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Temporary Grand Palais with Eiffel Tower view

The Temporary Grand Palais

by Colleen's Paris September 27, 2020
Exhibitions & ArtParis History & Architecture written by Colleen's Paris

On the radio one day I heard that the Grand Palais was moving to a new location. I went to Place Joffre across from the Ecole Militaire and the Champ-de-Mars–Nothing. Shortly after, I heard on the radio work had begun. I jumped on bus 86 and headed for the Eiffel …

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July 14 Bastille Day Fireworks Paris; photo by Robert Johnstone

Planning for July 14 (14 Juillet) in Paris

by Colleen's Paris July 15, 2014
Activities, Theater, Cinema, MusicLife in Paris written by Colleen's Paris

When planning your fireworks visit, you can be in the Fan Zone of the Champ-de-Mars or the esplanade of TrocadĂ©ro to enjoy front row seats. The bridges offer a side view as we had on Pont d’Alma. On their webpage, the magazine, Vivre Paris, has a map showing alternatives for …

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