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Fontaine aux Lions in front of the Grande Halle

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The Fontaine aux Lions de Nubie was originally used to water cattle which were to be sold on a cattle market, but is now an ornamental fountain for people to sit around and enjoy. See more www.eutouring.com/images_fontaine_aux_lions_de_nubie.html

Along the length of the Pont de la Tournelle

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The Pont de la Tournelle connects to the Ile Saint-Louis, this photo showing the outside of the bridge with the stone details that were constructed in the 1920's. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/pont_de_la_tournelle.html

Saint Genevieve on the Pont de la Tournelle

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Here you can see a 14 metre high pylon at one side of the Pont de la Tournelle, which at the top holds a statue of Saint Genevieve, the Patron Saint of Paris. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_la_tournelle.html

Different designs of boats

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Here you can see some of the boats found moored at Canal Saint-Martin, ranging from modern cruise boats to the unique and brightly multicoloured boat beside it. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/canal_saint-martin.html

Looking down along the Canal Saint-Martin

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Taken from the path above you can see the view which looks down along the Canal Saint-Martin, showing the many different boats travelling along and moored up. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_canal_saint-martin.html

Cafe at Place Dauphine

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In this photo you can see a cafe found around Place Dauphine, showing the calm yet elegant atmosphere it provides, with both seating inside and outside, suitable for anyone to enjoy. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/le_square_de_la_place_dauphine.html

View from beneath the trees

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Here you can see a view taken at the end of Place Dauphine, looking out to the open area of the square with trees and benches, surrounded by cafes. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_place_dauphine.html

Ecole Militaire And Eiffel Tower

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The Ecole Miliaire can be found close to the famous Eiffel Tower, with this shot showing both the monument and building together, viewed from the Avenue de Lowendal. You may also like www.eutouring.com/ecole_militaire.html

Old training ground of the Ecole Militaire

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In this photo you can see the Champ de Mars gardens which used to be the old military training ground for the Ecole Militaire which sits at the end. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_ecole_militaire.html

Statue, bridge and buildings

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In this shot we took you can see the end of the Ile aux Cygnes island which holds a statue, along with the Pont de Bir-Hakeim bridge which passes over the River Seine and to the architectural buildings in the background. See more www.eutouring.com/pont_de_bir-hakeim.html

Two levels of Pont de Bir-Hakeim

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Here you can see the two levels of the Pont de Bir-Hakeim, with the Viaduc de Passy travelling above, carrying a metro line over the River Seine and traffic below. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_bir-hakeim.html

Periscope of the Argonaute

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This photo shows the Periscope that was used on the Argonaute submarine and was even in use up to the 1950's, which is now on display next to the submarine. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/argonaute_submarine_in_paris.html

Front of the Argonaute

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Here you can see the front of Argonaute Submarine which is found near to the Cite des Sciences museum, giving more of an idea of just how large the vessel is. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_argonaute_submarine.html

Side facade of the Institut de France

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In this photo you can see one of the facades of the Institut de France with its many detailed statues along the building and the dome roof, also capturing an unique stop sign with graffiti in the foreground. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/institut_de_france.html

Institut de France from the bridge

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Taken while on the Pont des Arts bridge you can see the Institut de France at the other end, the intricate architecture and domed roof looking over the bridge. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_institut_de_france.html

One side of the Lovers Bridge

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Here's a view taken down one side of Pont de l'Archeveche, showing the small bridge which spans from one side of the River Seine and to the Ile de la Cite island. You may also like www.eutouring.com/pont_de_l_archeveche.html

Notre Dame from the Pont de l'Archeveche

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Here you can see the famous Notre Dame de Paris taken from the Pont de l'Archeveche, showing just how close the love lock bridge is to the cathedral. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_l_archeveche.html

Details of the top corner of the Arc de Triomphe

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This photo shows the top right corner on the east facade of the Arc de Triomphe, allowing you to see the various details and stone sculptures which commemorate wars and major events in French history. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/the_arc_de_triomphe_in_paris.html

Stairs to the Arc de Triomphe

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Here you can see steps which lead down under the road to get to the Arc de Triomphe, with this photo taken at the end of the Champs Elysees Avenue. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe.html

Side of a lamp post on Pont Neuf

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Here you can see another view of some of the intricate lamp posts that go along the Pont Neuf, with detailed designs and features to admire. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris_tourist_attractions.html

