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Paris - Icons & the Loire Valley

Paris, France's capital, is a major European city and a global center for art, fashion, gastronomy and culture. Its picturesque 19th-century cityscape is crisscrossed by wide boulevards and the River Seine. Beyond such landmarks as the Eiffel Tower and the 12th-century, Gothic Notre-Dame cathedral, the city is known for its cafe culture, and designer boutiques along the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
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  • The Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France.

    The Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France.

  • A very strangely painted building in the Champs de Elysees area of Paris, France.

    A very strangely painted building in the Champs de Elysees area of Paris, France.

  • Looking down the Seine River from the general Eiffel Tower area in Paris, France.

    Looking down the Seine River from the general Eiffel Tower area in Paris, France.

  • The Eiffel Tower from the North side of the Seine River, Paris, France.

    The Eiffel Tower from the North side of the Seine River, Paris, France.

  • Walking down Champs de Elysees at Dawn.

    Walking down Champs de Elysees at Dawn.

  • Colorful street life on Champs de Elysees, Paris, France.

    Colorful street life on Champs de Elysees, Paris, France.

  • Chateau de Chambord, circa 1519. The chateau is located in the Loire Valley region outside Paris, France.

    Chateau de Chambord, circa 1519. The chateau is located in the Loire Valley region outside Paris, France.

  • Chateau of Cheverny, circa 1690. The chateau is located in the Loire Valley area outside Paris, France.

    Chateau of Cheverny, circa 1690. The chateau is located in the Loire Valley area outside Paris, France.

  • Impressive wall tapestry in a room at Chateau de Cheverny, Loire Valley, France.

    Impressive wall tapestry in a room at Chateau de Cheverny, Loire Valley, France.

  • Ornate room decorations at the Chateau de Cheverny, Loire Valley, France.

    Ornate room decorations at the Chateau de Cheverny, Loire Valley, France.

  • The road leading to the Chateau de Chenonceaux, Loire Valley region, France.

    The road leading to the Chateau de Chenonceaux, Loire Valley region, France.

  • Chateau Chenonceau, the most visited and photographed chateau in the Loire Valley. It is located spread across the River Cher and is quite impressive inside.

    Chateau Chenonceau, the most visited and photographed chateau in the Loire Valley. It is located spread across the River Cher and is quite impressive inside.

  • Chenonceau - de Chateau des Dames circa 1520. Located in the Loire Valley and spread across the River Cher.

    Chenonceau - de Chateau des Dames circa 1520. Located in the Loire Valley and spread across the River Cher.

  • Painting of the Chateau Chenonceau handing in the Chateau. Artist unknown.

    Painting of the Chateau Chenonceau handing in the Chateau. Artist unknown.

  • River Cher and walkable bridge looking upstream from the Chateau at Chenonceau.

    River Cher and walkable bridge looking upstream from the Chateau at Chenonceau.

  • Notre Dame Cathedral viewed from the Siene River, Paris, France.

    Notre Dame Cathedral viewed from the Siene River, Paris, France.

  • Sacred Heart Church - Montmarte, Paris, France.

    Sacred Heart Church - Montmarte, Paris, France.

  • Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. This monument is located near the Louvre Museum. In this view the carosel can be seen through the interior of the arch.

    Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. This monument is located near the Louvre Museum. In this view the carosel can be seen through the interior of the arch.

  • The pyramid at the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

    The pyramid at the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.

  • Mona Lisa behind her protective cover at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

    Mona Lisa behind her protective cover at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

  • Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at Night.

    Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel at Night.

  • The pyramid at the Louvre Museum at night.

    The pyramid at the Louvre Museum at night.

  • The Ferris Wheel, Obelisk and Fountain at night. The Obelisk was acquired in a trade with Egypt for the clock tower which is mounted in the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, in Cairo. The clock tower's photo is in the appropriate section of the Egypt folder.

    The Ferris Wheel, Obelisk and Fountain at night. The Obelisk was acquired in a trade with Egypt for the clock tower which is mounted in the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, in Cairo. The clock tower's photo is in the appropriate section of the Egypt folder.

  • Eiffel Tower at night.

    Eiffel Tower at night.

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    Sacred Heart Church - Montmarte, Paris, France.
    Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. This monument is located near the Louvre Museum. In this view the carosel can be seen through the interior of the arch.
    The pyramid at the Louvre Museum, Paris, France.