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Showing posts with label Independence Day. Show all posts

Monday, July 4, 2016

Île aux Cignes - Statue of Liberty



Île aux Cignes
Statue of Liberty


This quarter scale replica of the original
was inaugurated on July 4, 1889.
It was given to the City of Paris by the
Parisian community in America to mark
the centennial of the French Revolution.


(Consider reading Liberty's Torch
for the whole story)


Statue of Liberty (1 of 3 in Paris)
Île aux Cignes
75015, Paris

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Tour de France 2015



Tour de France


It all begins today
 and promises many view of the French countryside 
along with exciting competition.  
Check it out here.


(Have a great July 4th Celebration)
 



Tour de France
Grand Start: Utrecht, the Netherlands