Offering some of the best-uninterrupted full-length views of the Eiffel Tower, the Trocadero refers to the area across the Seine from the famous landmark. While some use the term loosely to refer to the plaza directly across the river, the surrounding hill and out buildings are also included in the grounds. The Trocadéro is also...
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Although Paris is almost always depicted as a charmingly historic city, with romantic buildings and tree-lined boulevards, as the city has expanded some of the neighborhoods have taken on a modernist slant. One such place is La Défense. Often called the business center of Paris, this western suburb was created to keep skyscrapers...
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Perhaps the most iconic representation of Paris, the Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) has served as a polarizing force among Parisians since its creation for the World Fair of 1889 – a significant year in French history, as it celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the French Revolution. While there are many who still deem the...
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