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La France de Louis XIV

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This impressive statue, named La France de Louis XIV, sits against a 17 meter tall column of the Pont Alexandre III, with elegant details to gaze up at. Learn more of this one www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_553.html

France de Charlemagne

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The large France de Charlemagne statue that sits against a pillar of the Alexandre III Bridge. Take a closer look from the comfort of your seat www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_99.html

Lion led by a child statue

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Lion Conduit Par un Enfant, or "Lion Led by a Child" is a statue as part of the ornate Pont Alexandre III in Paris. Learn and see more of it here www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_557.html

A restored entrance to Bercy Village

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The restored entrance to Bercy Village, within the popular city of Paris, known for its wine warehouses and more. Explore more - www.eutouring.com/images_bercy_village.html

Le Triomphe de 1810 on the Arc de Triomphe

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One of the large and detailed sculptures on the Arc de Triomphe named Le Triomphe de 1810 with intricate details. Learn more of what’s on the Arc de Triomphe - www.eutouring.com/images_arc_de_triomphe.html

Two arches of Pont de la Tournelle

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Two of the arches of the Tournelle bridge, also showing the pylon and statue of the Patron Saint of Paris. Related information www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_la_tournelle.html

Plaque of Pont de la Tournelle

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A stone plaque that is on the Pont de la Tournelle, providing information of when the bridge was opened, names of architects, politicians and more. More at; www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_la_tournelle.html

Unique stone benches

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Located around the Champ de Mars are unique stone benches which feature a vase feature at one end. See more www.eutouring.com/images_champ_de_mars.html

Arch of Pont de la Tournelle

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A walkway and road that goes through a stone archway of the Pont de la Tournelle bridge above. Learn more; www.eutouring.com/images_pont_de_la_tournelle.html

Scheurer Kestner monument within Luxembourg Gardens

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This monument stands at 6 metres in height and is dedicated to the politician Scheurer Kestner from the late 1800's. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_jardin_du_luxembourg.html

Monument to Nicolas Toussaint Charlet

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Found at Place Denfert-Rochereau, this is a monument in memory of the French artist Nicolas Toussaint Charlet. Want to learn more? Go to www.eutouring.com/images_place_denfert-rochereau.html

The entrance to Galerie de Mineralogie et de Geologie

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The main entrance to Galerie de Mineralogie et de Geologie, which holds things from giant crystals through to meteorites and gems. See more www.eutouring.com/images_galerie_de_mineralogie_et_de_geologie.html

Details of Gare de Lyon's clock tower

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Sculptures and details of Gare de Lyon's clock tower, an impressive bit of stone work to admire before taking some transport. You may be interested in more; www.eutouring.com/images_gare_de_lyon.html

Marble from Boulogne

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This slab of marble comes from the Boulogne region of France, where the stone and marble industry dates back to the Roman era. See more www.eutouring.com/images_galerie_de_mineralogie_et_de_geologie.html

Bench statue - Force et Tendresse

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Created by Eugene Dodeigne this modern art is named Force et Tendresse and seemingly sits on a bench within the Tuileries gardens. Learn more; www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_726.html

Mayor's office, first arrondissement

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The architectural stone work on the mayor's office within the first arrondissement. See more Paris Photos at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_city_life.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

Minerve a la Chouette

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Minerve a la Chouette, or The Owl of Minerva in English, is one of the tall and historical statues to see within Luxembourg Gardens. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_449.html

Unique benches and tree lined paths

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With unique stone benches beneath the tree lined paths of the Champ de Mars, it makes for a perfect place to sit and relax. You may also like www.eutouring.com/images_champ_de_mars.html

Abellio sculpture within open air museum

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This sculpture is part of Museum of Sculpture in the Open Air, and was created between 1971 and 1973 by Aglaia Liberaki. More photos to be seen at www.eutouring.com/images_musee_de_la_sculpture_en_plein_air.html