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Image of a person standing in the Jardins du Trocadéro with Eiffel Tower through the trees

Art Déco Architecture, History and Tranquility

The area around Jardins du Trocadéro is a perfect place to recharge
by Colleen's Paris October 2, 2025
Paris ImagesTours & Walks written by Colleen's Paris

Different views of the Eiffel Tower, a tranquil setting on the west side of Palais de Chaillot, the area is also a starting point for art, history and architecture ….

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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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Image of Eiffel Tower, Invalides in background, 130 years

Madame Eiffel Tower Celebrates 130 Years

by Colleen's Paris October 11, 2019
Eiffel TowerExhibitions & ArtMonuments written by Colleen's Paris

In May 2019, the Eiffel Tower turned 130; however, why not celebrate the birthday all year long. To celebrate this event, an interactive Fall Event is underway at the Eiffel Tower until the end of November on the esplanade, under a dome covering about 300 m2, is free and open …

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Friday, November 20, a week after the Paris attacks. The Eiffel Tower is specially lit in red, white and blue until November 25

Paris Scenes – A Rainy November Night

by Colleen's Paris November 24, 2015
Life in ParisNeighborhoods & Walks written by Colleen's Paris

A week after the Paris attacks I went out to see if anyone else was out. Along the Champs-Elysées the cars were moving along as usual, the Ferris wheel was turning. They switched on the lights along the avenue a day later than planned. Not many wandered the the Village …

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Lunch with a view at 58 Tour Eiffel

Lightness of being at the 58 Tour Eiffel restaurant

by Colleen's Paris July 27, 2010
Archive written by Colleen's Paris

This story has been archived. Some of the information may have changed since first published. A restaurant with distinct styling Go to one of the Eiffel tower’s restaurants, 58 Tour Eiffel, to see the style and design of a well known Parisian designer. Buy your ticket on line and save …

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