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Photos taken in Autumn 2007 in Paris. All the pictures are from the wonderful bohemian, cosmopolitan capital city of France.
Eiffel Tower
This photo gives some idea of the massive scale of the eiffel tower.
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Champs Elysees
Tourists throng the Champs Elysees.
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Saxophone Player
One of my most enjoyable experiences of paris was watching this busking saxophonist playing on a bridge near Notre Dame cathedral.
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Arc de Triomph
The Arc de Triomph was commissioned by Napolean. It was completed in 1836 and stands 50 metres tall
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River Seine
View of the River Seine from the top of the eiffel tower
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Armed Guard
This is one of the many soldiers who stand guard at the great arch
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Montmartre
At the top of a hill in Northern Paris lies Montmartre, a famous romantic area where lovers gaze across the city.
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Sacre Coeur
The huge Sacred Heart Cathedral which stands oon Montmartre.
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Violin Player
A violinist entertains the ensemble.
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National Assembly
The National Assembly building displays the patriotic colours of France.
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Moulin Rouge
The famous red windmill in the district of Pigalle, welcomes you to the Moulin Rouge.
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Adult shop
An attractive lady is the bait to entice customers into the adult entertainment spot.
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Cemetary
Paris is famed for its cemetaries of Montmartre, Montparnasse and Pere LaChaise. Many noted artisans chose to be buried in Bohemian Paris.
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Children
Children enjoy a rest from the streets of the city
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Lakeside Ladies
A group of ladies bask in the sunshine at the lake.
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Boating Lake
Paris has an abundance of elegant buildings, architecture, statues, trees, ponds and gardens.
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Cafe Culture
At the end of practically every avenue, and in between, cafes abound. Citizens and tourists idle the day away at a leisurely pace.
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Liberation
An unusual bike displays a message for all to see.
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Artist Market
Markets proliferate throughout the city. This is a stall from the art market.
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