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La Grande Arche de la Defense

June 19, 2014 2 reviews

(Last Update: 11.01.2026) When I first came to Paris as a tourist years ago, the thing I wanted to do most, apart from the dream of enjoying the streets of Paris and participating in life, was to see this huge structure in La Défense, known as La Grande Arche de La Défense. In fact, seeing this place was more important to me than the Eiffel Tower or the Mona Lisa in the Louvre Museum.

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An Important Monumental Building in Paris: Pantheon

January 26, 2014 2 reviews

(Last Updated: January 7, 2026) In this article, I want to introduce you to the Pantheon and its surroundings, one of Paris's most magnificent monuments. I've been to the Pantheon, called Panthéon in French, many times, and each time I explored a different corner and learned about different parts of it, but the feeling I experienced was always the same: awe... That's why there's a chapter about it in my book, "A Week in Paris"...

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Triumphal Arch – Arc de Triomphe

January 6, 2014 9 reviews

(Last Update: 07.01.2026) When my guests visit Paris for the first time, we first go to the Eiffel Tower, and then to the Champs-Elysées to see the Arc de Triomphe. Therefore, the second structure that first-time visitors to Paris see when touring with me is the Arc de Triomphe... If you wish, we can start with...

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Eiffel Tower – La Tour Eiffel

January 3, 2014 31 reviews

(Last Updated: January 7, 2026) When you think of Paris, or even France, the first thing that comes to mind is undoubtedly the Eiffel Tower. This famous tower is perceived by some as a magnificent work of art, while others see it as just a pile of iron. However, I'm almost certain that when you stand at its base and look up at the sky, you'll make your final decision, and what that decision will be. Let's explore this together in this article.