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What does the French word Pigalle mean?

Alex Ross
6:29 PM, Sep 10, 2022
Pigalle is the common name for the neighbourhood in Paris that is located around Pigalle Square and lies between the IX and XVIII administrative districts. French sculptor Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, who lived in the 18th century, serves as the square's patron.
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What is the dress code for Moulin Rouge Paris?

Alex Ross
6:22 PM, Sep 10, 2022
What should I wear? When spending an evening at Moulin Rouge, you must dress appropriately; shorts, Bermuda shorts, flip-flops, sportswear, and athletic footwear are not allowed.
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Which arrondissement is Champs Elysees?

Alex Ross
6:16 PM, Sep 10, 2022
The 29th administrative neighbourhood of Paris is Champs Elysees. It is situated in the 8th arrondissement and spans 114.1 acres. The lovely avenue bearing the same name, Avenue Matignon, and Avenue Gabriel round the Champs Elysees neighbourhood to the north.
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What is the oldest village in France?

Alex Ross
6:09 PM, Sep 10, 2022
Marseille, which is the oldest city in France and one of the oldest continually inhabited communities in all of Europe, was established by Greek colonists from Phocaea around 600 BC.
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Where do most English live in France?

Alex Ross
6:03 PM, Sep 10, 2022
The Ile-de-France area, which contains Paris, is the most popular place for British expatriates to dwell, with over 20,000 of them living there. There are over 200,000 British expats living in France overall.
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Can you walk up the Eiffel Tower for free?

Alex Ross
5:56 PM, Sep 10, 2022
The gardens and esplanade beneath the Eiffel Tower can be accessed for free. All you have to do is stand in the line for non-ticketed guests at entry 1 or entry 2 of the Eiffel Tower to go through security checks.