Place de Mexico, Paris and its Eiffel Tower View

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Few tourists know about the existence of the Place de Mexico. And yet, it offers one of the most beautiful views of the Eiffel Tower. Let’s discover this ... lire plus !

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Discover the Passy Cemetery in Paris

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The Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is the one of Paris’ largest operating cemeteries. The 4 acres funeral park is situated in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower ... lire plus !

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Why the Flame of Liberty became a shrine to Lady Diana

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20 years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales died as a result of a fatal car crash in a Paris tunnel. The monument standing above the road tunnel where ... lire plus !

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Top Places to See on a Paris by Night Tour

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Both in Winter and Summer, the City of lights stays lively all night long. You may want to discover Paris comfortably seated on a tourist bus or on ... lire plus !

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The Castel Béranger: Art Nouveau by Hector Guimard

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Castel Béranger is one of Paris’ most extravagant buildings, built in the Art Nouveau style by Hector Guimard. This residential building is situated in the 16th arrondissement, not ... lire plus !

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Rue Berton, a remnant of the countryside in Paris

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There are a number of rural-looking streets to discover in Paris. One of them is rue Berton in Passy (16th arrondissement). Not far from the Eiffel Tower, the ... lire plus !

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Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil, Paris

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Unknown for most of the Parisians the elegant Jardin des Serres d’Auteuil is a botanical garden located at the southeastern edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the ... lire plus !

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Jardin d’Acclimatation, Paris

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The Jardin d’Acclimatation is the best amusement park for children in Paris. The park covers 20 hectares and is situated on the northern fringe of the Bois de Boulogne ... lire plus !

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When the Jardin d’Acclimatation was a human zoo

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At the entrance of the Jardin d’Acclimatation is a commemorative plaque which does not draw much attention. It was only because we were waiting for friends before entering ... lire plus !

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Berlin Wall Section in Paris

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Last week during a walk across the 16th arrondissement I stumbled upon a historic piece of concrete which was no less than a Berlin Wall section in Paris! ... lire plus !

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