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Some gardens and statue near the Louvre

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The Louvre Museum can be found at one of end the Tuilleries Gardens, which makes for a popular place to stop and sit down or to find some of the many statues which are scattered around the gardens and up to the Louvre. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Lifts at the Eiffel Tower

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Although they aren't normally noted or seen, there are lifts available which travel along the legs of the Eiffel Tower, taking passengers up to the first or second floor of the structure instead of walking up the many steps. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html

Eiffel from Place des Martyrs Juifs du Velodrome D'Hiver

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In this photo taken of the square known as Place des Martyrs Juifs du Velodrome D'Hiver you can see the Eiffel Tower in the near distance over the trees to create a lovely view. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Maintaining the gardens at the Eiffel

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As with any gardens or open areas they need to be maintained to be presentable, as can be seen with this photo of two people who are cleaning one of the ponds which are found near the base of the Eiffel Tower. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

View down the Tuilleries Gardens

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In this photo you can see a view that leads down the Tuilleries gardens, showing how well kept the gardens are as well as one of the water basins further along. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Artists work along the Pont des Arts

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Here you can see some of the art created by a street artist who was sitting at the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris, the work being on display over some of the love locks, a perfect way to find unique yet amazing art to buy. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Panoramic of the Seine and Conciergerie

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In this panoramic photo taken from near the Pont au Change bridge you can see part of the lovely River Seine with La Conciergerie on the opposite side of the River as well as cars travelling past on the nearby road. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Set of planes going towards the Musee Louvre

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In this photograph you can see a shot of one larger plane, followed by two smaller ones as they head in the direction of the Louvre Museum from the Tuilleries Gardens. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Helicopters over the Louvre

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Here you can see a photo of three helicopters going over the famous Louvre Museum, with a picture of another photographer also capturing the moment. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_musee_louvre_fly_by.html

La Comedie statue

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This statue, known as La Comedie, can be found within the Tuilleries Gardens in Paris and was created by the sculptor Julien Toussant Roux. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Statue on the outside of the Arc de Triomphe

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Here you can see one of the great stone statues which sits on the outside of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the large statue having some amazing details such as the chainmail and the armour. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Architecture along the Avenue des Champs Elysees

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The Avenue des Champs Elysees has many shops and places you should see, but sometimes the architecture along is missed, this photo we took showing some of the mansion type houses that were built back in the 1700s and the details which have gone into them. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_avenue_des_champs_elysees.html

Souvenir shop on the Champs Elysees

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Here you can see a photo of a souvenir shop that can be found along the Champs Elysees Avenue, making it a popular place for those walking down to stop and take back a gift or two for family, friends or themselves. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Unique buildings within Paris

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Here you can see a photo of some of the many unique flats that can be found in Paris, each of which have their own identifiable architecture and colours, along with buildings with roof gardens on them. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Side of the Wall for Peace

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Taken from between some of the many pillars and posts which are found either side of the Wall for Peace you can get a feel for how large the monument is in comparison to the person walking beside it. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Wall for Peace to the Eiffel

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In this photo you can see a photo of the Eiffel Tower taken from the middle of the Wall for Peace monument that can be found at the opposite end of the Champ de Mars park. See more www.eutouring.com/images_wall_for_peace.html

South facade of Notre Dame

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This photograph showing the south facade of the Notre Dame shows just how large it is over some trees as well as the famous Rose window which is over 13 meters wide as well as the vast amount of amazing architecture. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

Front of the Notre Dame

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Here you can see the front of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, showing just how popular it is with tourists, how large the building is as well as just some of the incredible architecture. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

South Tower on the Notre Dame

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In this photo you can see a view looking up at the South Tower which is found at the Notre Dame Cathedral, showing just some of the incredible architecture right up to the very top, including statues and gargoyles. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

Velib cycle paths in Paris

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In Paris you can find many designated bicycle paths throughout the city and in this photo you can see a couple ladies taking advantage of one while using a Velib rental bike which are available throughout all of Paris. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_velib.html

Velib bikes going over the Pont des Arts

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Here you can see a collection of people using the Velib rental bikes in Paris, going over the Pont des Arts bridge and towards the Institut de France which can be seen in the background. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Roman Warrior statue at Pont d'Iena

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In this photo you can see a close up shot of one of the four equestrians statues which are found on the Pont d'Iena bridge, this particular one showing a Roman warrior with his horse, created by the sculptor  Louis Joseph Daumas. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The Pont d'Iena and River Seine

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In this photo you can see the Pont d'Iena bridge which spans over the River Seine, showing just some of the many boats which are going under by the bridge in Paris as well at the cityscape in the background. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_d_iena.html

Brasserie in Paris

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In Paris there are many cafes and brasseries both tourists and locals can sit at to enjoy a coffee or break, and some of them like this one shown here have waiters wearing formal attire to serve people. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Photographers at Palais de Chaillot

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Here you can see many people setting up cameras or sitting down on the steps at Palais de Chaillot waiting for dusk to settle and for the Eiffel Towers famous lights to switch on. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_palais_de_chaillot.html

Base of the Eiffel Tower and people

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In this photo not only can you see the base of the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris but you can also see just how many tourists there are in the area beneath the monument and along the Champ de Mars. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Statues at the corner of the Grand Palais

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In this photo you can see a set of statues, otherwise known as a quadriga, of four horses and a person which is found at one of the corners of the Grand Palais in Paris and was created by Georges Recipon. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Roof of the Grand Palais

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In this photo you can see the glass and steel roof which is part of the Grand Palais, which is the largest of its kind in Europe, as well as some of the impressive statues also near the roof. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_grand_palais.html

Entrance to Les Invalides

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With a cobbled stone road and well kept gardens either side of it the entrance towards the Hotel Les Invalides is a great view to see with various bushes, trees and architecture which covers the facade to welcome you into the building. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Marie Emile Fayolle and Les Invalides

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In this photo you can see a statue dedicated to Marie Emile Fayolle who was the Marshal of France from 1852 until 1928 with the back of the Hotel Les Invalides in the background which shows the Eglise du Dome roof. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Walking into Place Dauphine

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Here you can see some of the shops which line down the entrance to the Place Dauphine square in Paris, showing how the road splits around the triangle shaped centre on a bright day. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_place_dauphine.html

Entrance to Place Dauphine

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In this photo you can find two identical buildings which between have a path that leads the way into the Place Dauphine square from the Pont Neuf bridge, showing some of the impressive architecture even as you enter. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Ecole Militaire facade

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In this photo you can see a shot down the Ecole Militaire facade, which shows just some of the impressive architecture on the military school in Paris. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Ecole Militaire through gates

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In this photo you can see some of the ornate gates which are found surrounding the Ecole Militaire, also with the very tip of the Eiffel Tower being seen. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_ecole_militaire.html