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Canal de l'Ourcq and boat

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Taken while looking down the Canal de l'Ourcq you can see the many bridges which cross the over the clear water and also a boat at the side which is in fact the Penichecinema - a floating restaurant and cinema. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Square Barye

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With a calm and quiet square, Square Barye proves to be a nice place to stop at and relax, with benches and the shade of trees to enjoy as well as views of the River Seine also. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Monument within Square Barye

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In this shot you can see a photo taken within Square Barye with a large monument that is dedicated to the sculptor Antoine Louis Barye, with two groups of statues being visible from this angle. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_square_barye.html

Pont au Change and Conciergerie

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From this angle you can see the Pont au Change bridge which passes over the River Seine with La Conciergerie beside it, allowing you to see an ornate clock at the side of the building. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Pont des Arts, River and Institut de France

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With a photo that faces towards the Institut de France you can also see the Pont des Arts which travels over the River Seine, along with a speed boat going by that we managed to capture. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The side of the Conciergerie

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Taken facing down the building of La Conciergerie you can see just some of the architecture that is part of it, along with the daily life of people, vehicles and boats passing by. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_la_conciergerie.html

River Seine to the Eiffel

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In this photo you can see the River Seine which runs through the centre of Paris with the iconic Eiffel Tower beside it, along with a tour boat travelling along. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_river_seine.html

Golden statue on the bridge

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This golden statue is one of four than can be found on the Pont Alexandre III bridge, and due to how high up they are they can sometimes be missed despite their bright and detailed scenes. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Pont Alexandre and distant Eiffel

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In this photo you can see one end of the Pont Alexandre III bridge with a couple of its golden statues on top of the pillars along with the Eiffel Tower in the background to create a great view. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_alexandre_iii.html

Cite des Sciences and Geode from a distance

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Taken from a distance you can see both the large Cite des Sciences in the background and the Geode Cinema, which is the sphere, that sits opposite to the museum to create a lovely and modern scene. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The front of Cite des Sciences

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Here you can see the front of the Cite des Sciences, combining modern architecture, a moat as well as multiple garden areas which surround the building to create a great scene, along with bridges which pass over to gain access to the museum. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_cite_des_sciences.html

Close up of the fountain within the gardens

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This fountain is one of four found within the Jardin des Champs Elysees, this photo allowing you to see just some of the intricate detail and statues which cover it, making for an impressive and relaxing fountain to enjoy. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Fountain and theatre

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Here you can see a shot of a fountain within the Champ Elysees Gardens that we took, surrounded by a small garden and paths with the Theatre Marigny to the right behind it. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_jardins_des_champs_elysees.html

Sculptures and architecture

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Here you can see one of the stone sculptures within the Tuileries Gardens with the Louvre Museum behind, showing the amount of detail and architecture both object and building have. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Tuileries, statue and Louvre

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In this photo taken of part of the Tuileries Gardens you can also see one of the marble statues known as Diana the Huntress as well as part of the Louvre Museum which is the building in the background. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_tuileries_garden.html

From outside of Square Jean XXIII

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In this shot taken from outside of the Square Jean XXIII you can see part of the square which is at the back end of the Notre Dame, with a road which passes nearby in the foreground. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

View down Square Jean XXIII

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Here you can see a view down along part of the Square Jean XXIII which runs alongside the Notre Dame Cathedral, this photo we took showing just some of the well kept gardens and trees within it. See more www.eutouring.com/images_square_jean_xxiii.html

Cafes near the Eiffel

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In this photo you can see one of the Cafes which can be found along the River Seine edge which also provides a brilliant view to the Eiffel Tower only a short distance away. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Gardens and Eiffel Tower

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Taken from the Champ de Mars gardens you can see just some of the large open grass areas around where you can sit down and relax with a perfect view of the famous Eiffel Tower. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html

Gardens at Jardin Tino Rossi

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Here you can see just some of the intricate and many varied plants which are around Jardin Tino Rossi, all kept in top condition and make for beautiful greenery to admire. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Gardens and statues

