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  • Arc de Triomphe
Commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate the victories of his Grand Armée after the battle of Austerlitz, this triumphal arch is a world-famous landmark. From the roof there are magnificent views of Paris and inside the Arch there is a small museum documenting its history and construction.

    Arc de Triomphe Commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate the victories of his Grand Armée after the battle of Austerlitz, this triumphal arch is a world-famous landmark. From the roof there are magnificent views of Paris and inside the Arch there is a small museum documenting its history and construction.

  • Arc de Triomphe
Commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate the victories of his Grand Armée after the battle of Austerlitz, this triumphal arch is a world-famous landmark. From the roof there are magnificent views of Paris and inside the Arch there is a small museum documenting its history and construction.

    Arc de Triomphe Commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate the victories of his Grand Armée after the battle of Austerlitz, this triumphal arch is a world-famous landmark. From the roof there are magnificent views of Paris and inside the Arch there is a small museum documenting its history and construction.

  • Arc de Triomphe
Commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate the victories of his Grand Armée after the battle of Austerlitz, this triumphal arch is a world-famous landmark. From the roof there are magnificent views of Paris and inside the Arch there is a small museum documenting its history and construction.

    Arc de Triomphe Commissioned by Napoleon to commemorate the victories of his Grand Armée after the battle of Austerlitz, this triumphal arch is a world-famous landmark. From the roof there are magnificent views of Paris and inside the Arch there is a small museum documenting its history and construction.

  • French Military

    French Military

  • This breathtaking landmark was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, and was opened by the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII of England. 

An outstanding engineering achievement, designed by Gustave Eiffel (who also designed the framework for the Statue of Liberty) the tower was originally disliked by many Parisians, but has now become a famous symbol of French civic pride. The most spectacular views of Paris are witnessed from all floors of the Eiffel Tower.

Although it stands 320 metres / 1050 feet high, it is possible to walk part of the way up and around this fascinating metal structure. A lift completes the journey to the top. 

A towering edifice, which was the world's tallest structure until 1930, the Eiffel Tower is visited by six million people a year.
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    This breathtaking landmark was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, and was opened by the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII of England. An outstanding engineering achievement, designed by Gustave Eiffel (who also designed the framework for the Statue of Liberty) the tower was originally disliked by many Parisians, but has now become a famous symbol of French civic pride. The most spectacular views of Paris are witnessed from all floors of the Eiffel Tower. Although it stands 320 metres / 1050 feet high, it is possible to walk part of the way up and around this fascinating metal structure. A lift completes the journey to the top. A towering edifice, which was the world's tallest structure until 1930, the Eiffel Tower is visited by six million people a year. Naples Churches

  • This breathtaking landmark was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, and was opened by the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII of England. 

An outstanding engineering achievement, designed by Gustave Eiffel (who also designed the framework for the Statue of Liberty) the tower was originally disliked by many Parisians, but has now become a famous symbol of French civic pride. The most spectacular views of Paris are witnessed from all floors of the Eiffel Tower.

Although it stands 320 metres / 1050 feet high, it is possible to walk part of the way up and around this fascinating metal structure. A lift completes the journey to the top. 

A towering edifice, which was the world's tallest structure until 1930, the Eiffel Tower is visited by six million people a year.
Naples Churches

    This breathtaking landmark was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, and was opened by the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII of England. An outstanding engineering achievement, designed by Gustave Eiffel (who also designed the framework for the Statue of Liberty) the tower was originally disliked by many Parisians, but has now become a famous symbol of French civic pride. The most spectacular views of Paris are witnessed from all floors of the Eiffel Tower. Although it stands 320 metres / 1050 feet high, it is possible to walk part of the way up and around this fascinating metal structure. A lift completes the journey to the top. A towering edifice, which was the world's tallest structure until 1930, the Eiffel Tower is visited by six million people a year. Naples Churches

  • Jody

    Jody

  • Zevy and Jody at the Eiffel Tower

    Zevy and Jody at the Eiffel Tower

  • This breathtaking landmark was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, and was opened by the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII of England. 

An outstanding engineering achievement, designed by Gustave Eiffel (who also designed the framework for the Statue of Liberty) the tower was originally disliked by many Parisians, but has now become a famous symbol of French civic pride. The most spectacular views of Paris are witnessed from all floors of the Eiffel Tower.

Although it stands 320 metres / 1050 feet high, it is possible to walk part of the way up and around this fascinating metal structure. A lift completes the journey to the top. 

