France

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The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, commonly known as Sacré-Cœur Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, pronounced [sakʁe kœʁ]), is a Roman Catholic church and minor basilica, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in Paris, France. A popular landmark, the basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre, the highest point in the city. Sacré-Cœur is a double monument, political and cultural, both a national penance for the supposed excesses of the Second Empire and socialist Paris Commune of 1871 crowning its most rebellious neighbourhood, and an embodiment of conservative moral order, publicly dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which was an increasingly popular vision of a loving and sympathetic Christ. The Sacré-Cœur Basilica was designed by Paul Abadie. Construction began in 1875 and was finished in 1914. It was consecrated after the end of World War I in 1919.

Eiffel tower, shot from a moving vehicle Eiffel Tower Built: 1887-1889 for 1889 Universal Exhibition and Centennial of the French Revolution. Engineers : Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier Architect : Stephen Sauvestre Contractor : Gustave Eiffel Tower inaugurated: March 31, 1889 Number of Workers Killed during Construction: 1 Steps to Top: 1665 (Official Eiffel Tower Website) Steps walkable by visitors 704 (Ground to 2nd floor) Rivets: 2,500,000 Steel pieces: 18,038 Height: 300.51 meters (986 feet) (+/- 15 cm depending on temperature) Height including television antenna: 320.755 meters (1052 feet) Weight: 7,000 tons (1,000 tons removed during 1990's renovation) Base: 412 feet square, although also noted as about 2.5 acres Foundation Pressure: 58.26 to 64 psi (9000 psf) Paint: 50 tons every 7 years Paint Color: Dark Brown Lighting : 352 projectors of 1000 watts First TV transmission: 1957 First Radio Transmission: 1918 Maximum sway in wind: 12 cm Visibility on a clear day: 67 kilometers (42 miles)

Just a quick snap as I passed it in the boat. A member of the Qatari ruling family bought the Hotel Lambert mansion from the Rothschild banking family in 2007, in a deal valuing the Parisian landmark at around 80 million euros ($111 million). Hotel Lambert lies on the Ile St Louis, an exclusive island in the middle of the River Seine, a bridge away from the Notre Dame cathedral. The mansion's previous owner, Baron Guy de Rothschild, died earlier that year at the age of 98.

Background stock from Pixabay Textures and overlays from Photostudio Pro and Picmonkey On Explore...thank you Le Mont-Saint-Michel English: Saint Michael's Mount) is an island commune in Normandy, France. It is located about one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the country's north-western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near Avranches and is 100 hectares (247 acres) in size. One of France's most recognizable landmarks, visited by more than 3 million people each year, Mont Saint-Michel and its bay are on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites

On Explore...thank you Texture from fotorus Zoot Sims Quartet - Evening in Paris ♫♫♫ Zoot Sims (tenor sax), Henri Renaud (piano), Benoit Quersin (bass), Charies Saudrais (drums) youtu.be/FLwpYrMgyD8 ♫♫♫

The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles, the Île-de-France region of France. In French, it is known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a suburb of Paris, some twenty kilometers southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime.

Another foggy morning in Paris.

The above photo was chosen for inclusion in the Schmap Paris Guide. 2009 The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles, the Île-de-France region of France. In French, it is known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a suburb of Paris, some twenty kilometers southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime.

A side extension. The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles, the Île-de-France region of France. In French, it is known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a suburb of Paris, some twenty kilometers southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime.

Took this from the boat.

A very old scanned postcard from when I here in 1987

Taken from the boat.

A side extension. The Palace of Versailles, or simply Versailles, is a royal château in Versailles, the Île-de-France region of France. In French, it is known as the Château de Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village; today, however, it is a suburb of Paris, some twenty kilometers southwest of the French capital. The court of Versailles was the centre of political power in France from 1682, when Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in October 1789. Versailles is therefore famous not only as a building, but as a symbol of the system of absolute monarchy of the Ancien Régime.

The Eiffel Tower Built: 1887-1889 for 1889 Universal Exhibition and Centennial of the French Revolution. Engineers : Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier Architect : Stephen Sauvestre Contractor : Gustave Eiffel Tower inaugurated: March 31, 1889 Number of Workers Killed during Construction: 1 Steps to Top: 1665 (Official Eiffel Tower Website) Steps walkable by visitors 704 (Ground to 2nd floor) Rivets: 2,500,000 Steel pieces: 18,038 Height: 300.51 meters (986 feet) (+/- 15 cm depending on temperature) Height including television antenna: 320.755 meters (1052 feet) Weight: 7,000 tons (1,000 tons removed during 1990's renovation) Base: 412 feet square, although also noted as about 2.5 acres Foundation Pressure: 58.26 to 64 psi (9000 psf) Paint: 50 tons every 7 years Paint Color: Dark Brown Lighting : 352 projectors of 1000 watts First TV transmission: 1957 First Radio Transmission: 1918 Maximum sway in wind: 12 cm Visibility on a clear day: 67 kilometers (42 miles)

Charles Aznavour - La Boeme - Paris ne nuit youtu.be/cx_bSKvXmq8

Explore #149 on 3rd May 2009 Eiffel Tower Built: 1887-1889 for 1889 Universal Exhibition and Centennial of the French Revolution. Engineers : Maurice Koechlin and Emile Nouguier Architect : Stephen Sauvestre Contractor : Gustave Eiffel Tower inaugurated: March 31, 1889 Number of Workers Killed during Construction: 1 Steps to Top: 1665 (Official Eiffel Tower Website) Steps walkable by visitors 704 (Ground to 2nd floor) Rivets: 2,500,000 Steel pieces: 18,038 Height: 300.51 meters (986 feet) (+/- 15 cm depending on temperature) Height including television antenna: 320.755 meters (1052 feet) Weight: 7,000 tons (1,000 tons removed during 1990's renovation) Base: 412 feet square, although also noted as about 2.5 acres Foundation Pressure: 58.26 to 64 psi (9000 psf) Paint: 50 tons every 7 years Paint Color: Dark Brown Lighting : 352 projectors of 1000 watts First TV transmission: 1957 First Radio Transmission: 1918 Maximum sway in wind: 12 cm Visibility on a clear day: 67 kilometers (42 miles)