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Fountain at Square Jean XXIII

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In this photo you can see the Fountain of the Virgin that is found within the Square Jean XXIII behind the Notre Dame Cathedral, showing the details which have gone into the fountain. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_square_jean_xxiii.html

Details in the corner of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

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Normally missed as you walk by here you can see some of the finer details of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, showing a couple statues on one side as well as incredible architecture around them. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

Triumphal arch

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The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch found in between the Tuilleries Gardens and the Louvre Museum, and although it is smaller than the more well known Arc de Triomphe, it is still a fair size as can be seen in this photo. See more www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel leading to the Louvre

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Here you can see the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel which acts as an entrance towards the Louvre Museum which can be seen behind it, showing just how many people walk by and through the structure. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com

Hotel de Crillon and traffic

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This photo of the 5 star hotel known as Hotel de Crillon shows the impressive building with a Les Car Rouges bus in front of it at Place de la Concorde which provides tours with commentary round the City. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_les_car_rouges.html

Les Car Rouges around Paris

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In this photo you can see one of the Les Car Rouges tour buses going around Paris, this one going over the Pont Alexandre III bridge with the famous Eiffel Tower in the background. To see more go to www.eutouring.com

Les Car Rouges passing Notre Dame

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In this photo you can see one of the easily spotted Les Car rouges tour buses passing by the famous Notre Dame Cathedral on one of their routes around the city. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_les_car_rouges.html

Water and Louvre Pyramid

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The Louvre Pyramid stands not only as an amazing bit of work within the courtyard but also acts as the entrance to the Louvre Museum, with nearby water features which are popular for people to sit and rest at, or even to dip their feet. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Pavillon Richelieu at the Louvre

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In this photo you can see the details of the Pavillon Richelieu which is found at the Louvre Museum, showing the many details, sculptures and architecture that has gone into the historical building. See more www.eutouring.com

Louvre Pyramid and facade

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Here you can see a photo of the water features which surround the I M Pei Pyramid within the Louvre courtyard, with many people relaxing beside the water. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Missed gardens near the Eiffel Tower

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Normally missed by tourists visiting the tower there are in fact two very peaceful and quiet gardens which surround the Eiffel Tower along with two ponds and benches available, making for a peaceful and relaxing view. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com

Beginning of night at the Eiffel

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In this photo of the Eiffel Tower you can see the bottom part of the structure as the lights were turned on at the beginning of the night, also showing the many people around to see the sight at night. To see more go to www.eutouring.com

Leg of the Eiffel Tower

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Here you can see a photo of one of the legs of the famous Eiffel Tower, showing just how intricate the design work is to hold together the large structure in the heart of Paris. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com

Winston Churchill statue at Petit Palais

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This statue of Winston church was created by Jean Cardot in bronze, can be found in the gardens of the Petit Palais raised up on a small platform. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_petit_palais.html

Fountain besides Petit Palais

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This fountain found besides the Petit Palais amongst some gardens shows just how calming they can be, this one being found besides the Avenue Winston Churchill. See more www.eutouring.com

Entrance to Petit Palais

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In this photo you can see the golden metal gate which gives access to the Petit Palais, the gates being intricate as well as the nearby architecture and stone work around. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_petit_palais.html

Dock and boat of Vedettes du Pont Neuf

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Here you can see one of the Vedettes du Pont Neuf tour boats docked at their quay found at Square du Vert Galant, which also offers a snack bar as well as day time and evening cruises to choose from. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_vedettes_du_pont_neuf.html

Seats of the Vedettes du Pont Neuf

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The Vedettes du Pont Neuf boats can let over 500 people on just one tour, to experience the capital city of France as well as see everything from a different view along the River Seine in Paris. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com

Vedettes du Pont Neuf boat

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In this photo you can see one of the Vedettes du Pont Neuf boats docked at the quay besides the Pont Neuf bridge where you can board on one of the tour boats to experience Paris. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_vedettes_du_pont_neuf.html

Fly over at the Louvre

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In this photo you can see the I M Pei Pyramid and the Louvre Museum along with a military fly over of three planes heading over them. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_musee_louvre_fly_by.html

Fly over the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

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Here you can see two different types of army aeroplanes which flew over the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel having headed from the Arc de Triomphe, showing just how large and close they were. To see more go to www.eutouring.com

Patrouille de France

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Here you can see a photo of planes going over the Louvre Museum, the military team known as Patrouille de France, which had coloured smoke from their planes to represent the French flag. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_musee_louvre_fly_by.html

Quadriga statue at Grand Palais

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Here you can see a quadriga statue at the top of the roof of the Grand Palais, showing the many details which are normally unseen from the ground while passing by. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Marie Emile Fayolle statue

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This collection of statues is dedicated to Marie Emile Fayolle which can be found at the top of the various statues, with the writing at the base of it reading "Marie Emile Fayolle, Marechal de France 1852 - 1928" See more www.eutouring.com

Statue beside Petit Palais entrance

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Here in this photo you can see a large statue that is to the side of the Petit Palais' gilded and  intricate gate, having been designed for the 1900 World Fair by Charles Girault. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Flowers in Square de l'Ile de France

