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Garden within Parc de la Villette

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This photo shows a view down to one of the unique and themed gardens within Parc de la Villette, surrounded by trees and sculptures to admire. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/parc_de_la_villette_park_in_paris.html

Canal de l'Ourcq through the park

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The Canal de l'Ourcq goes through Parc de la Villette, the wide canal providing a tranquil area to look out over within the open park. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_parc_de_la_villette.html

Entrance to Cite des Sciences

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This is one of the main entrances to Cite des Sciences, a bridge passing over the moat that surrounds the museum. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/cite_des_sciences_et_de_l_Industrie.html

Reflection of Cite des Sciences

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This photo shows a reflection of Cite des Sciences, taken while looking towards the mirrored surface of The Geode. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_cite_des_sciences.html

View inside Gare de Lyon

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Taken while in Hall 1 of Gare de Lyon, you can see a band performing as well as Le Train Bleu above, an historical gourmet restaurant. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/gare_de_lyon_train_station.html

Gare de Lyon clock tower

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The clock tower at Gare de Lyon is 64 metres tall, the ornate details sometimes being missed by the travellers who pass through the train station. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_gare_de_lyon.html

People relaxing in the square

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Square du Vert galant is a picturesque and calm square, where many people go to relax away from the busy city life. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/square_du_vert_galant_in_paris.html

Relaxing in Square du Vert Galant

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Here you can see a picture of the Square du Vert Galant, a great place to relax or even have a nap surrounded by trees and the River Seine. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_square_du_vert_galant.html

Stalls along the path

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In parts of Paris you can find many types of stalls and markets along the paths, perfect to anything from new clothes through to souvenirs. Want to see more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

The front of the Notre Dame

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This photo shows the many tourists and pilgrims to the famous Notre Dame Cathedral, which sees over 30,000 visitors a day! See more www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

Pont des Arts over the River Seine

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Here you can see the Pont des Arts, with people and couples walking along the bridge known as the Bridge of Love. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts.html

View over the River and city

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Here you can see a photo we took of the Pont Alexandre III along with the Eiffel Tower in the distance, showing the city life passing by with the incredible views. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Walkway through the Tuileries

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Here you can see one of the central pathways of the Tuileries Garden, lined with numerous plants and greenery in an open area. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Overlooking water features

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This photo shows a water feature within the Tuileries Gardens, surrounded by trees and a cafe in the shade. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_tuileries_garden.html

Lake beside Agence Parisienne du Climat

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This photo shows the nature and lake which surround the Agence Parisienne du Climat, providing a tranquil area to look out over. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/agence_parisienne_du_climat.html

Agence Parisienne du Climat and statue

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Taken from behind the La Demeure 10 statue you can see Agence Parisienne du Climat in the background. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_agence_parisienne_du_climat.html

Two bronze statues at Monument des Droits de l'Homme

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Taken at the Monument des Droits de l'Homme which is found within Champ de Mars you can see two of the many bronze statues which surround the monument. See more www.eutouring.com/images_monument_des_droits_de_l_homme.html

A selection of locks on the Pont des Arts

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This photo shows just some of the many locks which are attached to the Pont des Arts - sometimes also known as the Bridge of Love. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts.html

Path and back of the Peniche Cinema

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This photo shows the path leading up to the Peniche Cinema and the back of the boat which has a cinema and restaurant for people to enjoy. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/peniche_cinema_restaurant.html

Peniche Cinema on the Canal de l'Ourcq

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Here you can see a photo of the Canal de l'Ourcq with the Peniche Cinema boat moored up to the side of the water. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_peniche_cinema.html

Through trees to the fountain

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Taken looking through greenery and trees you can see the abstract metal fountain which sits within the Square Bela Bartok. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_square_bela_bartok.html

Path and garden beside Notre Dame

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This path and garden are all part of Square Jean XXIII and provides a fantastic place to rest or to walk through beside the Notre Dame Cathedral. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_square_jean_xxiii.html

Underneath the smaller arch

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The Arch de Triomphe du Carrousel is a smaller version of the more famous monument but still has an incredible amount of detail along the walls and above to the ceiling. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

Pyramid and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

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Taken from the courtyard at the Louvre you can see one of the smaller glass pyramids and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in the background. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

