employees and ou... Continue reading »
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Jour 2 sur Versailles
Lors de notre 2ième journée nous sommes allés voir le château de Versailles, il fait encore un temps assez ordinaire mais nous avons malg... Continue reading »
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C'est pas Noel
Paris aujourd'hui me semble gris, dehors comme a son habitude, le ciel a revetu le même manteau gris, le vent vient éfleurer laa peau de... Continue reading »
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