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Zeus the horse that galloped across the Seine for the Paris 2024 Olympics Hotel de Ville courtyard

You can see Zeus, a Unique Work of Art

by Colleen's Paris September 23, 2024
Exhibitions & ArtParis Olympics 2024Photographers, Writers & Artists written by Colleen's Paris

Icons of the Olympics like Zeus the galloping horse on the Seine are still visible to the public. This story is about where to see Zeus at Versailles October 1-November 24 before a tour in Nantes and beyond. The story also speaks about the designers

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Kayaking and sailing on the Seine near Bas de Marie - Pont Sully - Paris Colleen's Paris

Paris Plages 2023 is Open with Swimming in the Seine

by Colleen's Paris July 15, 2023
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

On July 8, 2023 kayaks and sailboats were gliding on the Seine. About 25 Parisians, including city hall employees, were diving in and swimming between the Pont Sully and the Pont Marie bridges. Mayor Anne Hidalgo gave the signal. With this move, she is officially promoting Seine swimming for the …

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Plaque to victims of 2015 attacks Republique Monument in Paris with posters, notices, lost child, candles and flowers in Paris France

Paris Attack’s, Discreet Memorials at RĂ©publique and Bataclan

by Colleen's Paris January 14, 2016
Life in ParisNeighborhoods & Walks written by Colleen's Paris

On my way to Canal Saint Martin, I exited the metro RĂ©publique by the north exit on the Esplanade AndrĂ© Tollet. I was met by one of the new plaques to the memory of the January and November victims in Paris, Montrouge and Saint-Denis. The Mayor, Anne Hidalgo, unveiled the …

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