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Its possible to see the Arc du Triomphe from the Eiffel Tower. With the help of a 320mm Zoom Lens you can get quite close, but a tripod is recommended for a better shot.

This arch site opposite the entrance to the Louvre and was constructed in 1805 to celebrate Napoleons victories in battles.

This artwork is from a section of the roof in the Louvre Museum and is truly amazing.

The bridges in Paris are all lit at night and its spectacular if you are on the Eiffel Tower or cruising down the river on a boat cruise.

Just doing what the Gargoyles do.

This fountain was built in 1840 as a memorial to naturalist Georges Cuvier. (It is vaguely like the Chamber of Secrets with the snake heads on the taps.)

This in an Easter Island head, located in an African/Asian section of the Louvre.

Here you can see Ecole Militaire and Parc du Champ-de-Mars.

Its amazing to think that the Eiffel Tower was only meant to be a temporary structure. At over 320 meters in height, it provides great views of Paris from the 905 foot viewing platform.

The Eiffel Tower is one of the worlds most distinctive structures and the icon which symbolises Paris and France for many people.

This gilded ceiling is spectacular and is not just limited to this room. The inside rooms of this museum are equally as decorative.

The Jardin des Plantes is a botanical gardens located near the Seine. Opened to the public in 1690, these gardens have nice walks and a natural history museum.

Located on the Ile de la Cité, Notre Dame has been here since the 12th Century. The distinctive towers are over 70 meters high.

Gargoyles surround the towers and the main building and were said to ward off evil spirits.

This is the Pietà situated behind the High Altar within Notre Dame.

This is the detail of the West Rose window on the outside, which depicts the Virgin Mary.

This marble statue os Psyche and Cupid was completed in 1793 by Antonio Canova.

Sacré Coeur Basilica, was completed in 1914 and is located in Montmartre. It is a awe inspiring view, both inside and outside and also provides great views of the Paris skyline.

This statue of a boy on a turtle over looks the main entrance to the Louvre.

Gargoyles go the whole way round the upper sections of Notre Dame. They were put there to fend off evil.

This is the new main entrance to the Louvre museum as designed by I.M Pei and opened in 1989. The large glass pyramid is very distinctive and for those who read the Da Vinci Code, the inverted pyramid can be found inside - where the 'You Know What' is buried !

The Chaillot Quarter As seen from the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Taken from the top of Le Tour Eiffel, the view of the opposite side of the river is magnificent.

This is the view from Notre Dame cathedral at sunset.