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Authorities believe Notre Dame fire was an accident

April 16, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

French authorities now say the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was an accident.

Firefighters save Notre Dame Cathedral from total destruction

April 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Firefighters in Paris saved the famed Notre Dame Cathedral from complete destruction, but the iconic church was heavily damaged in a fire today.

Fire consumes Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the world’s most iconic churches

April 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

A devastating Fire has largely destroyed Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral.

Fire burns at Paris’ famed Notre-Dame Cathedral

April 15, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the world’s great icons, has been heavily damaged, if not destroyed by fire today, according to various news accounts.

Like naked people? Yay, art!

December 11, 2017 Joe Nevark

Who doesn’t like art? It’s one of the few times in life when you can look at images of naked people, and no one will think you’re a pervert.

Rare: Frequent travelers know weirdness is everywhere — and they love it

February 15, 2017 Todd DeFeo

Weird, unexpected and surprising attractions make for the most delightful destinations on any vacation. So, when weirdness rears its head, embrace it.

Authorities building anti-terror barrier around Eiffel Towel

February 13, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

French authorities are planning to erect a bulletproof anti-terror barrier around the Eiffel Towel, according to published reports.

French officials planning overhaul for Eiffel Tower

January 17, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

Officials in France are planning a €300 million (roughly $321 million) makeover of the Eiffel Tower, according to published reports.

Parisian authorities begin removing locks from Pont des Arts bridge

June 1, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Parisian authorities on Monday started removing an estimated 1 million locks weighing 45 tons from the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris.

Locks to be removed from famous Paris love bridge

May 31, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Paris officials are removing an estimated 1 million locks weighing 45 tons of locks from the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, better known as the “Love Lock” bridge.