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Path through Square Jean XXIII

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In this photo you can see a wide path that travels through the Square Jean XXIII and alongside the Notre Dame, with many people using it for the great views it provides of the building and over the River Seine. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_square_jean_xxiii.html

Peniche Cinema within Parc de la Villette

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Here you can see the front of a boat called Le Baruda, better known as the Peniche Cinema which serves its purpose as both a restaurant and a floating cinema in Paris. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/peniche_cinema_restaurant.html

Canal de l'Ourcq and Peniche Cinema

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This photo shows the Canal de l'Ourcq within Parc de la Villette, with bridges passing over as well as the Peniche Cinema moored up to the right side of the photo along the water's edge. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_peniche_cinema.html

Detailed ceiling of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

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Here you can see the ceiling of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel which has many intricate patterns, designs and carvings to admire as long as you don't hurt your neck looking up! You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

Stone statues and details on the arc

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These two stone statues can be found at the top corner of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, with this photo showing the many details and colours that is sometimes missed by tourists as they head towards the Louvre. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

The Eiffel Tower in full

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Taken while at Palais Chaillot it allows you to get a full view of the Eiffel tower, managing to put into perspective just how large the structure is as well as the incredible design. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Eiffel Tower at dusk

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As dusk had just settled we got this photo of the Eiffel Tower, showing the designs of architecture lit up by the numerous lights which are over the monument. See more www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html

Helicopter passing over architecture of the Louvre

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Here you can see a helicopter taking part in a fly by, travelling over the Louvre Palace, showing the incredible architecture as well as a detailed lamp. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The Louvre and a group of planes

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This photo shows a group of three planes travelling as part of a fly by and going over both the Louvre Palace and Louvre Pyramid which are also in view. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Open spaces of Tino Rossi

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Here you can see a view taken alongside the River Seine showing the large open spaces Tino Rossi Gardens provide along with the amphitheatres and various different plants around. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Hidden sculptures within Tino Rossi Gardens

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Here you can see just some of the hidden sculptures within Jardin Tino Rossi, surrounded by many types of greenery to make a unique and yet calm place to enjoy. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_tino_rossi.html

Golden Pegasus and Fame statue

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This golden statue that can be found on a pillar at the Pont Alexandre III and is called La Renommée des Art. Created by Emmanuel Fremiet it depicts Fame restraining Pegasus, sculpted just before 1900. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Statues in front of Palais de Justice

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Taken of the western facade of the Palais de Justice you can see two marble statues of a lion and another of a woman and child, created by the artists Isidore Jules Bonheur and Francois Jouffrey respectively. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Sephora store along the Avenue

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Here you can see a famous cosmetic store, Sephora, which can be found along the Avenue des Champs Elysees in Paris, the same city that the company was founded from. You may also like www.eutouring.com/avenue_des_champs_elysees.html

Louis Vuitton at Avenue des Champs Elysees

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The Champs Elysees Avenue is renowned for being an ideal place to shop for designer clothes and accessories, with brand names having stores here such as this large Louis Vuitton store found on the avenue. See more www.eutouring.com/images_avenue_des_champs_elysees.html

Grass like area beside the Dame de Canton

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Here you can see an area besides La Dame de Canton which features artificial grass and many types of seats and deckchairs for people to enjoy the weather and the view over the River Seine. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/dame_de_canton_chinese_junk.html

La Dame de Canton and seasonal restaurant

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This photo shows La Dame de Canton which is the boat moored up along the River Seine, with the restaurant set up along the quay that is available during the Spring to Autumn/Fall months. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_la_dame_de_canton.html

Wall for Peace in front of the Ecole Militaire

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Taken from the Champ de Mars you can see the Wall for Peace sitting in front of the Ecole Militaire in the background. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/le_mur_pour_la_paix.html

Multiples languages at the Wall for Peace

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Here you can see just some of the glass panels of the Wall for Peace, with multiple languages being seen - Chinese, Urdu and Polish just being some with the word "Peace" written in them. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_wall_for_peace.html

Notre Dame bell towers

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The bell towers found at Notre Dame have a lot of details and designs which are not seen at first, this photo allowing you to see in great detail the many designs and even people on top who are on a bell tower tour. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/notre_dame_de_paris_cathedral.html

A gargoyle of Notre Dame

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Here you can see a close up of just one of the many gargoyles which can be found on the Notre Dame de Paris, used not only as decoration but also to direct water away from the architectural features of the building. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

Row of Velib bikes between shops

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Taken looking down a small street lined with shops and cafe's you can see a row of Velib bikes available for people to use, located conveniently for people to access, with a person's motorbike parked at the end. You may also like www.eutouring.com/velib_cycle_hire.html

Velib bikes near to the Eiffel

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Here you can see some people waiting to cross the road with some Velib bikes, just beside the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. See more www.eutouring.com/images_velib.html

Geode and Cite des Sciences

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In this photo you can see the Cite des Sciences museum to the left with the Geode cinema to the right - the mirrored sphere reflecting the nearby landscape and buildings. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/the_geode.html

Triangular panels of The Geode

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In this close up taken of The Geode you can see just some of the many triangular panels which are made of stainless steel and give intriguing reflections of the surrounding area. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_the_geode.html

View over the Pont d'Iena to the Palais

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Here you can see a photo looking over the Pont d'Iena bridge with traffic making its way over, looking down towards the Palais Chaillot at the other end of the bridge. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/pont_d_iena.html

