Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe stands tall at the western end of the Champs-Elysees in the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle.  The arc is a monument for fallen soldiers and is what we would compare to a monument we'd see in Washington, DC.  The inside and outside of the tomb has names inscribed with those who fought and died in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars; also inscribed are lists of the victories and french generals.  Inside the arc houses the tomb of the unknown soldier from World War I.
The arc stands at 164 ft and is a popular tourist attraction that lets you stand on top of it to see the beauty of Paris and look down on the chaos of the Champs-Elysees.  The arc has been and still is the center of many events in Paris such as Bastille Day, liberation parades, and air shows.  This is a sacred memorial that is very dear to the city of Paris.

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Nom Nom Nom!

After posting about some places in Paris, it's time to switch it up.  For all you foodies out there, Paris has out of this world food that will blow you away.  My personal favorite is the Laduree macarons.  You can find these bakery shops in other places besides Paris, but what better way to experience these treats than where they're originated from?  Macarons from Paris are different than the macarons we have here, in the sense that they are so much better!  There are many flavors to choose from and they come in all different colors; they almost look too pretty to eat...almost.  Don't worry this is something that you're allowed to indulge in and not worry about.  Bon appetit!  

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