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Floating cinema on the Canal

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In this photo you can see the Penchie Cinema moored up which holds a floating cinema, along with the path which goes along side it, where many people jog and walk through Parc de la Villette See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_peniche_cinema.html

City traffic and view

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As with any city there will always be a lot of traffic and there is no exception for Paris, as can be seen here with this road of traffic along with the fantastic view of the River Seine and the Notre Dame Cathedral in the distance. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Sunbathers at Canal Saint-Martin

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In this photo you can see a group of friends laying down at the waters edge at Canal Saint-Martin sunbathing, enjoying the bright and sunny day. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Over an Avenue towards the Louvre

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Taken above of the Avenue du Général Lemonier road you can see a statue in the foreground with the photo leading towards one wing the Louvre to the right of the photo. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

View up the Eiffel Tower

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Taken at the base of one of the Eiffel Towers leg you can get a feel for just how tall the structure is, showing just some of the iron and architecture on it. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Statues from Trocadero to Eiffel

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In this shot you can see two statues found within the Trocadero Gardens that face towards the Eiffel Tower directly ahead along with some of the water fountains also in view. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html

Jardin Tino Rossi from the River Seine

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Taken facing towards the Jardin Tino Rossi from over the River Seine you can see just some of sculptures which are part of the Open Air Museum as well as the many places to sit down and relax. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Dancing beside the River Seine

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Taken within the Jardin Tino Rossi you can see one of the amphitheatres which have been utilised by a group of locals, playing music for couples of all ages to dance to beside the River Seine on a lovely day. See more www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_tino_rossi.html

From the side of Le Mur Pour La Paix

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This photo shows a side of Le Mur Pour La Paix, otherwise known as Wall for Peace in English, with columns either side of the tall and modern monument. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Languages of the Wall for Peace

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Here you can see just some of the many languages that cover the glass panels of the Wall of Peace, all saying the word 'Peace', along with a shot of the Eiffel Tower in the background. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_wall_for_peace.html

Close up of the Notre Dame

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Here you can see a close up shot of the top of the Notre Dame Cathedral, showing the detailed architecture and designs which have gone into the structure, from the windows through to the spires. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Eastern side and details of the Notre Dame

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In this photo you can see some of the great stained glass windows of the Notre Dame Cathedral along with the intricate flying buttress's and gargoyles. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

Cyclist down the Pont de l'Archeveche

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In this photo you can see a women using one of the Velib bikes going down the Pont de l'Archeveche, taking one of the many routes which are available throughout the city. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Velib user passing Place Dauphine

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Here you can see a photo taken facing towards Place Dauphine, as well as a person using a Velib bike passing the square at the same time on a lovely day. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_velib.html

Paths to the Geode

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In this photo you can see some of the many paths which lead up to and around The Geode, the reflection of Cite des Sciences as well as modern architecture and water which can be found on a lower level. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Water surrounding The Geode

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In this photo you can get a feel for just how large the Geode is while being surrounded by water, as well as showing the many triangular mirrors which cover its surface. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_the_geode.html

Gallic Warrior statue on Pont d'Iena

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This statue known as Guerrier Gaulois, or Gallic Warrior in English, can be found on the Pont d'Iena bridge and was created by the sculptor Auguste Preault back in 1849. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Pont d'Iena and base of the Eiffel

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In this photo you can see the base of the famous Eiffel Tower, along with the Pont d'Iena bridge which leads up to it, holding some many travellers passing over it towards the monument. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_d_iena.html

Statue between columns of Grand Palais

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In this photo you can see one of many stone statues which can be found along the front of the Grand Palais, many of which are placed between the stone columns of the building. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The Grand Palais from across the road

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Taken from across the road you can see the Grand Palais in all of its glory, along with some lamp posts in the foreground with a stencil over a no entry sign to include the Eiffel Tower. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_grand_palais.html

Details of the Viaduc d'Austerlitz

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In this photo you can see a close up of some of the details on the Viaduc d'Austerlitz in Paris, with emblems, fish and other decorations going along the whole bridge. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The Viaduc d'Austerlitz

