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Vue spectaculaire en noir et blanc par dessous la Tour Eiffel

The Eiffel Tower struts its stuff over Paname’s macadam

Articles Heritage architecture07/22/202410/07/2024

The Eiffel Tower has donned a new golden-brown coat for the 2024 Olympic Games, giving an excuse to take a closer look.

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