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Louisiane Belle boat

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The Louisiane Belle is the largest traditional paddle boat that operates on the River Seine which is available for use in private events by the company Bateaux de Paris. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/the_river_seine_in_paris.html

The wide Seine and boats

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This photo shows the wide River Seine with unique moored up boats along the bank which can vary from nightclubs through to a seasonal floating swimming pool. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_river_seine.html

Quiet paths through the Champ de Mars

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Here you can see some quiet paths which travel through the Champ de Mars, providing a fantastic view towards the Eiffel Tower. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/the_champ_de_mars_park.html

Water and nature around the Eiffel

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Here you can see a small lake that is near the base of the Eiffel Tower and within the Champ de Mars, creating a quiet and peaceful outlook. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_champ_de_mars.html

Steps up to the Pont de Bercy

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Here you can see the curved stone steps from the Port de la Gare that lead up to the Pont de Bercy with its incredible architecture. See more www.eutouring.com/pont_de_bercy.html

The Pont de Bercy

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This photo shows the Pont de Bercy which stretches over the River Seine, showing the two levels which accommodate for both vehicles, people and a Metro line. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_bercy.html

Handstands on the bridge

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This photo shows a man doing a handstand on the Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir, proving that bridges can be used for a lot more than you may think as first! See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/passerelle_simone_de_beauvoir.html

Length of the Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir

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Taken from the bank you can see the Passerelle Simone de Beauvoir, showing the unique design that passes over the River Seine in Paris. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_passerelle_simone-de-beauvoir.html

Architecture beneath the bridge

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Here you can see a photo taken beneath the Pont Charles de Gaulle, showing one of the large piers, holding the bridge which is made out of reinforced concrete and steel. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/pont_charles_de_gaulle.html

Pont Charles de Gaulle

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Taken while on the Quai d'Austerlitz you can see a modern bridge known as the Pont Charles de Gaulle that passes over the River Seine and towards the Gare de Lyon. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_charles_de_gaulle.html

Canauxrama boats within a marina

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Taken of a marina located on the Canal Saint-Martin you can see the Canauxrama cruise boats to the right along with many other boats, with the Opera Bastille being seen in the background. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/canauxrama.html

Canauxrama cruise boat

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Here you can see a Canauxrama cruise boat travelling down the Canal de l'Ourcq, showing many people looking out and enjoying the view provided. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_canauxrama_cruises.html

Sculpture beside the River Seine

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Here you can see one of the modern sculptures which is beside the River Seine, providing both art and nature to admire from within Musee de la Sculpture en Plein Air. You may also like www.eutouring.com/musee_de_la_sculpture_en_plein_air.html

Water sculpture and garden within the open air museum

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This sculpture has its own pond-like water feature and a garden which creates a lovely scenery within the Open air Sculpture Museum, combining both modern art and nature into one. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_musee_de_la_sculpture_en_plein_air.html

l'Agriculture statue

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Here you can see one of two statues on the Gare d'Austerlitz, this one called l'Agriculture which was created by Elias Robert. See more www.eutouring.com/gare_d_austerlitz_train_station.html

Clock at Gare d'Austerlitz

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Here you can see the Gare d'Austerlitz clock which can be found on the front facade, surrounded by fantastic architecture when it was reconstructed in the 1860's. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_gare_d_austerlitz.html

Metal supports of the Passerelle Mornay

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Here you can see the metal supports line run along the pedestrian only bridge known as the Passerelle Mornay that spans over the Canal Saint-Martin. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/passerelle_mornay.html

Boats beneath the Passerelle Mornay

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With many boats moored up along the Canal Saint-Martin it creates a picturesque view with the Passerelle Mornay bridge connecting over and allowing for a great vantage point. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_passerelle_mornay.html

Relaxing by the Seine and bridge

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This photo shows the Pont de Sully over the River Seine, providing a great view for those who wish to stop and have a break to enjoy the calm and lovely outlook from the bank. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/pont_sully.html

Tour boats going beneath the Pont de Sully

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This photo you can see two tour boats travelling along the River Seine and beneath the Pont de Sully bridge, provide a fantastic view to the city of Paris. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_sully.html

Follies within Parc de la Villette

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These red structures are known as follies and have become an icon of Parc de la Villette, with many of them alongside the canal which travels through the park, and support the raised walkway. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/parc_de_la_villette_park_in_paris.html

Galerie de la Villette and flags

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This photo shows the Galerie de la Villette walkway which is found within Parc de la Villette, and has flags which in turn contain many international flags flying overhead. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_parc_de_la_villette.html

Geode and Cite des Sciences

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Here you can see the Geode and a walkway which leads up to the Cite des Sciences, giving an example of how large both structures are in comparison to the tourists walking by below. See more www.eutouring.com/cite_des_sciences_et_de_l_Industrie.html

Water around the Cite des Sciences

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This photo shows just one corner of Cite des Sciences which has a moat of water that surrounds it, with walkways and sculptures which follow right up to the waterfall which can be seen in the distance of the image. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_cite_des_sciences.html

Rue van Gogh and Gare de Lyon

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This photo was taken looking down the road called Rue van Gogh, with the famous clock tower of the Gare de Lyon train station looming over the road as seen in this photo. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/gare_de_lyon_train_station.html

Gare de Lyon platforms

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Here you can see just some of the many platforms within the Gare de Lyon station, with plants arranged at the end of each railway line and one train to the right just about to depart. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_gare_de_lyon.html

Varied markets along the path

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On a path leading up to the Eiffel Tower you can see these numerous seasonal stalls which sell everything from clothes and jewellery to souvenirs' for passersby to purchase and enjoy. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Continental food within Paris

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Just had to take a photo of this stall, showing that even in the heart of Paris you can find all different types of international cuisine, such as these traditional Spanish paellas cooked and served right in front of you. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Varied locks on the Pont des Arts bridge

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Here you can see some of the locks on the Pont des Arts bridge - which is now the centre of discussion and some parts along the bridge are now replaced with transparent panels to restrict the amount of locks and prevent damage to the bridge. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts.html
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Some metro and RER station entrances aren't always too easy to find if you do not know where they are, such as this entrance to the Saint-Michel-Notre Dame stop which is closest to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_metro.html

View over the gardens

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Here you can see a view looking over some of the open areas the Tuileries Gardens provides, with one of the fountains and water basins as well as people relaxing around it. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_tuileries_garden.html

Agence Parisienne du Climat and lake

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This photo was taken while looking over a lake and towards the Agence Parisienne du Climat which provides information for those looking for a more environmentally friendly home. See more www.eutouring.com/agence_parisienne_du_climat.html

Water gazebo and lake

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Taken looking out over the lake that can be found next to the Agence Parisienne du Climat there is a water gazebo which is popular for people to sit under and relax with the wildlife which makes its way around the water Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_agence_parisienne_du_climat.html

Bronze statue of a woman and child

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Taken at Monument des Droits de l'Homme you can see one of the bronze statues of a woman and child along with an obelisk in the background which has a variety of unique carvings on. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/monument_des_droits_de_l_homme.html

Bandstand within the square

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  Taken from beneath an open area beneath some trees you can see a bandstand which is within the Square Jean XXIII, making it an ideal place for people to relax next to the Notre Dame and enjoy the shows preformed. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/square_jean_xxiii.html