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The Pantheon is, without doubt, a colossus of a building and one of the most imposing monuments in Paris.. The interior is incredibly ornate and detailed, with wonderful frescoes on the walls. It also houses the Foucault pendulum, which demonstrates the … Continue reading
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Le Palais Garnier was built in the latter part of the 19th century for the Paris Opera. The exterior of the Baroque style building is very impressive, although on my visit some parts were hidden due to scaffolding. Sadly, on this occasion, … Continue reading
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This little gem of a Gothic church is situated opposite the Louvre and, conveniently for me, was directly adjacent to the hotel we were residing in. The church which dates around the 12th century originally belonged to the Louvre when the latter was a royal palace. A lot … Continue reading
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I stumbled across this lovely little church whilst visiting the Centre Georges Pompidou which was just around the corner. The 16th century Gothic church houses the oldest bell in Paris which is dated 1331. Unfortunately, the church is undergoing renovation so … Continue reading
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…or, to be more precise, the ‘House Sparrows of Notre Dame’. These shots were taken during my first visit to Paris a couple of weeks ago. It appears that the bird feeder is a resident attraction adjacent to the cathedral. … Continue reading
John Mallaney 