Pont Neuf over the Seine

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This photo shows the Pont Neuf bridge over the River Seine, known for being the oldest bridge in Paris, along with a distant view of the Eiffel Tower in the background. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_neuf.html

Lamp posts and statue at Place de la Concorde

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At Place de la Concorde you can find different types of lampposts, ranging from extremely ornate and colour through to detailed yet more plain, along with intricate statues which represent major cities throughout France. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris_tourist_attractions.html

Fountain at Place de la Concorde from 1830's

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Here you can see a photo we took of one of the fountains at Place de la Concorde, created by Jacques Hittorf in the 1830s post-French Revolution. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_place_de_la_concorde.html

Gargoyles of the Notre Dame

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Here you can see a close up of just some of the numerous Gargoyles which adorn the Notre Dame Cathedral, showing some of the detailed designs which are normally missed along with a intricate steeple. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Louvre Palace architectural details

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With the Louvre Palace being so large the intricate details can easily be missed, with this photo we took showing some of the statues and design that's gone into the facade and around the windows. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Calm square at Ile Saint Louis

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Here you can see a photo of Square Barye, showing just how calm and peaceful the square can be, with many benches and greenery to relax within. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Square Barye monument

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Here you can see the monument within Square Barye which is in commemoration for the artist Antoine Louis Barye, each of the group of statues are replicas of originals by this sculptor. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_square_barye.html

Pont des Arts over the Seine

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Here you can see the Pont des Arts bridge as well as the Pont Neuf in the background that span over the River Seine, giving a better perspective on just how wide the river is. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris_tourist_attractions.html  

Between the building to the River Seine

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Taken from high up from a building, you can see two very different buildings either side of the photo with a picturesque view towards the River Seine below. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_river_seine.html

Detailed roof of the Conciergerie

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In this photo you can see the detail which has gone into La Conciergerie, showing the impressive stone sculptures that look over the River Seine. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

La Conciergerie facade

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Here you can see La Conciergerie, showing the impressive architecture and three of the medieval towers which are still intact, which is also known for holding Marie Antoinette before being executed. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_la_conciergerie.html

Lamp posts down the Pont Alexandre III

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Here you can see the many ornate lamp posts which line the edge of the Pont Alexandre III, leading down towards Les Invalides in the background. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris_tourist_attractions.html

Outside of the Pont Alexandre III

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With this photo showing a view down the side of the Pont Alexandre III you can begin to see the various details which go along it, as well as the tall pillars at the end which both hold a golden statue. See more www.eutouring.com/images_pont_alexandre_iii.html

Path through the Champ de Mars

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Here we captured just one of the many paths that goes through the Champ de Mars, with a small section with benches to have a break and enjoy the scenery. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_tourist_attractions.html

Eiffel Tower at the end of the Champs de Mars

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The Champs de Mars gardens provide a perfect view to the Eiffel Tower, and this photo shows exactly that, with many tourists also enjoying the view on a lovely day. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_champ_de_mars.html

Bateaux Parisien docks

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Here is a shot of the Bateaux Parisien docks which are found near to the Eiffel Tower, viewed from the Pont d'Iena bridge. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Bateaux Parisien passing the Notre Dame

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This is a photo we took of a Bateaux Parisien boat passing by the famous Notre Dame de Paris, allowing the tourists taking the boat to get a unique view of the cathedral and other monuments in the city. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_bateaux_parisiens.html

Monument within Place Des Martyrs Juifs

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This is a monument created by the sculpture Walter Spitzer within Square de la Place des Martyrs Juifs du Veledrome and is in tribute to victims of the Vel' d'Hiv Roundup during WWII. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Along the square to the Eiffel

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In this photo we took you can see a view that looks down the Square De La Place Des Martyrs Juifs Du Velodrome D'Hiver, showing a women sitting down enjoying the view which includes the famous Eiffel Tower. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_place_des_martyrs_juifs_du_velodrome_d_hiver.html

Vedettes de Paris going under the Pont Notre-Dame

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In this capture you can see a tour boat that is part of the Vedettes de Paris fleet about to go under the Pont Notre-Dame that spans over the River Seine. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Docks outside the Eiffel Tower

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Here you can see a photo we took of the Vedettes de Paris main dock which can be found on the River Seine near to the famous Eiffel Tower. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_vedettes_de_paris.html