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Le Grand Signe sculpture

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This unusual sculpture is called Le Grand Signe which was created in 1970 by Marta Colvin, now found in the Musee de la Sculpture en Plein Air. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_musee_de_la_sculpture_en_plein_air.html

Bus stop at Place de la Bastille

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With a bus stop that is at Place de la Bastille is makes easy access to the square as well as the Opera Bastille which is at the back of this photo. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_place_de_la_bastille.html

Metal beneath the Pont de Sully

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The cast iron metal girders beneath the Pont de Sully, showing the design work as you walk under the bridge. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_sully.html

Aerial view over Parc de la Villette

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With an aerial view that overlooks the Canal de l'Ourcq through the middle of the park you can see a large amount of open greenery on either side. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_parc_de_la_villette.html

Design of Cite des Sciences

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Cite des Sciences et de l'Industrie has incredible structural architecture to admire, covering all facades even as you enter the museum. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_cite_des_sciences.html

Gare de Lyon clock tower at the entrance

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Looking to the front of Gare de Lyon you can see the clock tower which is to the side of the entrance with its multiple clock faces. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_gare_de_lyon.html

l'OpenTour stop beside the Eiffel Tower

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l'OpenTour has a stop right beside the famous Eiffel Tower, making it very convenient to hop on and off to visit the monument. See more www.eutouring.com/images_l_opentour_buses.html

Maison du Jardinage and greenhouse

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With a view of a cobbled street running alongside the garden and greenhouse of Maison du Jardinage - or in English; the House of Gardening. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_maison_du_jardinage.html

Pont au Double to Notre Dame

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The Pont au Double is a pedestrian bridge which connects almost directly to the Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_au_double.html

Statues on top of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

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Looking to the top of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel it holds a bronze quadriga on the very top called Horses of Saint Mark, two gilded statues, as well two stone sculptures below them. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Terrace of Club Musique l'Improviste

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With a split level terrace of Club Musique l'Improviste it provides a fantastic way to enjoy the views provided from the floating Jazz club venue. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_club_musique_l_improviste.html

Vines and plants within Jardin de la Treille

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With trellis work on top and poles connecting up, Jardin de la Treille has plants climbing all around to create a lovely tranquil area. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_de_la_treille.html

Pont au Change over the Seine

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The Pont au Change travelling over the River Seine, connecting next to La Conciergerie to the right. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_au_change.html

Port de l'Arsenal view

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A view looking down the Port de l'Arsenal towards the July Column at the end, showing the many boats moored up along the port. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_port_de_l_arsenal.html

Length of Pont de Tolbiac

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Looking along the Pont de Tolbiac it gives you a great view of the multiple arches and stone work which goes into the bridge. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_tolbiac.html

Entrance of La Cinematheque Francaise within Parc de Bercy

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Within Parc de Bercy you can find La Cinematheque Francaise with its unusual architecture surrounded by the greenery of the park. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_la_cinematheque_francaise.html

Lights on the Pont de Bercy

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Although normally missed when visiting the Pont de Bercy you can look up to see these ornate lights which run along the centre of the bridge. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_bercy.html

Stone designs of Pont Notre-Dame

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The Pont Notre-Dame passes over a road below as well as the River Seine, showing the stone designs on the edge of the bridge. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_notre-dame.html

Black quartz crystals outside

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This large group of black quartz crystals sits outside of the Galerie de Mineralogie et de Geologie, with another mineral rock below it, to admire even before you enter the museum. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_galerie_de_mineralogie_et_de_geologie.html

Calm street of Bercy Village

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A view along the central path of Bercy Village, showing the tranquil cafes which line the road. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_bercy_village.html

People around the water basin

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With many free to use chairs available within the Tuileries Gardens you can find many surrounding the Grand Bassin Rond - a perfect way to sit back and relax beside a water feature. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Gargoyle from a spire

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Looking to one of the spires on the Notre Dame Cathedral this one has a gargoyle built into it to shed water away from the architecture. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_gargoyles_notre_dame.html

