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Beautiful Paris forever, Paris and the banks of the Seine.

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Welcome to the beautiful city of Paris.

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On the right is the famous Orsay Museum, once a railway station,

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it now houses masterpieces by artists such as Monet, Renoir and Van Gogh.

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Ahead is the Ile de la Cité, Cité Island.

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The city of Paris first developed from the island and along the left bank of the Seine.

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Next we go past Notre Dame Cathedral, a symbol of Paris.

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Notre Dame means Our Lady, the cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

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This is the Louvre Museum, formerly a palace for French kings.

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Exhibits inside include Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and the statue of Venus de Milo.

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There is a reason why Paris' skyline is so beautifully maintained.

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It's due to legislation known as l'iffouzo, which protects the cityscape.

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This map shows details of l'iffouzo regulated areas in Paris.

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This is a view taken from the apex of the triangle-shaped regulated area.

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The regulation is designed to protect the landscape within this field of vision.

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If we take Les Invalides as an example,

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the scope of view one would have of Les Invalides from the front facade would be like this.

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L'iffouzo is based upon this field of vision

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and outlaws building construction within that area which would spoil the view.

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L'iffouzo regulations are also applied to the World Heritage List inscribed River Seine.

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Nevertheless, application of l'iffouzo itself doesn't guarantee eternal protection of the Paris landscape.

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For example, the view from the Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe is regulated by l'iffouzo.

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However, when we look closer, there are buildings in the background beside the Arc de Triomphe.

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The buildings stand outside the Paris city boundary where l'iffouzo regulation was not applicable.

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We hope that the beauties and pleasures of the city of Paris will be preserved and remain with us forever.

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For more information visit www.fema.gov