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Visiting The Eiffel Tower

Monday, July 13, 2009

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Visiting The Eiffel Tower

Never has 7,300 tons of metal looked so romantic and so delicate. The Eiffel Tower is clearly the highlight in the City Lights. Here's what it's like visiting the Eiffel Tower...

Beware Of Pickpockets

Monday, July 13, 2009

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We’re fortune enough to have never been the victim of a pickpocket.  But this was certainly a close call.

Arc de Triomphe

Monday, July 13, 2009

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Arc de Triomphe

Napoleon was all about grandiose.  I mean, he really liked to praise himself.  And the Arc de Triomphe is another example of his effort to hide his low self-esteem… I mean show off his abundant power.  He commissioned the arch after his victory at Austerlitz in 1806 and it remains one of the largest triumphal [...]

Place De La Concorde

Monday, July 13, 2009

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Place De La Concorde

Place De La Concorde might be the only place in Paris where you get shivers of excitement and shivers of creepiness at the same time.  It’s a beautiful place with a bloody history.

La Grande Arche De La Defense

Monday, July 13, 2009

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La Grande Arche De La Defense

If Napoleon was a “Star Trek” fan, he would built La Grande Arche De La Defense instead of the Arc de Triomphe.

Galeries Lafayette: The Largest Department Store In Europe

Monday, July 13, 2009

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Galeries Lafayette: The Largest Department Store In Europe

When was the last time you saw a fashion show at the mall?  Well, at the Galeries Lafayette in Paris, there’s one every day.

Palais-Royal And The Buren Sculpture

Monday, July 13, 2009

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Palais-Royal And The Buren Sculpture

Imagine if the White House was lined with boutiques and restaurants.  If you can’t imagine that, then check out Paris’ Palais-Royal.

Everything You Need To Know About The Paris Metro

Monday, July 13, 2009

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Everything You Need To Know About The Paris Metro

The map of the Paris metro can be as confusing as a Jackson Pollock painting. So here's a few tips to get you on the right track...

Tackling The Louvre

Friday, July 10, 2009

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Tackling The Louvre

Even if the thought of looking at art has you reaching for your cell phone to play a game of Tetris, visitors to Paris must see the Musée du Louvre.

Are The French Rude?

Friday, July 10, 2009

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Are The French Rude?

We've all heard horror stories about how rude the French are. But is it true? It might be if you don't follow these 7 tips ...

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