Lunch cruise on the Seine

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Here you can see a lunch cruise travelling along the River Seine on one of the Bateaux Mouches boats, providing a fantastic view of the city while enjoying a high quality meal. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/bateaux-mouches_cruises_on_the_river_seine.html

Bateaux Mouches passing the Eiffel

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This photo looking towards the Eiffel Tower shows a Bateaux Mouches tour boat passing by on the River Seine. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_bateaux_mouches.html

Open top Les Car Rouges tours

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This photo shows one of the open top sightseeing tour buses known as Les Car Rouges which travel around Paris. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/les_car_rouges_bus_tours.html

Eiffel, Pont Alexandre III and tour bus

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Taken looking towards the Pont Alexandre III you can see one of the Les Car Rouges buses travelling over with the famous Eiffel Tower in the background. See more www.eutouring.com/images_les_car_rouges.html

Colonnades at the Louvre

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Taken looking down one of the colonnades at the Louvre Museum you can see the impressive architecture and details of each archway that run along the building. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/musee_du_louvre_museum_paris.html

A wing of the Louvre

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Here you can see one wing of the Louvre Museum and Palace, showing the intricate architecture and statues which line every side of the building. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Queue for Eiffel Tower's elevators

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Here you can see just some of the many tourists waiting in queue to access an elevator at the Eiffel Tower to make their way up the structure, and enjoy the view from above. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/the_eiffel_tower_in_paris.html

Promenade d'Australie and the Eiffel Tower

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Taken from the promenade d'Australie it provides a perfect view towards the Eiffel Tower, combining both nature and architecture in a photo. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html

Planes over the Louvre

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Here you can see the Louvre Palace and the famous Louvre Pyramid within the courtyard as a collection of three planes fly over-head and over the tourist attraction. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Ornate lamppost and helicopters

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With an ornate lamp post in the foreground and a fly over of helicopters above this photo we took at the Louvre is a rare occurrence to capture over the museum. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_musee_louvre_fly_by.html

Water feature within the gardens

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This is one of many sculptures found within the Tino Rossi Gardens but this one includes a water feature surrounded by greenery and shaped plants. You may also like www.eutouring.com/jardin_tino_rossi_garden.html

Paths through Jardin Tino Rossi

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Here you can see just one of the paths which intertwine through the Jardin Tino Rossi, providing a relaxing place to walk through. See more www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_tino_rossi.html

Roman Warrior on the Pont d'Iena

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This photo shows one of four statues found on the Pont d'Iena bridge in Paris, this one added in 1853 and is named Roman Warrior. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Riviere statue

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Called Riviere, this statue can be found within the Tuileries Gardens and was created by Aristide Maillol in 1943. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Dame de Canton's quay side

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This photo shows the Dame de Canton quay side bar and restaurant along Quai Francois Mauriac. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/dame_de_canton_chinese_junk.html

La Dame de Canton

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Here you can see the front of the Dame de Canton, with a Chinese manikin sitting on the bow to represent the traditional Chinese Junk the boat is modelled after. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_la_dame_de_canton.html

Close up detail at Notre Dame

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This detailed scene and window can be found on the front facade of the Notre Dame Cathedral, sometimes missed when people forget to look up! To see more go to www.eutouring.com/notre_dame_de_paris_cathedral.html

Lamp post and spire

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Here you can see the spire of Notre Dame with its intricate details along with an ornate lamp post in the foreground. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

The Louvre Palace and Velib

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Velib bikes are just one of many ways to get around Paris and allow you to get close, such as this group of bikes which have been stood beside the Louvre Palace. You may also like www.eutouring.com/velib_cycle_hire.html

Velib bikes at the Notre Dame

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Here you can see a group of people having arrived to the Notre Dame Cathedral on Velib bikes - one of the underappreciated modes of transport by tourists to the city. See more www.eutouring.com/images_velib.html

Over the grass to the Geode

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Taken from the path you can see The Geode on the other side of the grass with Cite des Sciences behind, creating a fantastic view to enjoy. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/the_geode.html

Panoramic of The Geode

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Here you can see a panoramic of The Geode, showing just how the unique architecture reflects the surrounding environment. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_the_geode.html