Monday, 9 April 2012

Arc De Triomphe

The Arc De Triomphe is in the middle of what looks like a 5 lane traffic circle, there are no lanes and people are driving everywhere. In the middle there are names engraved on the inside walls, and there is a memorial for the unknown soldiers that have died in battle during world war 1 & 2. There are flowers all around and a small fire burning in the center to show respect. There is many statues on the sides of the monument. Napolean commissioned the Arc De Triomphe. It was built in 1806. If you want to go to the middle of it you access it from under ground tunnels.
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  1. Anonymous10 April 2012 at 09:33

    Hi Bronwyn, It is the whole class. We are enjoying your blog this morning. What has been your favorite part of your trip so far? Kansas Wish we could see the Eiffel
    tower, it looks amazing. Erica
    Lots of us would like to see Big Ben. Leah says she hopes you are back soon she has lots to tell you. Daric,has huge silver medal from the CANADIAN ARCHERY Champ. Allyssa has a Gold Medal. Connor is getting surgery. Jenna wants you to come back to play with her new pet

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  2. Maddy Ticehurst11 April 2012 at 16:32

    I was one of the ones that wants to see big ben

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  3. Corinne P.14 April 2012 at 22:43

    Yes, thank goodness for the underground tunnel - the traffic is so crazy around L'Arc de Triomphe --- you could stand there for ages & never get to cross. Hope you are loving all the beautiful statues in Paris - it's definitely one of my favorite cities. I'm so glad you're getting to enjoy it. Has Deklan mastered his French yet - I'm sure he's almost fluent. Tell me, are your Mom & Dad enjoying the Vin de Pays (the $2. bottles of excellent French wine, or should I say vino)....hope so. Love Odie

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