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Paris – The City That Dances

Paris has a long tradition of dance. Dance was important in all social strata. In the Belle Époque private Dances were frequently held in the grand mansions owned by the rich, the ‘hôtels particuliers’ and the not so rich danced in public places such as the Jardin Mabille; such places for dancing were known as [...]

Paris travel experience: Eiffel Tower (2)

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My Paris travel experience continues with some interesting facts about the Eiffel Tower > The painting of the Eiffel Tower is changed every several years, so the building would always have a fresh look. Also, the electric illuminating system (first installed in 1900) is often improved so that it would keep up with the latest [...]