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Paris 17th Arrondissement - Trocadero
The western part of the 17th arrondissement stretches from the Arc de Triomphe, the ave. de Ternes, Place de Wagram and near Parc Monceau. It boasts two of the great restaurants of Paris, Guy Savoy and Michel Rostang.
Making our way up the Avenue Kleber we come to the Arc de Triomphe. Napoleon originally planned to build the arch near the site of the Bastille, but when it was found that that site was unsuitable the present site was chosen. Designed by Chalgrin, and modeled on the Arch of Titus in Rome, the foundation stone was laid on 15 August 1806. Construction was slow, and when the Empress Marie Louise made her state entry into Paris in 1810 the arch was erected in canvas stretched upon wooden scaffolding. By 1814 the arch was still only eighteen feet above ground level. Work stopped with the fall of Napoleon and wasn't recommenced until 1833. it was completed in time for Napoleonis hearse to pass beneath in 1840.
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Places of Interest
Musee National Jean-Jacques Henner
Works of the Alsace painter, self-portraits presented in a mansion house (nineteenth century).
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What to Do
City Tours, Cooking, Wine Promenades, Photo Adventures, Private Guides & More
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See the 17th in a 2CV
Venice has its gondolas, Vienna its horses and carriages, Bangkok its tuk-tuks, and now Paris has its 2CVs! Jump into this distinctive car for a privately chauffeured open-air tour of the capital's famous squares and its lesser known districts. Pick up from your hotel or apartment.
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13 - Charles de Gaulle-Etoile
8, avenue Kleber, Arc de Triomphe
14 - Trocadero
112, avenue Kleber, Palais de Chaillot, Musee d'Art Moderne,
Musee de la Marine, Musee Guimet
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