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This arrangement of flowers found within Square de l'Ile de France was placed on April 26th in 1975, 30 years after the liberation of concentration camps were liberated. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_square_de_l_ile-de-france.html

Informational Board for the momorial

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Here at Square de l'Ile de France you can find a board dedicated to providing information in French, English and German for the Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation which is found there. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com

Avenue des Champs Elysees gardens

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In this photo you can see the gardens which are found around half way down the Avenue des Champs Elysees with this photo showing an ornate fountain within. To see more go to www.eutouring.com

Square de l'Ile de France path and memorial

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In this photo of part of the Square de l'Ile de France you can find a memorial which was constructed to be like a crypt, known as Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation, to remember the people deported during World War II. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_square_de_l_ile-de-france.html

Along the Avenue des Champs Elysees

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Taken from the end of the Avenue des Champs Elysees near Place de la Concorde you can see right down the famous Avenue and to the Arc de Triomphe which sits at the other end, showing just how busy the road is. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_avenue_des_champs_elysees.html

Trees and buildings along Champs Elysees

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Here you can see the lines of trees which go down the Avenue des Champs Elysees, along with great architecture of the buildings behind it and various tourists and locals passing by. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_avenue_des_champs_elysees.html

Velib beside shops

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Dotted throughout Paris you can find many Velib stations near many points of interest or shops you may want to visit, and all Velib bikes are recognisable with their same design as well as being unisex for all to use. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_velib.html

Velib bikes in Paris

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Velib bikes are great for use where ever you wish to go, and can be seen to the side of the road like in this photo, with multiple ones available for use. See more www.eutouring.com

Velib bike station

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Here you can see one of the many bike stations with numerous bikes to pick from and use, as well as the automated ticket machine, meaning you can walk up and get a bike without needing to pre-book. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_velib.html

The Highlander in Paris

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Even in Paris the capital city of France you can always find local pubs and restaurants which are from many different countries, such as this pub which is centred around Scotland and even has the sign outside written in English. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

A Rickshaw along a road

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In this photo you can see a Rickshaw, which is a popular type of transport for tourists who wish to get around the city without the effort of biking themselves. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com

Window cleaning in Paris

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With many of the glass buildings in Paris and other major cities there is always a need to keep them clean, as can be seen in this photo with a photo of workers in a gondola, who obviously are not scared of heights! More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Dusk at the d'Iena and Eiffel

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As dusk fell we got this photo of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris as well as the Pont d'Iena bridge that leads up to it. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_d_iena.html

Pont d'Iena to the Eiffel

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The Eiffel Tower covers over many people and includes the Pont d'Iena which is a wide bridge at 35 metres, holding passage for many vehicles and pedestrians. To see more go to www.eutouring.com

Pont d'Iena bridge

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Here you can see the side of the Pont d'Iena bridge in Paris, with a couple enjoying the view of the River on a bright day, with some of the decorative designs on the arches of the bridge. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_pont_d_iena.html

Golden statue and Grand Palais

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A golden statue  which is part of the Pont Alexandre III bridge can be seen in the foreground of the photo, with another statue which can be found on the roof and great architecture of the Grand Palais in Paris. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_grand_palais.html

Statues between pillars

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In this photo you can see a elegant stone statue between the columns, or pillars, found at the front of the Grand Palais, showing not only the details of the statue but also the ornate street lamp in the foreground. See more www.eutouring.com/images_grand_palais.html

Front of the Grand Palais

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Here you can see the front facade of the Grand Palais, showing just how large the building is compare to the tourists visiting it, as well as the great architecture that has gone into the structure. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com

View from the second floor

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This photo taken on the second floor of Les Invalides shows the great view of both the courtyard and some of the many cannons as well as a view of the Eglise du Dome church in the background. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com

Above Les Invalides Entrance

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Here you can see a close-up of the arch above the entrance to Les Invalides, showing the many details as well as a plaque with Latin inscriptions stating that the first war veterans were housed there as well as Louis the Great in the years of 1674-5. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Cannon and Les Invalides

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Here you can see one of the historical cannons which are found outside the building of Hotel Les Invalides, showing the details on the cannon as well as some of the lovely shaped trees in the background. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Cafes at Place Dauphine

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There are numerous cafes found in Paris, and the Place Dauphine square is no exception, this photo showing just one of the many cafes found near here which make it an ideal yet quiet place to stop at for a break. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_place_dauphine.html

Triangular square of Place Dauphine

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Place Dauphine square has an unusual shape to it, where it is in fact more of a triangular shape, this photo showing so with numerous chestnut trees planted around it. See more www.eutouring.com

Silhouettes in Place Dauphine

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In this photo you can see the silhouettes of a couple trees as well as a person sitting on a bench found within Place Dauphine, with the Palais de Justice in the background. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_place_dauphine.html

The Ecole Militaire

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Here you can see the front of the Ecole Militaire, holding the French flag proudly at the top as well as allowing you to see the great architecture. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com