France : Paris

The French capital, Paris. Founded 3rd century BC by a Celtic people called the Parisii, hence the city's name.

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Paris, France

La Tour Eiffel (The Eiffel Tower) on the Champ de Mars. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the 1889 World's Fair.

Named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.

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Scott Bird Heritage Photography

Documenting Australia's rich Aboriginal and European history.

France : Paris