A towering edifice, which was the world's tallest structure until 1930, the Eiffel Tower is visited by six million people a year.
Naples Churches

    This breathtaking landmark was built for the Universal Exhibition of 1889 to commemorate the centenary of the French Revolution, and was opened by the Prince of Wales, who later became King Edward VII of England. An outstanding engineering achievement, designed by Gustave Eiffel (who also designed the framework for the Statue of Liberty) the tower was originally disliked by many Parisians, but has now become a famous symbol of French civic pride. The most spectacular views of Paris are witnessed from all floors of the Eiffel Tower. Although it stands 320 metres / 1050 feet high, it is possible to walk part of the way up and around this fascinating metal structure. A lift completes the journey to the top. A towering edifice, which was the world's tallest structure until 1930, the Eiffel Tower is visited by six million people a year. Naples Churches

  • Is she really taller

    Is she really taller

  • Eiffel Tower at night

    Eiffel Tower at night

  • Eiffel Tower and Basilica

    Eiffel Tower and Basilica

  • Ecole Militaire - the Military School 
In 1750, the financer Pâris-Duverney supported by the king's mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour, proposed to Louis XV to build a military academy dedicated to the training of 500 cadets with humble origins.
The architect Jacques Ange Gabriel built the Ecole Militaire - the Military School - in the years between 1751-1768, in the fields of Grenelle. In 1777 the Academy became "l' Ecole des Cadets Gentilhommes". Young Napoleon Bonaparte was a cadet in 1784. The Ecole Militaire hosts now the Inter-Army College.

    Ecole Militaire - the Military School In 1750, the financer Pâris-Duverney supported by the king's mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour, proposed to Louis XV to build a military academy dedicated to the training of 500 cadets with humble origins. The architect Jacques Ange Gabriel built the Ecole Militaire - the Military School - in the years between 1751-1768, in the fields of Grenelle. In 1777 the Academy became "l' Ecole des Cadets Gentilhommes". Young Napoleon Bonaparte was a cadet in 1784. The Ecole Militaire hosts now the Inter-Army College.

  • Cavalerie

    Cavalerie

  • St Germain-Láuxerrois
 It is famous because in 1572, hundreds of Huguenots showed up at the church for a wedding. While they were there, supporters of royalty showed up and killed everybody inside.

    St Germain-Láuxerrois It is famous because in 1572, hundreds of Huguenots showed up at the church for a wedding. While they were there, supporters of royalty showed up and killed everybody inside.

  • Basilique du Sacre Coeur de Montmatre is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Christ and the crypt contains what many believe to be Christ's Sacred Heart. The 19th-century basilica towers over Paris and provides wonderful views of the city. It features a magnificent mosaic of Christ and was built after the 1870 defeat in the Franco-Prussian war.

    Basilique du Sacre Coeur de Montmatre is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Christ and the crypt contains what many believe to be Christ's Sacred Heart. The 19th-century basilica towers over Paris and provides wonderful views of the city. It features a magnificent mosaic of Christ and was built after the 1870 defeat in the Franco-Prussian war.

  • Pont Alexandre III 
Considered by many across the world as the most beautiful bridge in Paris, The Pont Alexandre III Bridge is adorned with sophisticated sculptures. Taking two years to build, its first stone was placed by Tsar Nicholas II, and has the second title of “The Russian Bridge. The bridge’s date of opening was to coincide with the 1900 Universal Exhibition, so it is still known by some as the “Exhibition Bridge”.

    Pont Alexandre III Considered by many across the world as the most beautiful bridge in Paris, The Pont Alexandre III Bridge is adorned with sophisticated sculptures. Taking two years to build, its first stone was placed by Tsar Nicholas II, and has the second title of “The Russian Bridge. The bridge’s date of opening was to coincide with the 1900 Universal Exhibition, so it is still known by some as the “Exhibition Bridge”.

  • Point Allexandre 2

    Point Allexandre 2

  • Pont Alexandre III 
Considered by many across the world as the most beautiful bridge in Paris, The Pont Alexandre III Bridge is adorned with sophisticated sculptures. Taking two years to build, its first stone was placed by Tsar Nicholas II, and has the second title of “The Russian Bridge. The bridge’s date of opening was to coincide with the 1900 Universal Exhibition, so it is still known by some as the “Exhibition Bridge”.

    Pont Alexandre III Considered by many across the world as the most beautiful bridge in Paris, The Pont Alexandre III Bridge is adorned with sophisticated sculptures. Taking two years to build, its first stone was placed by Tsar Nicholas II, and has the second title of “The Russian Bridge. The bridge’s date of opening was to coincide with the 1900 Universal Exhibition, so it is still known by some as the “Exhibition Bridge”.

  • Pont Alexandre III - Built 1900

    Pont Alexandre III - Built 1900

  • Point Allexandre

    Point Allexandre

  • Pont Alexandre III - Built 1900

    Pont Alexandre III - Built 1900

  • In Paris

    In Paris

  • Paris

    Paris

  • Pont de Change

    Pont de Change

  • River Sein 2

    River Sein 2

  • The Palais Bourbon, a palace located on the left bank of the Seine, across from the Place de la Concorde, Paris (which is on the right bank), is the seat of the French National Assembly, the lower legislative chamber of the French government.