Street plan Paris Metro map

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A Street Plan of the Paris Metro system - perfect to have on a phone or device while in Paris to be able to get around the city fast and efficiently. View PDF's, information and more at www.eutouring.com/paris_metro_maps.html

Statues within Tuileries

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This view shows Hercules and Minotaur statue made in the early 1800's along with Cassandre se met sous la Protection statue in the background, both within Tuileries gardens to admire. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_tuileries_garden.html

Water gazebo and lake

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A calm and relaxing lake with a water gazebo to look out over it found next to the Agence Parisiene du Climat. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_agence_parisienne_du_climat.html

Artistic designs on the bridge

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This panel on the Pont des Arts is to restrict love locks being placed, showing an artistic take on the stereotype of French cuisine with its frog legs. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts_2015.html

Details under the arch

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Underneath the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel you can see the many intricate designs and bas reliefs which cover the arches and ceiling - great to admire as long as you don't get an aching neck! You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

Corner of the Louvre Museum

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All over the Louvre Museum you can find many details and hundreds of statues, this corner of a pavilion showing over twenty statues to admire. See more www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Golden statue and L'Harmonie Triomphant de la Discorde

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With a golden statue of Pont Alexandre III in the foreground you can also see a quadriga statue on the Grand Palais, named L'Harmonie Triomphant de la Discorde. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

From Bull statue to the Eiffel Tower

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This picturesque view of the Eiffel Tower includes the Bull statue found within the Trocadero Gardens opposite the monument. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html

Planes above the Louvre Museum

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Taken of a rare fly by this photo we captured shows four planes going over the famous Louvre Museum in Paris. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_musee_louvre_fly_by.html

Amphitheatre at Jardin Tino Rossi

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Looking over one of the amphitheatres at Jardin Tino Rossi it shows the open space perfect to meet up with friends and relax beside the River Seine. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_tino_rossi.html

Busy day along the Champs Elysees

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The Avenue des Champs Elysees has many shops and restaurants to stop at along, with locals and tourists alike walking down the famous street. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_avenue_des_champs_elysees.html

Aerial view of La Dame de Canton

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This aerial view shows La Dame de Canton below with its quayside restaurant beside it. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_la_dame_de_canton.html

Glass panels of the Wall for Peace

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Looking towards the back of the Wall for Peace you can see the twelve glass panels of the monument with the word "Peace" written over them in many languages. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_wall_for_peace.html

Roads behind Notre Dame

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With roads which pass around and alongside the Notre Dame Cathedral you see some different views of the church while on the Ile de la Cite island. See more www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

Velib station beside shops

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With over 1500 Velib stations throughout Paris you can always find a station near where you want to be with convenient shops and attractions nearby. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_velib.html

River Seine and Le Batofar

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This view over the River Seine shows Le Batofar moored up to the side on Quai Francois Mauriac. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_le_batofar.html

Parc de la Villette reflection

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The Geode's surface provides an interesting reflection to look over Parc de la Villette. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_the_geode.html

Sunset on the Eiffel Tower

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Looking over the Pont d'Iena bridge you can see the sun setting over Paris and the Eiffel Tower, creating a subtle glow. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_d_iena.html

Brickwork under the Viaduc d'Austerlitz

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Taken beneath the Viaduc d'Austerlitz it shows the arched brickwork which spans the viaduct and carries a metro line over the River Seine. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_viaduc_d_austerlitz.html

Sunrise over Pont Alexandre III

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A sunrise over the River Seine with the famous Pont Alexandre III in Paris. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_alexandre_iii.html

Jules Hardouin Mansart statue

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This statue of Jules Hardouin Mansart is within the grounds of Hotel des Invalides, who was the architect that designed the Eglise du Dome. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Fontaine aux Lions de Nubie within Parc de la Villette

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The Fontaine aux Lions de Nubie with a temporary statue on top in front of La Grande Halle within Parc de la Villette. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_fontaine_aux_lions_de_nubie.html