The Eiffel Tower or Tour Eiffel symbolizes Paris now, but when it was built for the Universal Exposition (World’s Fair) in 1889, it was expected to be torn down within 20 years. The main thing that saved it was technology. Wireless transmissions, sent from an antenna on the tower, could travel far, so the French government […]
Located on the right bank of the River Seine, the 2nd arrondissement is best known as the location of the Bourse (stock exchange), which makes it France’s financial center. This is also where you will find “les galeries”, covered upscale shopping areas that date back to the 19th century. The arrondissement is also home to […]