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Statue at Les Invalides

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Here is a photo we took of a statue we believe is made out of marble, found at Les Invalides in Paris. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/hotel_national_des_invalides.html

Cour d'Honneur

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Taken from the upper level this photo shows the Cour d'Honneur within Hotel Les Invalides as well as the Eglise du Dome in the background. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Intricate stone sculptures and sun dials

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This intricate stone sculptures can be found on the roof of Les Invalides looking into the inner courtyard with many details to admire, along with a couple sun dials found beneath. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/hotel_national_des_invalides.html

Les Invalides and Pont Alexandre III

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Taken from the other side of the River Seine you can see both Les Invalides in the background with the Eglise du Dome and the Pont Alexandre III to the right and its golden statues. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Stone sculptures on the roof

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This is a close up of one of over 50 stone sculptures that can be found decorating the roof of the inside courtyard at Les Invalides, each of them being unique in their detailing. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Historic cannon at Les Invalides

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You can find a lot of history Les Invalides, and some is even found within the entrance to the building, such as this cannon which is from the 1700's for people to admire as they enter. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Various cannons within the courtyard

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Within Hotel Les Invalides you can find the main courtyard which holds many kinds of cannons and artillery support which each have their own story and are free to admire as you walk around. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

Front Facade and gardens of Les Invalides

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Here you can see the gardens in front of Les Invalides as well one of the historical cannons which are on display within them, along with a French flag and the Eglise du Dome being visible from the angle. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

View down the Pont Alexandre III

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In this photo looking down the Pont Alexandre III in Paris you can see many of the ornate lamp posts which are found along the bridge as well as one of the golden statues onto of a pillar and finally with Les Invalides, and its Eglise du Dome roof, in the background. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_pont_alexandre_iii.html

Entrance to Les Invalides

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With a cobbled stone road and well kept gardens either side of it the entrance towards the Hotel Les Invalides is a great view to see with various bushes, trees and architecture which covers the facade to welcome you into the building. More information and details at www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Marie Emile Fayolle and Les Invalides

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In this photo you can see a statue dedicated to Marie Emile Fayolle who was the Marshal of France from 1852 until 1928 with the back of the Hotel Les Invalides in the background which shows the Eglise du Dome roof. Daily updates at www.eutouring.com/images_paris.html

View from the second floor

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This photo taken on the second floor of Les Invalides shows the great view of both the courtyard and some of the many cannons as well as a view of the Eglise du Dome church in the background. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com

Above Les Invalides Entrance

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Here you can see a close-up of the arch above the entrance to Les Invalides, showing the many details as well as a plaque with Latin inscriptions stating that the first war veterans were housed there as well as Louis the Great in the years of 1674-5. To see more go to www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html

Cannon and Les Invalides

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Here you can see one of the historical cannons which are found outside the building of Hotel Les Invalides, showing the details on the cannon as well as some of the lovely shaped trees in the background. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_les_invalides.html