Paris - stone

markerA Palais Royal The Palais Royal (Royal Palace) is a palace with a garden located in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. It was constructed in 1629 by the French architect Jacques Lemercier in charge of Cardinal Richelieu and initially was known as the Palais Cardinal. However, when King Louis XIII moved here, it was ... Palais Royal - photo
markerB Place Vendôme The Place Vendôme is a square situated in the 1st arrondissement of Paris, created to honour the armies of Louis XIV, known as the Sun King.  The Place Vendôme was built in 1702 and designed by the architect Jules Hardouin-Mansart, known for his work on the Versailles Palace. His task was to create ... Place Vendôme - photo
markerC Canal de l’Ourcq The Canal de l'Ourcq is a 108-kilometre long and 3,7-metre wide canal which is part of the Paris Basin - the region of France constituting the lowland area around Paris. It begins at Port-aux-Perches (close to the town of Lizy) and flows to the Bassin de la Villette, where it joins the Canal Saint-M... Canal de l’Ourcq - photo
markerD Park Monceau Park Monceau (Parc Monceau), located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, at the intersection of Boulevard de Courcelles, Rue de Prony and Rue Georges Berger, is one of the most beautiful parks in Paris and a perfect place for anyone who wants to escape the hustle and bustle of the city life. It cove... Park Monceau - photo
markerE Père Lachaise Cemetery Père Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in French), located in the 20th arrondissement (Père Lachaise), is the largest cemetery in Paris and one of the most famous cemeteries in the world. Many world renowned artists and writers are buried here and that is why it the most visited cemetery... Père Lachaise Cemetery - photo
markerF Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile The Triumphal Arch in Paris (Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile) is a monumental structure located in the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle (also known as Place de l'Étoile), in the Champs-Élysées district, at the border of the 8th, 16th and 17th arrondissement. It was built as a homage to French soldi... Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile - photo
markerG Panthéon, Paris The Pantheon in Paris is a 19th century Neoclassical building located in the Latin Quarter of Paris (5th arrondissement) on the mountain of Sainte-Geneviève. Originally, it functioned as a church dedicated to St. Genevieve, but now is a civic temple and a famous burial place. It was designed by the ... Panthéon, Paris - photo
markerH Luxembourg Palace The Luxembourg Palace (Palais du Luxembourg) is a building located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris, north of the Luxembourg Garden, near the famous Latin Quarter. It was built between 1615 and 1627 in the northern part of the Luxemburg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg). The construction of the Palac... Luxembourg Palace - photo
markerI Palais Bourbon The Palais Bourbon is a building located on the left bank of the Seine in Paris, close to the Place de la Concorde (which is located on the right bank). It is the official seat of the National Assembly, the lower legislative house of the French government.The palace was built at the beginning of the... Palais Bourbon - photo
markerJ Place de la Concorde The Place de la Concorde, covering an area of 8 hectares, is the largest square in Paris. It is located in the 8th arrondissement, between the Tuileries and the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées. Before the construction of the square in 1772, a big statue of King Louis XV was erected at its site in ... Place de la Concorde - photo

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Name Paris
Region Isla de Francia
Country France (FR)
Population 2,193,031 inhabitants

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