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|   Arc de Triomphe - Paris
in Freestanding Arches The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It was commissioned in 1806 after the victory at Austerlitz by Napoleon at the peak of his fortunes. posted by:  RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 11/28/2007 last visited: 8/7/1999 |
 view gallery0 mi |  La tombe du Soldat inconnu - Paris
in Eternal Flames Beneath the Arc de Triomphe is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War. Interred here on Armistice Day 1920, it was the first eternal flame lit in Western Europe since the Vestal Virgins' fire was extinguished in the year 391. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 11/29/2007 last visited: 4/28/2007 |
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|  Paris from Arc de Triomphe (France)
in Cityscapes In the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, at the border of the 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissement stands one of the greatest Arches in history: the Arc de Triomphe, which offers one of the best panoramic views over the city of Paris... posted by: Dorcadion Team location: France date listed: 5/28/2009 last visited: 6/8/2008 |
 view galleryNW0 mi |  Arc de Triomphe de l' Etoile - Paris
in Monuments Historiques Français The Arc de Triomphe de l' Etoile is a true symbol of the French nation, it links old and new Paris, standing on the highest point of the line running from the Louvre to the Grande Arche de la Défense...
posted by: Dorcadion Team location: France date listed: 5/29/2009 last visited: 8/7/1999 |
 view galleryNW0 mi |  Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War, Paris, France
in World War I Memorials and Monuments Beneath the Arc is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War. Interred here on Armistice Day 1920, it has the first eternal flame lit in Western and Eastern Europe since the Vestal Virgins' fire was extinguished in the year 391. posted by: SUp3rFM & Cruella location: France date listed: 7/7/2008 last visited: 8/7/1999 |
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|  Ceramic Hotel, 34 avenue de Wagram - Paris, France
in Art Deco - Art Nouveau [FR] Cet immeuble etait le lauréat du Concours de Façades de la ville de Paris, édition 1905 [EN] This apartment building won the contest of the Paris facades in 1905. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 8/23/2008 last visited: never |
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|  Hotel Prince de Galles - Paris, France
in Elvis [FR] Durant ses permissions quand il était à l’armée en Allemagne en 1959 et 1960, il résidait au «Prince de Galles». [EN] In the summer of 1959 on R&R Elvis decided to visit Paris. He wanted to see the sights and meet the actress, Brigitte Bardot. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 8/21/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNW0.6 mi |  Le Palais des Congrès - Paris, France
in Convention Centers [FR] Le Palais des Congrès de Paris a été créé en 1974 par la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris. [EN] The Palais des Congrès was created in 1974 by Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 8/18/2008 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE0.6 mi |  Disney Store - Champs Elysees, Paris, France
in The Disney Store Disney Store on the famous Champs Elysees boulevard in Paris, France. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 7/6/2008 last visited: 9/10/2008 |
 view gallerySE0.6 mi |  Disney Store Building - 44 Champs Elysees, Paris, France
in Flatirons Due to intersections at all kinds of angles and the size of the city, Paris has countless flatiron buildings. This one houses the Disney Store on the Champs Elysees. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 7/6/2008 last visited: 9/10/2008 |
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|  Monument to General Koenig - Paris, France
in World War II Memorials / Monuments This monument to the French general Marie Pierre Koenig is located in a park next to Porte Maillot, across the roundabout from the Palais de Congres. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 12/3/2007 last visited: never |
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in Obelisks The center of the Place is occupied by a giant Egyptian obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of the pharaoh Ramses II. posted by: tijgetje location: France date listed: 6/27/2007 last visited: 6/1/1999 |
 view gallerySE0.8 mi |  Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches - Paris, France
in Scenic Boat Rides [FR] Depuis plus de 50 ans, seule La Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches raconte une histoire d’amour à des générations de passagers. [EN] For more than 50 years, the Compagnie des Bateaux Mouches has told a love story to generations of passengers.
posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 12/14/2008 last visited: 6/6/2008 |
 view galleryW0.8 mi |  Le Petit Train du Jardin d'Acclimatation
in Miniature Railroads [FR] Le meilleur moyen de goûter aux charmes du jardin d'acclimatation avant même d'y pénétrer. [EN] This light railway is probably the oldest regular rail service in Paris.
posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 5/18/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryW0.8 mi |  Paris, France
in In Search of the Celts The name Paris derives from that of its pre-Roman-era inhabitants, the Gaulish (celtic) tribe known as the Parisii. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 11/29/2007 last visited: 4/28/2007 |
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|  Fountains in Trocadero Gardens (Paris, France)
in Fountains The space between the monumental Palais de Chaillot at Trocadero and the Seine is set with gardens, designed by Jean-Charles Alphand, and an array of magnificent fountains...
posted by: Dorcadion Team location: France date listed: 5/30/2009 last visited: 4/28/2007 |
 view galleryS0.9 mi | Batobus and Bateaux Parisiens in Scenic Boat Rides Bateaux Parisiens is one company among multiple in Paris which offer sightseeing cruises along the Seine in Paris. Their point of embarcation is near the Eiffel Tower. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 4/8/2008 last visited: 6/30/2009 |
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|  Square Yorktown, Paris, France
in Benjamin Franklin On the square, which is very near to the Trocadero, stands a statue of Benjamin Franklin offered to the city of Paris by John H. Harpes. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 10/15/2006 last visited: 1/3/2008 |
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in Firehouses [FR] Centre de Secours Sapeurs Pompiers dans la 7eme arrondissement de Paris. [EN] Firehouse in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 4/6/2008 last visited: never |
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in Diplomatic Missions [FR] L'ambassade d'Afrique du Sud à Paris dans la 7eme arrondissement. [EN] The South African embassy in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 4/6/2008 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE1 mi | Grand Palais, Paris in Monuments Historiques Français [FR] Le « Grand Palais des Beaux-Arts » est édifié à Paris à partir de 1897, pour l'Exposition universelle prévue du 15 avril au 12 novembre 1900.[EN] The Grand Palais is a large glass exhibition hall that was built for the Paris Exhibition of 1900.
posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 4/7/2008 last visited: 10/9/2009 |
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in Permanent World Fair and Expo Structures [FR] Le « Grand Palais des Beaux-Arts » est édifié à Paris à partir de 1897, pour l'Exposition universelle prévue du 15 avril au 12 novembre 1900.[EN] The Grand Palais is a large glass exhibition hall that was built for the Paris Exhibition of 1900. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 4/7/2008 last visited: 4/28/2007 |
 view galleryS1.1 mi |  Eiffel Tower / Tour Eiffel - Paris (France)
in Great Buildings of the World Once the tallest structure in the world, the Eiffel Tower is probably Europe's best known landmark and Paris's most famous symbol... posted by: Dorcadion Team location: France date listed: 5/28/2009 last visited: 10/4/2008 |
 view galleryS1.1 mi | Eiffel Tower, Paris France in Permanent World Fair and Expo Structures English: Gustave Eiffel built the Eiffel Tower for the Paris World's Fair of 1889 was the central attraction.
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Français: Gustave Eiffel a construit la Tour Eiffel pour l'Exposition universelle de Paris de 1889 fut l'attraction centrale. posted by: Zinnware location: France date listed: 10/12/2009 last visited: 3/29/1980 |
 view galleryS1.1 mi |  The Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
in Look-Out Towers The Eiffel Tower is an iron tower built on the Champ de Mars beside the River Seine in Paris. It is the tallest structure in Paris and among the most recognized symbols in the world. posted by: RakeInTheCache location: France date listed: 10/15/2006 last visited: 9/18/2009 |
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