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Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile - Paris Monument

Paris Monuments, Paris Travel Guide, Places to Visit in Paris August 8, 2015 tina

Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile - Paris Monument — *Arc de Triomphe* de l’Étoile - Paris Monument

As one of the most popular monument in Paris, Arc de Triomphe de l’Étoile, is located in the center of Place Charles de Gaulle. The monument which is known better as only Arc de Triomphe gets “etoile” in is name from the original name of the place where it stands on, Place de l’Étoile.

Arc de Triomphe: History

Arc de Triomphe is located right in the center of the twelve radiating Paris avenues, right on the right of Seine River bank. As its name suggests, the Arc was built to commemorate a victory of the nation. To be precise, it is Napoleon’s victory at Austerlitz in 1806. In that year also the Arc was ordered to build.

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Paris Monuments

Paris Monuments May 23, 2015 tina

Some buildings in Paris are not just beautiful, they also represents historical and memorable events and moments in France history.

Here are a list of seven monuments in Paris you can visit. Not only admiring their architecture beauty or enjoying the surrounding view, you can also learn a bit of France history from each of them. Who says that you cannot get anything new while you are vacationing?

Notre Dame

The Notre Dame Cathedral is the most famous church in France. It was built out of the order of Bishop Sully, the Paris archdiocese bishop, who wanted a new cathedral to more represent the glorious Paris. The cathedral was started to be built in 1163 and completed almost 80 years after that in 1240.

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Best Restaurants in Paris

Paris Restaurants May 7, 2015 tina

Best Restaurants in Paris — Best **Restaurants in Paris**

Paris is one of the cities in the world where you can enjoy great foods and fine French delicacies. Now, after you find a hotel to stay in, famous Paris monuments and museums to visit, now it is time too see where you can chase away your hunger and satisfy your craving for Paris’ rich dishes. From the old traditional Parisian foods until the modern fusion Parisian meals, here are the top nine best restaurants in Paris.

1. Le Meurice Restaurant

If you want to taste some elegant French meals, then Le Meurice is the place. Awarded with three Michelin stars, the restaurant with Yannick Alleno as its main chef will give you the pleasure of foods that stay to their true flavors and are always presented in a manner that will increase your appetite.

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