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Grand Palais, Petit Palais and Pont Alexandre III
A walk through Paris, one stop at a time.
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ParisBeaux-Arts and Art Nouveau
Before we look at the individual buildings, a quick word on the two styles that defined the Belle Époque: Beaux-Arts and…
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ParisPont Alexandre III
The Pont Alexandre III is widely regarded as the most ornate and lavish bridge in Paris. "Pont" is French for bridge, an…
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ParisThe Grand Palais
The Grand Palais means exactly what it says, the "Great Palace". Like the Pont Alexandre III, it was built for the 1900…
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ParisThe Petit Palais
Across from the Grand Palais stands the Petit Palais, smaller but arguably even more ornate. The name means "Little Pala…