December 2015 and January 2016
Paris is such a grey city. But it's alive with culture and history, too. I wouldn't want to live there, however it's nice to visit for a few days!
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| A band playing in a metro station. So many different instruments! There's also a double bass that can't be seen in this photo. |
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| The Arc de Triomphe combines key tourist destination with horrific roundabout. Everybody sits there honking their horns. The photos you find on postcards don't do the traffic or the noise justice. |
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| Before we hit the Christmas market, we came across the massive installation of solar panels powering it. I hope it's used all year round! |
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| The market stretched on for blocks and blocks. |
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| The Eiffel tower |
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| Even the trees were getting cold |
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| ...has there been a big storm? |
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| No, it's an art installation. |
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| The famous Pont Des Arts. I've heard that the city periodically removes padlocks, as the weight puts too much strain on the aging bridge. |
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| Mur pour la Paix (Wall for Peace) by artist Clara Halter and architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte |
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| It sits on the Champs de Mars, named after the god of war. The Eiffel Tower is visible in the background |
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| The word for "peace" is written on the monument in 49 different languages. It has been vandalised many times, often with racist graffiti, and I imagine that's why some panels are currently missing. |
