Articles tagged with "paris monuments"
Garnier Opera House: Night at the Ballet
By Parisgirl | September 15th, 2007 |
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Although many of the opera performances have been moved to the new Bastille opera house, the 19th century Garnier Opera House is still the lieu for ballet performances. Wuthering... [Read this entry]
Moulin Rouge Today and Yesterday
By Parisgirl | September 15th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Is it any surprise that the Moulin Rouge opened the same year as the Eiffel Tower was constructed?
On October 6, 1889, the Moulin Rouge opened with instant success and... [Read this entry]
September 11, 1939
By Parisgirl | September 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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In 1939, it was Notre Dame de Paris rather than the World Trade Center in New York that faced the threat of annihilation, but... [Read this entry]
Elephant Discrimination in Paris
By Parisgirl | September 10th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
What do Parisians have against such a noble creature as the elephant?
It has come to my attention that the elephant has been snubbed, not once, but TWICE when it... [Read this entry]
Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe
By Parisgirl | September 9th, 2007 | Add a Comment »
After the Eiffel Tour, Notre Dame de Paris and Napoleon’s Arc de Triomphe may be the most well recognized monuments in Paris. Sad to so say, Napoleon never had... [Read this entry]
Bastille-Paris Monuments: Naked men vs elephants
By Parisgirl | September 7th, 2007 | 1 Comment »
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Spend a little time in Paris and you’ll soon discover that some of the most famous monuments in this city no longer exist. ... [Read this entry]
Eiffel Tower Visiting Hours
By Parisgirl | August 31st, 2007 | Add a Comment »
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As of September 2nd,the Eiffel Tower’s fall and winter visiting hours begin: 9:30 am to 11:45 Daily.
