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This famous map was made and hand colored (unfortunately the web only has a black and white) by order of King Louis XV in 1740. It is accurate down to the windows on the houses. In the 2nd half of the 18th century, Paris underwent a huge construction92

Thomas Jefferson's Paris: 1784 to 1789

Thomas Jefferson in Paris. President Jefferson. Reasons why Jefferson went to Paris. Jefferson's love affair in the Paris of Marie Antoinette.

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Eating Well in Paris-on a budget

Travel Adviser Location, reviews, description of a great food shopping store Save your money for a few really good meals in Paris because you are at a disadvantage in the exchange rate between dollars and...

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THE WORLD'S LARGEST AIRPLANE: THE AIRBUS A380

The world's largest airplane the Airbus A380. There were a lot of orders for this French airplane at the Annual Paris Airshow.

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World's Tallest Skyscrapers: London

The world's tallest skyscrapers are being built in London,Dubai, Shanghai, Mumbai, Moscow and Chicago. London's skyscrapers covered covered here are the Swiss Re Tower, Tower 42, The Pinnacle (also Bishopsgate or Helter Skelter) and the Shard London Tower. These buildngs are miracles of engineering and architecture.

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Living, Working, Teaching in France: Best Resources for Meeting the French and Learning about France,

Links to the best online resources for planning to live, work, teach in Paris and elsewhere in France. How to meet people, make connections, learn the French language, culture and history. Find information about Paris, France and other parts of Europe. Be an informed expat when you get there.

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Louvre Museum for your Paris Holiday: Maps, tickets, history, photos, tips

The Louvre Museum in Paris. Maps of the first arronidisement. Pictures of the ancient and modern Louvre. Touring the Louvre. Videos of the interior of the Louvre. Where to enter and where to buy tickets. Practical advice and tips for visiting the Louvre.

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Meet the Real Mona Lisa and her childhood in Italy

Last summer I visited Mona Lisa three separate times. The surprising thing was how easy it was to see the painting despite being at the height of the tourist season. Another very surprising thing (but...

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THE DANGERS OF METH ADDICTION: MONTANA'S VIOLENT AD CAMPAIGN

Crystal Meth addiction was believed to have leveled off in the U.S. But recent studies show it is on the rise. Is there a meth epidemic in the United States.

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Get Started on Your Travel Holiday to Paris and all of France

A very personal advice series on how best to enjoy holidays in Paris and other parts of France. Travel for romance, art, music, getting into the nooks and crannies of this complex city. I'll recommend guide books and where to find good air fares. Learn from an experienced traveler.

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Your French Holiday: Southwest France, The Dordogne

A great holiday region, the Dordogne in southwest France offers castles, kayaking, canoeing, cooking courses, art, bicycling, camping, caves, cave drawings, outdoor markets,and much more. The living is good with lots of bed and breakfasts, inexpensive hotels, restaurants offering local foods from delicacies to delicious stews. Medieval cities in good repair like Sarlat and Domme are easy to visit as are the vineyards around Bergerac. Bordeaux with its magnificent vineyards and their chateaux is

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