The palace was originally built for Louis XIV's legitimized daughter the duchesse de Bourbon, to a design by an Italian architect Giardini, approved by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Giardini oversaw the actual construction from 1722 until his death in 1724, after which Jacques Gabriel took over, assisted by L'Assurance and other designers, until its completion in 1728.

    The Palais Bourbon, a palace located on the left bank of the Seine, across from the Place de la Concorde, Paris (which is on the right bank), is the seat of the French National Assembly, the lower legislative chamber of the French government. The palace was originally built for Louis XIV's legitimized daughter the duchesse de Bourbon, to a design by an Italian architect Giardini, approved by Jules Hardouin-Mansart. Giardini oversaw the actual construction from 1722 until his death in 1724, after which Jacques Gabriel took over, assisted by L'Assurance and other designers, until its completion in 1728.

  • Place de la Concorde in 1885. The Palais Bourbon can be seen in the background, beyond the River SeineAt the north end, two magnificent identical stone buildings were constructed. Separated by the rue Royale, these structures remain among the best examples of that period's architecture. Initially they served as government offices, and the eastern one is the French Naval Ministry. Shortly after its construction, the western building was made into the luxurious Hôtel de Crillon (still operating today) where Marie Antoinette soon spent afternoons relaxing and taking piano lessons. The hôtel served as the headquarters of the occupying German army during World War II.

During the French Revolution the statue of King Louis was torn down and the area renamed "Place de la Révolution". In a grim reminder to the nobility of a gruesome past, when the "Place de Grève" was a site where the nobility and members of the bourgeoisie were entertained watching convicted criminals being dismembered alive, the new revolutionary government erected the guillotine there. The first notable to be executed at the Place de la Révolution was King Louis XVI, on January 21, 1793. Other important people guillotined there, often in front of cheering crowds, were Queen Marie Antoinette, Madame Elisabeth, Madame du Barry, Danton, Lavoisier, and Robespierre. The guillotine was most active during the "Reign of Terror.", in the summer of 1794, when in a single month more than 1,300 people were executed. The Reign of Terror subsided after the Thermidorian Reaction (July 27, 1794).

    Place de la Concorde in 1885. The Palais Bourbon can be seen in the background, beyond the River SeineAt the north end, two magnificent identical stone buildings were constructed. Separated by the rue Royale, these structures remain among the best examples of that period's architecture. Initially they served as government offices, and the eastern one is the French Naval Ministry. Shortly after its construction, the western building was made into the luxurious Hôtel de Crillon (still operating today) where Marie Antoinette soon spent afternoons relaxing and taking piano lessons. The hôtel served as the headquarters of the occupying German army during World War II. During the French Revolution the statue of King Louis was torn down and the area renamed "Place de la Révolution". In a grim reminder to the nobility of a gruesome past, when the "Place de Grève" was a site where the nobility and members of the bourgeoisie were entertained watching convicted criminals being dismembered alive, the new revolutionary government erected the guillotine there. The first notable to be executed at the Place de la Révolution was King Louis XVI, on January 21, 1793. Other important people guillotined there, often in front of cheering crowds, were Queen Marie Antoinette, Madame Elisabeth, Madame du Barry, Danton, Lavoisier, and Robespierre. The guillotine was most active during the "Reign of Terror.", in the summer of 1794, when in a single month more than 1,300 people were executed. The Reign of Terror subsided after the Thermidorian Reaction (July 27, 1794).

  • Place des Invalides
This magnificent 17th-century domed structure was constructed under the direction of Louis XIV (the Sun King), to shelter old and wounded soldiers and is also the site of Napoleon's tomb.

    Place des Invalides This magnificent 17th-century domed structure was constructed under the direction of Louis XIV (the Sun King), to shelter old and wounded soldiers and is also the site of Napoleon's tomb.

  • Place des Invalides
This magnificent 17th-century domed structure was constructed under the direction of Louis XIV (the Sun King), to shelter old and wounded soldiers and is also the site of Napoleon's tomb.

    Place des Invalides This magnificent 17th-century domed structure was constructed under the direction of Louis XIV (the Sun King), to shelter old and wounded soldiers and is also the site of Napoleon's tomb.

  • Place des Invalides
This magnificent 17th-century domed structure was constructed under the direction of Louis XIV (the Sun King), to shelter old and wounded soldiers and is also the site of Napoleon's tomb.

    Place des Invalides This magnificent 17th-century domed structure was constructed under the direction of Louis XIV (the Sun King), to shelter old and wounded soldiers and is also the site of Napoleon's tomb.

