At the eastern end of Champs-Élysées lies Place de la Concorde, Paris' largest public square with a unique artifact at its center: the giant Obelisk of Luxor, which is 3,300 years old. This ancient Egyptian obelisk is 23 m (75 ft) tall and decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. On either side, you'll see the two Fontaines de la Concorde. The south fountain commemorates the maritime spirit of the nation ,with large semi-nude figures representing the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. The north fountain celebrates the Rhône and Rhine Rivers, with large figures representing navigation and agriculture. Marvelous vistas radiate out in every direction from the center of this public space, including a grand view of the famous Champs-Élysées. During the 18th century, when it was called Place de la Revolution, King Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, and many others faced death by guillotine in this public square. Arrange your visit to Place de la Concorde and discover more family-friendly attractions in Paris using our Paris trip planning site.
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I though it was worth the trip and would have loved if so much wasn’t being worked on. But as with anything old there is potential for restoration. There is a great long view of the arch from here..... more
I though it was worth the trip and would have loved if so much wasn’t being worked on. But as with anything old there is potential for restoration. There is a great long view of the arch from here..... more »
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I have to say despite the chaos of the surrounding traffic I do like this famous square. It is full of history given this is where Louis XV and Marie Antoinette met their fate at the guillotine and..... more
I have to say despite the chaos of the surrounding traffic I do like this famous square. It is full of history given this is where Louis XV and Marie Antoinette met their fate at the guillotine and..... more »
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A very large square with a very beautiful architecture, here you will find some Paris landmarks that are typical photo spots of the city. It is a pity that cars pass through this area, it would be much better if it were exclusively pedestrianized. Unfortunately, at the time of my visit, the Obelisk was undergoing renovation.
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Great place and historic. Also, this is where the team buses are kept during the Sunday of the final stage of the Tour de France. I took some great photos here and met several cyclists. Highly recommend walking here when the race is finished.
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