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Statue of Lafayette

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A monument in Paris to Lafayette, funded by school children in the US in the late 1890's. Learn more of how this monument came to be www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_533.html

King Louis XIV equestrian statue

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Created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in the 1600's this statue is within the Louvre courtyard, showcasing King Louis XIV on a horse. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_louvre_museum.html

Statue of Etienne Marcel and Hotel de Ville

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An equestrian statue of Etienne Marcel sits on a tall pedestal found next to the Hotel de Ville, the City Hall in Paris. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_hotel_de_ville.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

Bas relief on the base

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On the base of the Equestrian Statue of King Henri IV you can see one of two bas reliefs, with a lot of detail to appreciate within the scene. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_equestrian_statue_king_henri_iv.html

Close up of a scene

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This is a photo captures part of one of two scenes found on the Equestrian Statue of King Henri IV, showing just how much detail was put into the buildings, people and armour in the scene. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

King Henri IV Statue and sign

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Here you can see the statue of King Henri IV on a horse which can be found on the Pont Neuf bridge along with a sign post leading down towards the Vedettes du Pont Neuf boat tours. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_equestrian_statue_king_henri_iv.html

La France Renaissante

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Along the Pont de Bir-Hakeim bridge you can find the statue known as La France Renaissante, or in English; France Reborn, which was created in 1930 and provides an incredible bronze statue to look at along the bridge. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html