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Image of Lady Gaga's staircase from opening ceremony, Sainte-Genevieve, Pont de Sully and Eiffel Tower in background

The Morning After the Olympics Ceremony

by Colleen's Paris July 30, 2024
Paris ImagesParis Olympics 2024 written by Colleen's Paris

After watching the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony on Friday night on television, I wondered what all the decorations looked like in person. I wanted to see Lady Gaga’s stage and wondered if Marie Antoinette was still standing in the Conciergerie windows holding her head. Wandering from the Bastille to the …

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Directional sign at Madeleine station how to exit for La Concorde, which will be closed

Paris Transport Tips for the Olympics 2024

by Colleen's Paris May 31, 2024
Paris Olympics 2024Transportation written by Colleen's Paris

For the Olympic Games 2024, Paris residents and visitors are undergoing challenges. My normal metro travel routine is being impacted. However, I found some solutions using government websites, newspaper articles and smartphone applications. As I walk around Paris….

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Paris Christmas Events

by Colleen's Paris November 19, 2010
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The following list will help you enjoy Christmas events in and around Paris beginning in November: Concorde, Tuileries Ferris Wheel Place de la Concorde Ice Skating: Parvis de l’Hôtel de Ville (plaza in front of city hall) Christmas windows Nativity Scenes Saint-Vincent de Paul church – close to the gare …

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