Paris Tourist Information

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The Arc de Triomphe was conceived by Napoleon in memory of his victorious battles. The Eiffel Tower has been built in commemoration of the centenary of the French Revolution, towering 300 meters high and weighing 7,000 tons, it was the world’s tallest building until 1930. Nearly demolished in 1909 at the expiration of its 20-year [...]

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