The most iconic venues of the Paris Olympics
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The most iconic venues of the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — There will be no shortage of iconic venues at the Paris Olympics. From the Palace of Versailles to the Place de La Concorde and of course, the Eiffel Tower, organizers have made sure the City of Light’s most famous landmarks will take center stage during the Olympics. France used to regularly play rugby and soccer matches at “Le Parc.” Fourty years ago soccer great Michel Platini led France to its first European Championship title at the stadium. Parc des Princes will host soccer matches during the Paris Games, including the men’s and women’s finals on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10, respectively. That’s how passionate Marseille fans goad supporters from cash-rich arch rival Paris Saint-Germain, by reminding them that Marseille remains the first — and only — French side to win the Champions League, back in 1993.

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