  • Les Invalides (2)

    Les Invalides (2)

  • Ceiling at Invaldes Church

    Ceiling at Invaldes Church

  • Eglise Saint-Louis
Hotel de Invalides

    Eglise Saint-Louis Hotel de Invalides

  • Napoléon Bonaparte (born Napoleone di Buonaparte) (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from 11 November 1799 to 18 May 1804, Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français) under the name Napoléon I (Napoléon 1er) from 18 May 1804 to 6 April 1814, and was briefly restored as Emperor from 20 March to 22 June 1815. He was also King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine.

Bonaparte instituted several lasting reforms, including centralized administration of the départements, higher education, a tax system, a central bank, law codes, and road and sewer systems. He negotiated the Concordat of 1801 with the Catholic Church, seeking to reconcile the mostly Catholic population with his regime. His set of civil laws, the Napoleonic Code or Civil Code, has importance to this day in many countries. The Code was prepared by committees of legal experts under the supervision of Jean Jacques Régis de Cambacérès, who held the office Second Consul from 1799 to 1804

    Napoléon Bonaparte (born Napoleone di Buonaparte) (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821) was a general during the French Revolution, the ruler of France as First Consul (Premier Consul) of the French Republic from 11 November 1799 to 18 May 1804, Emperor of the French (Empereur des Français) under the name Napoléon I (Napoléon 1er) from 18 May 1804 to 6 April 1814, and was briefly restored as Emperor from 20 March to 22 June 1815. He was also King of Italy, Mediator of the Swiss Confederation and Protector of the Confederation of the Rhine. Bonaparte instituted several lasting reforms, including centralized administration of the départements, higher education, a tax system, a central bank, law codes, and road and sewer systems. He negotiated the Concordat of 1801 with the Catholic Church, seeking to reconcile the mostly Catholic population with his regime. His set of civil laws, the Napoleonic Code or Civil Code, has importance to this day in many countries. The Code was prepared by committees of legal experts under the supervision of Jean Jacques Régis de Cambacérès, who held the office Second Consul from 1799 to 1804

  • Napoleon

    Napoleon

  • Canon

    Canon

  • Knight

    Knight

  • Winston Churchill

    Winston Churchill

  • Not sure what this is

    Not sure what this is

  • Military Academy

    Military Academy

  • Notre Dame 
Founded in the 12th century, this famous French cathedral known as 'Our Lady of Paris' lies at the heart of the city on the banks of the River Seine, on the Île de la Cité area. The histories of Paris and Notre-Dame are interwoven and it was here in 1804 that Napoleon crowned himself emperor and then crowned Josephine as his empress. Crusaders prayed here before going off to fight in the holy wars. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Notre Dame can accommodate a congregation of over 6,000.

    Notre Dame Founded in the 12th century, this famous French cathedral known as 'Our Lady of Paris' lies at the heart of the city on the banks of the River Seine, on the Île de la Cité area. The histories of Paris and Notre-Dame are interwoven and it was here in 1804 that Napoleon crowned himself emperor and then crowned Josephine as his empress. Crusaders prayed here before going off to fight in the holy wars. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Notre Dame can accommodate a congregation of over 6,000.

  • Notre Dame Organ
Founded in the 12th century, this famous French cathedral known as 'Our Lady of Paris' lies at the heart of the city on the banks of the River Seine, on the Île de la Cité area. The histories of Paris and Notre-Dame are interwoven and it was here in 1804 that Napoleon crowned himself emperor and then crowned Josephine as his empress. Crusaders prayed here before going off to fight in the holy wars. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Notre Dame can accommodate a congregation of over 6,000.

    Notre Dame Organ Founded in the 12th century, this famous French cathedral known as 'Our Lady of Paris' lies at the heart of the city on the banks of the River Seine, on the Île de la Cité area. The histories of Paris and Notre-Dame are interwoven and it was here in 1804 that Napoleon crowned himself emperor and then crowned Josephine as his empress. Crusaders prayed here before going off to fight in the holy wars. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Notre Dame can accommodate a congregation of over 6,000.

  • Notre Dame 
Founded in the 12th century, this famous French cathedral known as 'Our Lady of Paris' lies at the heart of the city on the banks of the River Seine, on the Île de la Cité area. The histories of Paris and Notre-Dame are interwoven and it was here in 1804 that Napoleon crowned himself emperor and then crowned Josephine as his empress. Crusaders prayed here before going off to fight in the holy wars. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Notre Dame can accommodate a congregation of over 6,000.

    Notre Dame Founded in the 12th century, this famous French cathedral known as 'Our Lady of Paris' lies at the heart of the city on the banks of the River Seine, on the Île de la Cité area. The histories of Paris and Notre-Dame are interwoven and it was here in 1804 that Napoleon crowned himself emperor and then crowned Josephine as his empress. Crusaders prayed here before going off to fight in the holy wars. A masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Notre Dame can accommodate a congregation of over 6,000.

  • Sein River

    Sein River

  • Supreme Court

    Supreme Court

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