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In this shot we took over the River Seine you can see the Viaduc d'Austerlitz bridge with a Metro train passing over it, providing a great view for anyone using it as well people looking towards the bridge. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_viaduc_d_austerlitz.html

Stone sculptures on the roof

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This is a close up of one of over 50 stone sculptures that can be found decorating the roof of the inside courtyard at Les Invalides, each of them being unique in their detailing. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Historic cannon at Les Invalides

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You can find a lot of history Les Invalides, and some is even found within the entrance to the building, such as this cannon which is from the 1700's for people to admire as they enter. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Houseboats near Pont de la Tournelle

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In this photo you can see house boats moored up alongside the edge of the River Seine, with the Pont de la Tournelle bridge being seen behind it. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Pont de la Tournelle to the Notre Dame

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Taken from beneath one of the stone arches of Pont de la Tournelle you can see this great view of the Notre Dame Cathedral which is on the Ile de la Cite island. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_la_tournelle.html

Many boats and view

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In this photo you can see some of the many types of boats you can find along the Canal Saint Martin, ranging from house boats for people to rent through to cruise boats. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Canal Saint Martin to Bastille square

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In this shot you can see many boats moored up along the Canal Saint Martin, with this view going up to the Bastille Square, with the July Column being seen in the skyline. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_canal_saint-martin.html

Parc de la Villette and construction

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In this photo you can see just part of Parc de la Villette, with people sitting down on the grass to enjoy the bright day, along with the Philharmonie de Paris which is still in construction in the background. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_philharmonie_de_paris.html

Tour boat along Canal de l'Ourcq

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Here you can see the Canal de l'Ourcq which runs through the centre of Parc de la Villette, showing the calm waters with a tour boat making its way along the canal. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

King Albert I statue

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In this photo you can see a statue of King Albert I of Belgium who reigned during WWI and can be found upon a large base with inscriptions and near to Place de la Concorde square. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Nymphe statue

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This statue is known as Nymphe was created by Louis Auguste Leveque in 1866 and can be found within the Tuilleries Gardens near to the Louvre Museum which can partly be seen in this photo. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

France reborn and buildings

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This shot taken of the France Reborn statue that sits on the Pont de Bir-Hakeim sits on a backdrop of incredible architecture and buildings that are found on the other side of the bridge. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Statue along Bir-Hakeim and the Eiffel

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In this photo you can see the statue at the middle of the Pont de Bir-Hakeim known as the France Reborn, providing a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_bir-hakeim.html

Close up of the front

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In this photo you can see the front of the Argonaute Submarine which was used by the French Navy, as well as The Geode cinema which can be seen in the background of the photo. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_argonaute_submarine.html

Argonaute Submarine

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Here you can see the back end of the Argonaute Submarine as well as the steps that lead up to the entrance for visitors to explore inside. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Dome and architecture of Institut de France

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The Institut de France has some amazing architecture on the outside, including the dome roof which is forty four meters high and was designed by Francois d'Orbay. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_institut_de_france.html

River Seine, bridge and Institut de France

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In this photo you can see the Pont des Arts, sometimes more well known as the Bridge of Love, spanning over the River Seine and heading towards the Institut de France. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Very top of the Colonne de Juillet

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This close up photo of the top and statue on the July Column shows just how much detail has been put into the monument, including the sculpture known as Genie de la Liberte which was created by Augustin-Alexandre Dumont. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Full July Column

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Here you can see the July column which commemorates the French Revolution, showing just how tall it is compare to the traffic passing by, along with various details over the monument, with the first stone of this monument being laid in 1830s as it is written on the bottom. See more www.eutouring.com/images_colonne_de_juillet.html

Stone historic scene at the Arc de Triomphe

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Here you can see a close up of one of the stone sculpted scenes which sit high up on the Arc de Triomphe, this one portraying the death of general Marceau in September 1796. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Arch and beneath the structure

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In this photo you can see some of the detailed designs which go around both the outside of the Arc de Triomphe as well as the underneath which features an ornate pattern to admire from below. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe.html

Resting with modern art

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Part of the Open Air Museum you can find many sculptures and pieces to admire - And in the words of Martyn from the EUtouring Team "Modern art CAN be useful!" More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html