In 1889, when the Tour Eiffel was completed, it was the tallest building in the world at just over 300 meters tall. The Eiffel Tower was originally built as a temporary structure to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution. Thankfully, the tower was never torn down and since, the Eiffel Tower has become an enduring symbol of the city of Paris.
Showing posts with label France. Show all posts
Showing posts with label France. Show all posts
Saturday, 6 February 2016
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Friday, 27 December 2013
St.Bart Island in France
This arid, volcanic rock of just eight square miles is home
to an eclectic mix of iguanas, night-blooming cactus, and fabulous beaches as
well as luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and celebrities… Peopled primarily
by descendents of the original French settlers and transplanted Europeans, this
is an island with a strong, independent personality. Through the vagaries of
its history it became a duty-free port and more recently liberated itself from
the administrative yoke of Guadeloupe. It is certainly the most unusual of the
French West Indies islands.
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