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	Melissa Demiguel BellaOnline's French Culture Editor

Afternoon in the Tuileries Garden
Parisians use the Tuileries like their backyard for barefoot picnics and lazy afternoon sunbaths. Monet´s water lilies reside in the garden at the Orangerie and the Jeu de Paume nearly always has an interesting photography exposition on.

FAQs About the Eiffel Tower [offsite link]
If you´ve ever had questions about how high the Eiffel Tower is (324 meters - almost a quarter mile!) or how many people visit it per year (over 6 million) or whether the wind causes it to sway (it´s actually due to heat expanding the metal), this site will provide the answers to many of those questions.

Medieval Architectural Marvels [offsite link]
This site contains a fairly substantial offering of photographs, floorplans and drawings of the exteriors and interiors of some of the beautiful churches, castles and abbeys that were built during the Medieval Ages. There is limited information given, however, so it´s mostly a visual tour.

The Gargoyles of Notre Dame [offsite link]
This web page provides information about the fantastical creatures known as "gargoyles." It also provides specific references to the gargoyles of Notre Dame, and features several photos of them at the end of the article. A fascinating read!

The History of the Statue of Liberty [offsite link]
From the U.S. Park Service, this page brings you the history of the Statue of Liberty - a gift from the people of France to the citizens of the United States.

Winter in the Wolf Park
Nestled among ski resorts in the lower Alps, the Alpha reserve is home to three wolf packs. Visit the park during feeding time when the wolves cautiously reveal themselves.

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