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Lake within Parc de Bercy

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Looking out over at one of the lakes within Parc de Bercy you can get a feel for just how tranquil the area is, perfect to walk alongside. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_parc_de_bercy.html

Looking towards the Pont Notre-dame

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Looking down the River Seine this photo we took shows a tourist boat heading towards the Pont Notre-Dame which connects to the Ile de la Cite island. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_pont_notre-dame.html

Unique rock outside the museum.

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Part of the Galerie de Mineralogie et de Geologie this rock is on display outside for everyone to admire and is over 35 million years old. See more www.eutouring.com/images_galerie_de_mineralogie_et_de_geologie.html

Old railway lines through Bercy Village

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Bercy Village was the largest wine market in the world, with the railway lines still being visible in the original cobbled streets which run through the heart of the village. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_bercy_village.html

Cafe along the Champs Elysees

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Cafe George V is found along the famous Avenue des Champs Elysees and has a calm and friendly outside area to sit out and enjoy a break. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.html

Gargoyle within architecture

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Here you can see one of the detailed Gargoyles found on the Notre Dame de Paris and if you look closely you'll notice a chute which leads to it, for water to be distributed away from the details of the structure. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_gargoyles_notre_dame.html

Emergency point within a metro station

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Although normally over-looked we thought we'd show what an emergency point within one of the Metro stations in Paris looks like - both streamline and convenient! Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_metro.html

Genie de la Liberte

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This statue is named Genie de la Liberte, or in English, Spirit of Freedom and can be found on the very top of the July Column in the centre of Place de la Bastille. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Statue over the green

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Called Cassandre Se Met Sous La Protection De Pallas, this statue was created in the 1800's and is now on show for people to enjoy within the Tuileries gardens. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Statues and ferris wheel

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Within the Tuileries you can find all kinds of statues, with this view leading to the travelling Ferris Wheel, which at the time was within the gardens. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_tuileries_garden.html

Nature within the lakes

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While visiting Agence Parisienne du Climat you can find turtles which have their own small homes on the lake, perfect to watch on a calm day. You may also like www.eutouring.com/agence_parisienne_du_climat.html

Unique lake of Agence Parisiene du Climat

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One of the secluded lakes found around the Agence Parisienne du Climat including a sculpture which looks like a leaning Eiffel Tower. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_agence_parisienne_du_climat.html

Real love locks and the bridge.

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Although the Pont des Arts has temporary panels in place to stop the placement of locks there are currently still railings found alongside the bank of the River Seine as you can see. See more www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Painted locks on Pont des Arts

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After hearing news the EUtouring Team took another look at Pont des Arts and it's new "love locks", pictured here with a painted panel where padlocks used to be, which were removed for the integrity and safety of the bridge. Find out more at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_des_arts_2015.html and let us know what you think in the comments!

Close up of a bas relief between the columns

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Looking between two of the marble columns you can see a bas relief on the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel depicting a battle. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

West side of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

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This photo shows the west facing facade of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, showing the back of the quadriga statue as well as many other details to admire. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe_du_carrousel.html

Bateaux Mouches sightseeing tour

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This photo shows one of the sightseeing tours offered by Bateaux Mouches, looking over the River Seine and to the Institut de France on the other side. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/bateaux-mouches_cruises_on_the_river_seine.html

Passing by the Notre Dame Cathedral

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Looking towards the Notre Dame Cathedral you can see one of the Bateaux Mouches cruise boats travelling by, providing a unique view for its customers. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_bateaux_mouches.html

Louvre courtyard

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Here you can see the a view from one side of the Louvre courtyard, with lamp posts lining the outside and a view that leads to the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in the distance. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/musee_du_louvre_museum_paris.html

The Louvre Pyramid

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Within the courtyard of the Louvre Palace this shows the Louvre Pyramid with its many intricate glass panels and design to enter the museum. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

From gardens to the Eiffel Tower

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Taken while walking at one end of the Champ de Mars you can get a feel for just how tall the Eiffel Tower is as it stands over the trees and gardens. See more www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html

Vedettes du Pont Neuf beside the Pont Neuf

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This photo shows the Vedettes du Pont Neuf dock beside the Pont Neuf, with the equestrian statue of King Henri IV also being visible. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_vedettes_du_pont_neuf.html

Collection of planes over the Louvre

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Here you can see a view over the Louvre Museum and Pyramid, showing the fly-over of planes above to make an incredibly rare photo. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_musee_louvre_fly_by.html

Music beside sculptures

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Taken within Jardin Tino Rossi you can see a couple of men playing music while sitting beside one of the modern sculptures within the garden. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_tino_rossi.html

View of part of the Champs Elysees

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This photo shows part of the famous Champs Elysees Avenue with many shops and intricate architecture to admire. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_avenue_des_champs_elysees.html

Chinese fisherman on La Dame de Canton

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Here you can see a Chinese fisherman sitting on the edge of La Dame de Canton but if you look closely you'll realise it is in fact a manikin placed at the tip. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_la_dame_de_canton.html 

Through the posts to the Eiffel

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Looking through the posts which are part of the Wall for Peace you get a perfect view towards the Eiffel Tower at the other end of the Champ de Mars. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_wall_for_peace.html

Charlemagne statue at the cathedral

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This square called Place Jean-Paul II is found outside of the Notre Dame Cathedral, and holds this tall and detailed statue of Charlemagne, King of the Franks. You may also like www.eutouring.com/notre_dame_de_paris_cathedral.html

Overlooked details on the Notre Dame

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Some details on the Notre Dame de Paris are sadly missed or overlooked by tourists and visitors, such as these detailed sculptures and statues found above an entrance to the cathedral. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

Close up of a Velib bike

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Here's a photo showing a Velib bike with its streamline design as well at the basket which are available on each bike. See more www.eutouring.com/velib_cycle_hire.html