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The Lights And The Wheel

31 December 2008 By: Marlene18 Comments


The Paris Wheel and it’s 50,000 lights

This 195-foot wheel stands over the Place de la Concorde and was built in 2000 for the millenium celebrations. It should have been removed in January of 2002 for reasons that it was erected illegally in the city centre. But the owners fought for it’s existence and stood firm in their claim of pride and status as it became one of Paris’ tourist attractions. Indeed it was and until now it continues to draw people from around the world to see this beautifully lighted wheel.

Personally, I forgot about Eiffel Tower (for a while) when I saw the Paris Wheel. Awesome!

About Marlene

Marlene works as a teacher, but she blogs in her spare time. She started blogging in 2007, and since then, it has become one of her hobbies. She writes for Lemback.com, which she and her husband have built and managed but later moved to Wordpress to join other WP bloggers. Connect Marlene on Twitter

Comments

  1. Rozella says

    31 December 2008 at 07:46

    That looks like a fun ride!

    Happy New Year dear! 🙂 I hope 2009 brings you and your family much luck and joy. *hugs*

    Rozella’s last blog post..My December Escape

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  2. myrtle says

    31 December 2008 at 08:43

    wow!! and i thought for a moment that it was the Big Ben! splendid beauty, indeed! happy new year, Marl!

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  3. Terri - teelgee says

    31 December 2008 at 08:57

    That’s gorgeous! It’s hard to tell how big it is. I bet that is a stunning sight!

    Happy new year!

    Terri – teelgee’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday 12-31-08 Salvation

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  4. The Menopause Witch says

    31 December 2008 at 09:42

    Wow! Haven´t been visiting Paris for a while – seems like I missed something!

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  5. jessie says

    31 December 2008 at 10:00

    Mhy,

    Tourist attraction pala dyan ang Ferris Wheel. Mahal ang bayad dyan fren pag dinal sa mga peryahan dito. lol!

    Happy New Year, fren!

    jessie’s last blog post..Winners of Free Web Hosting for One Year Plus Cash

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  6. Robin says

    31 December 2008 at 10:31

    It’s beautiful, and makes me realize that it’s been much too long since I’ve been to Paris.

    Robin’s last blog post..Lion Fountain

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  7. Marsha says

    31 December 2008 at 11:13

    The Paris Wheel! Love the play on words!

    This is my first time to participate in quite some time. Please stop by if you get a chance! Happy New Year all!

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  8. Rain says

    31 December 2008 at 16:10

    It’s like a winter wonderland Ferris wheel…I never thought that one of these could look so peaceful.

    Rain’s last blog post..Barack and Michelle Obama Planner

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  9. saint2 says

    31 December 2008 at 16:30

    it looks like something carved out of ice. happy 2009!

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  10. phoenixthebloggingmama says

    31 December 2008 at 17:40

    Wow what a beautiful site and neat back story! I hope you have a good New Year! 🙂

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  11. Maricris says

    31 December 2008 at 23:15

    definitely awesome! It has always been featured in the Dr. Who show and it’s so attractive. Anyway, Happy New Year sis! {btw, the listing for the necklace has expired so u won’t see it in my shop anymore . Just let me know when you need it and I’ll just send u the invoice for it- now worries :)}

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  12. Chetan says

    1 January 2009 at 16:20

    Hi,
    Nice blog…
    Happy new year, 🙂

    Chetan’s last blog post..New year wishes and Google pagerank update.

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  13. Bash Bosh says

    3 January 2009 at 00:07

    Happy New Year Marlene! 😉

    Bash Bosh’s last blog post..Best 5 WordPress Plugins

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  14. Farah says

    4 January 2009 at 05:56

    Are you in Paris???????????????? AWESOME!and that wheel looks so gorgeous!

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    • Marlene says

      4 January 2009 at 23:22

      Farah, just a short trip and spent the New Year there. Now we’re back. 🙂

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  15. Amor says

    6 January 2009 at 10:26

    Wow ang ganda ha. At tamang tama ang name sa Ferris Wheel na yan, Paris Wheel. Hindi pa ako nakakasakay sa Ferris Wheel na ganyan kataas. Baka maiyak ako sa lula. 🙂

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    • Marlene says

      6 January 2009 at 21:06

      Amor, nakakalula nga ang taas nito at ako pa na may phobia sa heights kaya hanggang tingin lang ako, hehee. Pero di naman mabilis ang takbo nito, unlike sa ordinary ferris wheel.

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  1. The Making Of The Wheel | Lemback Blog says:
    20 April 2010 at 20:18

    […] added to the list of attractions the city could offer to both locals and tourists.  When I saw the Roue de Paris, I thought it was the biggest wheel I’d ever seen.  But it was not, until I saw another one […]

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