The 8thArrondissement is located on the right bank of the river seine. In this part, I visited: · Pont Alexandre III · Grande Palais · Petite Palais Pont Alexandre III We crossed this bridge on the way from the airport to my hotel, but this time I crossed it on foot. I did like all the ornate statues and plaques on the bridge, even though I’m not really a fan of gold. The bridge, with its lamps, cherubs, nymphs and winged horses at either end, was built between 1896 and 1900. It is named after Tsar Alexander III, who had concluded the Franco-Russian Alliance in 1892. Grand Palais I headed north from the bridge and went past the Grand Palais. Because I was still enjoying being outside, I decided not to go in, and that I
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