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Well, in honor of Natalie completing her 24 hour marathon of hope last night I thought I would post a few more Paris by night photos. Nat and I took some time to walk around Place de la Concorde and up the Champs Elysees where Christmas is in full swing, complete with lights and vin chaud! (in case you are wondering, the marathon of hope was Natalie working her nannying job, then at O'Sullivans, and back to take care of the kids between 4pm last night to 1pm today! Needless to say she is sawing logs right now!) Anyway, on with the show!

La Grande Roue (Big Wheel) at Concorde

It was built in 1999 as part of the cities millennium celebration. It is 200 feet high and holds over 50,000 individual light bulbs. The wheel was supposed to be removed in 2000 but after side agreements, and controversy, it still continues to make an appearance in Paris' skyline during summer and the Christmas season.

One of the 8 zillion carousels here in Paris

There's nothing like some hot wine while perusing the Christmas markets

The Arc aglow

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Chaos ensues along the Champs Elysees!