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Monuments in Paris
The monuments in Paris have a strong value as remnants from the different historical periods. Each of them has its unique shape and appearance, its own story and charm. Of course, the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe are the most attractive and the most famous monuments in Paris, but Paris has a lot more to offer. Passing through Place de la Concorde you will see the characteristic Obelix of Luxor, which distinguishes the square from all the others. No tourist who chose Paris as his or her destination will miss the renowned Louvre pyramids which are an entrance to the gorgeous museum, as well as the Pantheon. These and many more monuments are waiting for you in Paris.
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Eiffel Tower
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Address: Champ de Mars
Phone: +33 1 44 11 23 23
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Price: 4 - 12 EUR
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Website: http://www.tour-eiffel.fr/
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09 -23
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When one thinks of France, the Eiffel Tower immediately comes to mind. This iron tower is located on the bank of the Seine, and it is a prime tourist spot with over five million visitors each year. The tower, designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel, is 300 m high. It was completed in 1889, and it was the tallest building in the world at the time. It remained so for over four decades, until the 319-metre high Chrystler Building was erected in 1930. Today it is still among the tallest buildings in France, second only to the Allouis longwave transmitter.
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Arc de Triomphe
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Address: Place Charles de Gaulle
Phone: +33 1 55 37 73 77
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Price: 5 - 8 EUR
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Website: http://www.monuments-nationaux.fr
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10 -23
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The Arc de Triomphe is one of the most famous monuments and French symbols in Paris. It is situated in the middle of Place Charles de Gaulle (Charles de Gaulle Square), close to the famous avenue Champs Élysées. This triumphal arch was built to commemorate the victory of the battle of Austerlitz. Construction finished in 1836, and the monument was officially opened by King Louis-Philippe. It soon became a place of national importance. The ashes of Napoléon Bonaparte and Victor Hugo were guarded here before their burial ceremony. Many official military parades were also held here. Beneath the Arc de Triomphe rests the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which commemorates soldiers who lost their lives during World War I. Tourists can walk up to the top of the Arc or use the lift. The monument is open all year long, and guided tours, in different languages, are available.
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Centre Georges Pompidou
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Address: Place Georges Pompidou
Phone: +33 1 44 78 12 33
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Price: 10 - 14 EUR
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Website: http://www.centrepompidou.fr
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 11 -21
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The Centre Georges Pompidou, inaugurated in 1977, is situated in the 4th district of Beaubourg, close to Les Halles and Marais, and comprises the National Museum of Modern Art (Musée National d'Art Moderne). The centre houses masterpieces of famous artists, such as Wassily Kandinsky, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró. It has a unique shape designed by architects Gianfranco Franchini, Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers. Apart from the museum, it also houses the library Bibliothèque publique d'information, as well as a few cinemas, a fashionable restaurant and a cafe. On every first Sunday of each month, admission is free of charge. The unemployed, the handicapped and all under the age of eighteen are not charged admission.
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CineAqua, l'aquarium du Trocadéro
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Address: 2, Avenue des Nations Unies
Phone: +33 1 40 69 23 23
e-mail: vente@cineaqua.fr
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Price: 13 - 20 EUR
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Website: http://www.cineaqua.com
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10 -20
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The CineAqua, in Paris, promoted as an 'ocean entertainment centre' and Europe’s first audio-visual aquariums, combines marine life with state-of-the-art animation, music and cartoons. One example of the aquarium's uniqueness is seen in its five 'Robot Fish'. These technological marvels share a tank with real fish. CineAqua also houses three cinemas, with over twenty-five different screens. There are also regular live performances in the Aquastudio. This studio's stage has a thirty-foot backdrop and a twenty-six-foot high window into an exotic world of life. The CineAqua, formerly Aquarium Du Broader, opened in the summer of 2006 and has forty-one aquariums, 400 types of creatures (8,000 in all), including twenty-five sharks, and takes about one and half hours to see everything. It is situated 19 metres underground, and the largest aquarium is 10m deep, with three million liters of water. CineAquais is open all year long, except for Christmas Day.
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Tour Montparnasse
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Address: 33, avenue du Maine
Phone: +33 1 45 38 52 56
e-mail: visite@tourmontparnasse56.com
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Price: 7 - 9 EUR
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Website: http://www.tourmontparnasse56.com/
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09 -23
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The Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower), the tallest tower in France at 210m, is situated in the southern part of Paris, in the district of Montparnasse. The tower was designed by architect Roger Saubot and built 1972. The building's 59 floors are accessible by one of the fastest lifts in the world, taking just 30 seconds to reach its roof. Most the tower is occupied by office space, but the tower is open for visitors all year long. Discounted tickets are available for students and children, while kids under six years of age, accompanied by an adult, may enter the tower for free.
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Arènes de Lutèce
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Address: 49, rue Monge
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The ruins of the Roman amphitheatre Arènes de Lutèce, situated in the Latin Quarter, once seated up to 17,000 spectators for gladiatorial fights, as well as for circus and theatre performances. What remains of the amphitheatre are the stage and lower seats, which were meant for the most affluent citizens of the Roman Empire. Unfortunately, the upper seats have been destroyed. This monument was discovered in the middle of the 19th Century by Théodore Vaquer, and other excavation works were made on the initiative of Jean-Louis Capitan. The monument is open all year long and may be entered from three sides.
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Colonne Vendôme
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Address: Place Vendôme
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At a height of 44 metres and a diameter of 3.60 metres, the Colonne Vendôme is a bronze column that stands in Vendôme Square , in the centre of Paris. The column was erected on the initiative of Napoléon Bonaparte, who wanted to commemorate the victory of Austerlitz. Colonne Vendôme was patterned after the famous monument of Rome, Trajan's Column, and is richly decorated by the well-known artists Louis Boizot, Bosio, Bartolini, Clodion, Corbet, Claude Ramey, François Rude and Ruxthiel. Many other landmarks surrond Colonne Vendôme, including the National Library and the Louvre.
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La Conciergerie
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Address: 2, boulevard du Palais
Phone: +33 1 53 40 60 93
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Price: 5 - 7 EUR
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09 -17
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The Conciergerie was a well-known Parisian prison, and one of the most famous tourist attractions of Paris. From the 10th to the 14th Century, the royal family resided here, but the building was reconstructed and became the seat of concierge, the royal guard. Some of the prisoners here were common criminals, while others were imprisoned for political reasons. The most famous of these prisoners were Napoleon III of France, Duke of Elchingen Michel Ney, Marie Antoinette and Marie Anne Charlotte de Corday d'Armont, André Chénier, Élisabeth Philippine Marie Hélène of France and Madame du Barry. The decommission of La Conciergerie took place in 1914.
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