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Jacques Chirac

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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Metro Poster of 20 years Les Acquisitions du Musée du Quai Branly

MusĂ©e du Quai Branly – Timely Exhibition Opens

by Colleen's Paris October 3, 2019
Exhibitions & ArtFashion & Decorative Arts written by Colleen's Paris

MusĂ©e du Quai Branly is free to visitors until October 11 in memory of Jacques Chirac. A timely exhibition of the acquisitions over the past 20 years opened September 24, two days before former President Chirac passed away. In 1990 while still mayor of Paris, Mr. Chirac wanted to highlight …

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Image in front of Hotel de Ville in hommage to Jacques Chirac

Notre-Dame Bell, Emmanuel, Rings for Chirac

by Colleen's Paris September 30, 2019
Life in ParisNotre-Dame de Paris written by Colleen's Paris

Walking along the narrow rue Galand the sound of a muffled bell ringing reverberated against the walls. Sitting at the café, looking at my watch, it was around 11:20 on a Monday morning.

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