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Historical Scenes in Paris

Searching Paris for locations for scenes set in the 1950s to use in my upcoming novel.


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PARIS, France (Nov. 21-24 and 27-31, 2008) -- more information soon. In the interim, here are some photos...

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Above: Standing on a bridge connecting the Latin Quarter to Ile de la Cité.

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Above: The base of the Eiffel Tower (viewed with my fisheye lens).

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Above: Southeast view from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

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Above: My hotel's courtyard (Holiday Inn Republique).

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Above: Birds along the banks of the Seine.

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Above: The Champs-Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe.

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Above: The lighted Champs-Elysees ending at the ferris wheel in Place de la Concorde.

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Above: The Sacre-Coeur Basilica on the hilltop.

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Above: Inside the Sacre-Coeur Basilica.

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Above: Notre Dame Cathedral seen from the Place du Petit Pont.

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Above: The Cité metro station entrance.

----- Travel Essentials Summary (and ratings) -----
Hotels: Holiday Inn Republique****(8)
Restaurants:
Bars/Night Clubs:

All photos and text Copyright © 2008 A.C. Frieden. No reproduction permitted without prior written approval by A.C. Frieden. For reproduction rights and higher resolution images, send email to afrieden[at]avendiapublishing.com.

Posted by AC Frieden 13:03 Archived in France

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