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Within Jardin Tino Rossi you can find many types of statues, ranging from small abstract ones as can be seen to the right to the larger and equally impressive ones such as a sculpture that can be seen in the background of this photo. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_tino_rossi.html

Bronze statue of Simon Bolivar

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In Paris there are many bronze equestrian statues that you can find and this statue of Simon Bolivar is no different, having been created by the sculpture Emmanuel Fremiet just before 1910 and has been in its current place since 1980. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Charlemagne statue

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This statue which represents Charlemagne, who is also known as Charles the Great, can be found in front of the Notre Dame in Paris, and has a lot of excellent detail as well as boasting its size compare to the numerous tourists which are around it. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

At the back of the cathedral

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This photo was taken at the back of the Notre Dame on a clear day, allowing you to see the flying buttresses and numerous windows which are all part of the intricate design. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

One side of the Notre Dame

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Here you can see a photo we took of the south facade of the Notre Dame de Paris, showing one of the large Rose Windows as well as other interesting architecture. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Geode cinema

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This structure, known as the Geode, is in fact also a cinema and is an impressive 26 meters wide, making it one of the largest cinemas in the world and is much larger and reflective than you would expect when you stand next to it! See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The Geode and museum

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Here you can see the Geode cinema which a large mirrored sphere, along with the Cite des Sciences museum which is in the background, making for two great attractions next to each other. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_the_geode.html

Pont d'Iena and the Eiffel

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In this shot we snapped you can see the Pont d'Iena bridge which leads away from the Eiffel Tower, carrying a lot of traffic which goes past the famous structure. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_d_iena.html

Side of the Pont d'Iena bridge

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Along the length of the Pont d'Iena bridge you can see some of the many tourists which walk over the bridge, taking photos and enjoying the views which it provides. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Statue at Grand Palais

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This statue which can be found to the right of the entrance to the Grand Palais is just one of many which can be found on and around the building, along with an ornate lamp post in the foreground. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_grand_palais.html

Group of statues on the roof

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Here you can see a group of statues - made to be as one - which sits on top of the Grand Palais, this photo showing just how much details does into them, even if it can't be seen easily from the ground. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Various cannons within the courtyard

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Within Hotel Les Invalides you can find the main courtyard which holds many kinds of cannons and artillery support which each have their own story and are free to admire as you walk around. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Front Facade and gardens of Les Invalides

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Here you can see the gardens in front of Les Invalides as well one of the historical cannons which are on display within them, along with a French flag and the Eglise du Dome being visible from the angle. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Boats and buildings at Canal Saint Martin

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Looking North along the south end of the Canal Saint Martin you can see some more of the moored up boats along with the modern buildings which surround it - with one building being the Opera Bastille which is flying the French flag on top. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

View down the Canal Saint Martin

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Here you can see a view which leads down the Canal Saint Martin, showing the numerous boats which are moored up along the Port de l’Arsennal, ranging from house boats to cruise along the water's edge. See more www.eutouring.com/images_canal_saint-martin.html

Centre of Place Dauphine

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Here you can see the centre of Place Dauphine, with numerous trees and benches to sit at which is surrounded by the buildings which originally started all identical, although now are all unique in their own way. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

View to Place Dauphine entrance

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Here you can see a shot towards the entrance to the Place Dauphine square, showing the near identical buildings which sit on either side. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_place_dauphine.html

The Arc de Triomphe and traffic

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Here you can see the well known Arc de Triomphe in Paris with various vehicles going around the busy intersection and so it is never advised to go over the road, but rather take the underpass to reach the monument. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe.html

Buildings along Canal de l'Ourcq

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  In this photo you can see an apartment building and bridge which go over the Canal de l'Ourcq, showing the modern architecture and just part of the view people could see from their rooms. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

River Seine and Notre Dame

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In this shot taken from down the River Seine you can see the fantastic architecture of the Notre Dame Cathedral further along, with a small cargo boat making its way into Paris also. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_river_seine.html

Iron work at the Eiffel Tower

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Here you can see the iconic Eiffel Tower from underneath as they made preparations for Bastille Day as well as allowing you to appreciate the intricate architecture of the structure. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html