Side of the Pont d'Iena in Paris

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This photo we took allows you to look down along the side of Pont d'Iena, with the stone sculptures which can be found between the arches which span over the River Seine. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_d_iena.html

Ramps and cover on Bercy Skate Park

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Here you can see some of the ramps and slopes which are available at the Skate Park within Parc de Bercy, showing the covered area suitable for all weathers as well as the onlookers enjoying the tricks being preformed. Learn more about Bercy Park at www.eutouring.com/parc_de_bercy_park_in_paris.html

Skaters at Bercy

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Taken while looking at the Bercy Skate Park you can see a couple people in action using the ramps on a scooter and roller blades, along with the various graffiti in the background. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_bercy_skate_park.html

Front of the Grand Palais

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The Grand Palais has a lot of features which might be missed at first, ranging from the many statues along the façade and walls through to the intricate roof and the mosaic which travels along the facade. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/the_grand_palais_in_paris.html

Glass and steel roof of the Grand Palais

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In this shot we took from a distance you can still see the Grand Palais' impressive glass and steel roof which has an art nouveau style and is the largest in the world. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_grand_palais.html

Architecture of the Viaduc d'Austerlitz

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Looking down the Viaduc d'Austerlitz you can see some of the architecture and design of the metro bridge - which at the time of construction in the early 1900's was an impressive feat of engineering. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/viaduc_d_austerlitz.html

People looking over the Seine and Viaduc

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Here you can see people looking out over the River Seine on a lovely day, with the Viaduc Austerlitz spanning over the water a little bit along. See more www.eutouring.com/images_viaduc_d_austerlitz.html

Le Batofar from across the water

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Here you can see the bright red Batofar moored up at the side of the River Seine, showing the part of the old lighthouse boat in better view as well as Pont de Tolbiac beside it. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/le_batofar_night_club_and_restaurant.html

The Batofar

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Here you can see an old lighthouse boat, known as Le Batofar, which has been converted and now provides music venues, a nightclub and a restaurant at the edge of the River Seine with great views. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_le_batofar.html

Intricate stone sculptures and sun dials

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This intricate stone sculptures can be found on the roof of Les Invalides looking into the inner courtyard with many details to admire, along with a couple sun dials found beneath. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/hotel_national_des_invalides.html

Les Invalides and Pont Alexandre III

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Taken from the other side of the River Seine you can see both Les Invalides in the background with the Eglise du Dome and the Pont Alexandre III to the right and its golden statues. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Statues on the Fontaine aux Lions de Nubie

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The cast iron statues on the Fontaine aux Lions de Nubie act as additional water features as well as providing the relevant name of the water fountain. You may also like www.eutouring.com/fontaine_aux_lions_de_nubie.html

Fontaine aux Lions in front of the Grande Halle

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The Fontaine aux Lions de Nubie was originally used to water cattle which were to be sold on a cattle market, but is now an ornamental fountain for people to sit around and enjoy. See more www.eutouring.com/images_fontaine_aux_lions_de_nubie.html

Along the length of the Pont de la Tournelle

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The Pont de la Tournelle connects to the Ile Saint-Louis, this photo showing the outside of the bridge with the stone details that were constructed in the 1920's. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/pont_de_la_tournelle.html

Saint Genevieve on the Pont de la Tournelle

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Here you can see a 14 metre high pylon at one side of the Pont de la Tournelle, which at the top holds a statue of Saint Genevieve, the Patron Saint of Paris. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_la_tournelle.html

Different designs of boats

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Here you can see some of the boats found moored at Canal Saint-Martin, ranging from modern cruise boats to the unique and brightly multicoloured boat beside it. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/canal_saint-martin.html

Looking down along the Canal Saint-Martin

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Taken from the path above you can see the view which looks down along the Canal Saint-Martin, showing the many different boats travelling along and moored up. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_canal_saint-martin.html

Cafe at Place Dauphine

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In this photo you can see a cafe found around Place Dauphine, showing the calm yet elegant atmosphere it provides, with both seating inside and outside, suitable for anyone to enjoy. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/le_square_de_la_place_dauphine.html

View from beneath the trees

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Here you can see a view taken at the end of Place Dauphine, looking out to the open area of the square with trees and benches, surrounded by cafes. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_place_dauphine.html

Ecole Militaire And Eiffel Tower

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The Ecole Miliaire can be found close to the famous Eiffel Tower, with this shot showing both the monument and building together, viewed from the Avenue de Lowendal. You may also like www.eutouring.com/ecole_militaire.html

Old training ground of the Ecole Militaire

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In this photo you can see the Champ de Mars gardens which used to be the old military training ground for the Ecole Militaire which sits at the end. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_ecole_militaire.html

Statue, bridge and buildings

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In this shot we took you can see the end of the Ile aux Cygnes island which holds a statue, along with the Pont de Bir-Hakeim bridge which passes over the River Seine and to the architectural buildings in the background. See more www.eutouring.com/pont_de_bir-hakeim.html

Two levels of Pont de Bir-Hakeim

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Here you can see the two levels of the Pont de Bir-Hakeim, with the Viaduc de Passy travelling above, carrying a metro line over the River Seine and traffic below. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_bir-hakeim.html

Periscope of the Argonaute

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This photo shows the Periscope that was used on the Argonaute submarine and was even in use up to the 1950's, which is now on display next to the submarine. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/argonaute_submarine_in_paris.html