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Notre Dame de Paris – the Grand Lady of Paris

Notre Dame de Paris is located on the eastern end of Île de la Cité (an island in the middle of the Seine River) as shown on the map. The Île de la Cité is the part of Paris where the Kings once resided. Notre Dame de Paris was built between 1164 and 1375. This Gothic cathedral suffered from vandalism during the 1789 ...

Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower - Who can have a visit to Paris on their agenda and not think of visiting the Eiffel!  I remember the first time I saw the Eiffel looming on the horizon and the thrill I felt as I walked under this incredible landmark which was built for the 1889 Universal Exhibition, marking the centenary of the French ...