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Russian Expeditionary Force monument in Paris

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Monuments in Paris are not just centred around France, this monument having the full name of Memorial to Officers and Soldiers of the Russian Expeditionary Force Who Fought Alongside Allied Forces in 1916-1918. Learn more of this monument - www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_242.html

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

Looking to Joan of Arc

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A large golden statue of Jeanne d'Arc on a horse, made by Emmanuel Fremiet. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_355.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

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

Statue along Bir-Hakeim and the Eiffel

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In this photo you can see the statue at the middle of the Pont de Bir-Hakeim known as the France Reborn, providing a perfect view of the Eiffel Tower. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_bir-hakeim.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

Roman Warrior statue at Pont d'Iena

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In this photo you can see a close up shot of one of the four equestrians statues which are found on the Pont d'Iena bridge, this particular one showing a Roman warrior with his horse, created by the sculptor  Louis Joseph Daumas. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Statues at the corner of the Grand Palais

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In this photo you can see a set of statues, otherwise known as a quadriga, of four horses and a person which is found at one of the corners of the Grand Palais in Paris and was created by Georges Recipon. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.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

Golden statue on top of the column

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These large and ornate golden statues can even be seen from a distance, with four statues at each corner of the bridge, this particular one being called Pegasus Held By Fame. See more www.eutouring.com