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Probably the first place you see when arriving in Paris is the Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower has become the symbol of Paris since its completion in 1889. It has 6 million visitors a year and is the most photographed place in France.It took 300 workers 2 years to assemble the 18,000 pieces of iron to form the tower's three levels. The tower was the world's highest structure until the Chrysler Building in 1930. It is repainted every 7 years to prevent it rusting it takes about 50 tons of paint.
The tower has two restaurants one on the first level and the other on the second.
The view from the observation platform is worth the wait to enter the tower.You can see for miles you get a 360 view of the city below.
The view is especially good at dusk when the city lights start to come on
The tower is illuminated by both the lights and the fading sun.
To visit the tower, take the Metro to the Trocadero station.
Even in March, which is not the main tourist season, it will be busy Keep in mind you need to buy tickets on a ticket line first and then wait on the line for the elevator or stairs.
Find out when the elevators open and arrive early. Depending on the time you have, you will find the line for elevators still quite long even if you arrive before they open.
If you are in good shape and have time to spare, you can take stairs. That line is always much shorter since obviously there are quite a number of people who either do not want to use the stairs or cannot make the climb.
Many people go up to the second deck. That deck provides a great view of Paris. Others go to the third deck, however, that wait can be excessive.
At the base near the Eiffel Tower are a group of artists for whom you can pose. They quickly can produce a characterature of you. Prices are often not posted. Make sure to ask first.
The picture takes approximately 3-5 minutes to draw. Many artists charge $40.00-70.00 for the drawings so be sure you do not sit without knowing the actual prices.
Boulogne sur Mer Christmas Market is held in Place Godefroy de Boullon which is in the old part of town
The market is held in the narrow streets and squares behind the Citadel which looks like St Pauls Cathedral in London. You can not miss it it dominate the skyline overlooking the town.There is a car park just outside the town walls where you can park.Then just walk through the town gateway and the market is spread out in front of you.
The port of Villefranche-sur-mer photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottage accommodeion for your holidays
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Photos Courseulles sur mer Normandy France pictures taken during a visit to the town.Hotel and gite accomodation for your holiday
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Ardres Christmas market in the the main shopping street see our photos and travel guide.Hotels and cottage accommodation in Northern France
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Boulogne sur mer Christmas market in Place Godefroy de Boullon on the second weekend in December see our Travel guide and photos,Hotels and cottage accommodation
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Calais Christmas market just off the main shopping street photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottage accommodation in Calais
The town of Avignon France see our photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottage accommodation in the area
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The city of Arles France see our photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottage accommodation in the area
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Ambleteuse a French seaside village see our photos and travel guide of our visit.Hotel and cottage accommodation in Northern France
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The old town of Aix en Provence photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottages for your holiday
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Albi France is an old French town in the Midi-Pyr�n�es region photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottage accommodation for your holiday
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Vrasville France visit to the village in Normandy near Cherbourg. See the photos and video of our visit and travel info.
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Trevignon travel guide and photos of our recent visit to the seaside village and fishing port in Brittany France.Hotel and cottage holiday accommodation
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Touques Normandy France our journey from Deauville to visit the town photos and travel guide.Hotel and cottage holiday accommodation
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Saint-Pol-de-Leon in Brittany. Photos taken of the town and tourist information about our visit
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Try a camping holiday in France there are campsites all over France.
You can stay in a tent or a caravan
Eiffel tower France
Galeries Lafayette
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Antique stall in Paris
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Paris steps
Place de la Concorde taken from the jardin de Tuillerie
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