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Orangerie within Luxembourg Gardens

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Looking down the side of the Orangerie in Luxembourg Gardens, featuring some of their trees which are on display during the warmer months. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_du_luxembourg_13.html

Eugene Delacroix monument

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A unique and detailed monument dedicated to Eugene Delacroix, created by the artist Aime Jules Dalou. More detail at; www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_du_luxembourg_8.html

Bee hives at Jardin du Luxembourg

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A close up view of bees entering the apiary within Luxembourg Gardens, helping to preserve the bees. Learn more at www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_du_luxembourg_5.html

Golden statue and quadriga

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A view of the Grand Palais, with a quadriga statue group on a corner and a golden statue of the Pont Alexandre III. See related photos at www.eutouring.com/images_grand_palais.html

Pavillon Davioud

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The historical Pavillon Davioud within Jardin du Luxembourg which is now an Apiary school. Learn more; www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_du_luxembourg_4.html

Polythemus Surprising Acis and Galatea

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Part of the Fontaine Medicis, Polythemus Surprising Acis and Galatea makes for a fantastic central piece to admire. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_du_luxembourg_3.html

Palais de Luxembourg and grand basin

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View over grand basin towards the Palais du Luxembourg which both sit within the gardens. See more www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_du_luxembourg_2.html

General Charles de Gaulle 1940s speech

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A plaque placed on Barriere d'Enfer, reciting the speech Charles de Gaulle gave during World War II. See translation and larger; www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_15.html

Flying buttresses of the Notre Dame

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The flying buttresses that are part of the gothic architecture the Notre dame de Paris features. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_notre_dame.html

Traditional Paris metro entrance

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One of the select traditional and stylised metro entrances found in Paris, this one leading to the Denfert-Rochereau stop. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_12.html

Path through Square de l'Abbe Migne

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A path through Square de l'Abbe Migne, with benches the beneath trees to relax on. More at; www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_6.html

Francois-Vincent Raspail monument

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A monument dedicated to the chemist, physician and politician Francois-Vincent Raspail. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_4.html

Historical clock of Barriere d'Enfer

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An historical clock which was placed within the Barriere d'Enfer buildings, still maintained and operational since 1783. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_3.html

Close up of Jeanne d'Arc

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A close up view of the golden Joan of Arc statue found within Paris, with an interesting history behind it. Learn more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_355.html

Information boards at train station

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Three electronic panels for the Metro and train station that provide live-time information regarding all their services. See more www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_2.html

Square Georges Lamarque in Paris

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Designed with children in mind, Square Georges Lamarque offers playgrounds, sandpits and more. If you are interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_11.html

Sign on the ground

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While in Paris you can find many sign posts to navigate, including ones which are directly at your feet! See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_5.html

Flower macro at Place Denfert-Rochereau

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Taken at Place Denfert-Rochereau, showing a macro of just one of the multiple types of flowers. More like this at; www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_9.html

Suspended football at the Eiffel Tower

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During UEFA Euro 2016 the Eiffel Tower suspended a large football within its structure, giving a feel for just how large it really was. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_eiffel_tower.html

Square Claude Nicolas Ledoux

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A square named after the architect Claude Ledoux, it's popular for picnics and a place to relax. Learn more; www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_8.html

Scale models of Paris

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Found within Barriere d'Enfer, this is one of the 1/50th scale models of Paris and limestone quarries. Find more; www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau_7.html