Close up of Notre Dame

The row of figures represent kings from the bible. During the Revolution they had thier heads cut off because they were 'royalty.' Since then they have been recapitated.

Paris Day 2: Do the French like Napoleon?

June 16th 2009
Hi Everyone! Today's Itinerary was: 1) Eiffel Tower and Trocadero Square 2) Les Invalides 3) Napoleon's Tomb 4) Musee de l'Armee 5) Rodin Museum 6) Alexander III Bridge 7) Notre- Dame Begining the day by finding that iron icon of the French skyline: the Eiffel Tower. 1,000 feet tall and made from 7,000 tons of metal. Gustave Eiffel's tower won the architectural contest of 1889 against th ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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