Imagine how strange it would be if San Francisco decided to paint the Golden Gate Bridge lavender. Or if the Great Wall of China was redone in red …
Eiffel Tower Will Be Painted a New Color for Paris Olympics
It will look mighty different, but the shade is far closer to the one architect Gustave Eiffel chose for his iconic creation. Plus the secrets of eating well in France, a look at two spectacular but sometimes overlooked French cities (Auch and Lyon), and more.

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