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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Abandoned Railway in Paris



Chemin de fer de Petite Ceinture, Paris, France

Extending around a circular loop within the fortified walls of Paris is an abandoned railway that once connected the city’s five main lines. Completed in 1852, the Chemin de fer de Petite Ceinture has been partially abandoned since 1934 and completely silent for the last few years. The tracks and several stations remain intact, though its future is the subject of ongoing debate.  Many French railway enthusiasts and associations would like to see the abandoned railway and its remaining stations preserved and protected as part of France's national heritage.

A Giant Twisting Serpent Skeleton Emerges from the Loire River in France



 Serpent d'océan by Huang Yong Ping

Completed in 2012, Serpent d'océan is situated off the shore of the Loire River in St. Brevin-les-Pins, France. This giant aluminum sea serpent skeleton measures nearly 425 feet (130 meters) in length. The shape of the snake is similar to the near by Saint-Nazaire bridge.