Place Charles de Gaulle is also called the Star Plaza.
is located in the middle of the square. Twelve shooting roads surround the square.
The ticket to the summit of the L'arc de Triomphe is 6.1 euros
It was built by Napoleon in p>186, and it is located in the center of the Star Square (now called General de Gaulle Square) in the center of Paris, to commemorate the French army's victory over the Russian-Austrian Coalition forces in the Battle of Ostritz. The project was designed by architect Charles Glenn, and the whole project took 3 years to build, that is, 15 years after Napoleon's death. Later, it became the tomb of the unsung hero in France, commemorating the 1.5 million French soldiers killed in World War I.
The entire Arc de Triomphe is 49.54m high, 44.82m wide and 22.21m thick, and the central arch is 14.6m wide. It has doors on all sides, the gatehouse is supported by two high piers, and there is an elevator in the middle. There are three corridors above the arched dome, and the highest one is the showroom, where various historical relics about the Arc de Triomphe and pictures of Napoleon's life are displayed. The second floor contains various French medals and medals; The lowest floor is the security office and accounting office of the Arc de Triomphe.
The inner wall of the Arc de Triomphe is engraved with the names of 128 victorious battles and 558 generals who fought in France, the Republic of China and the French army during the Napoleonic period. The exterior wall is decorated with four groups of large reliefs, the most famous of which is Francois Ruud's "La Marseillaise". There is a platform on the top of the Arc de Triomphe, overlooking the whole square and 12 streets. The 12 streets, centered on the Arc de Triomphe, radiate all around, imposing and shaped like stars.
The Palais du Louvre closed on Tuesday, 9-13 euros +4.5 euros The Carte Louvre Jeunes 12 euros ISIC
One of the largest palace buildings in France, located on the right side of the Seine River in the center of Paris and on the south side of the Paris Opera Square. The National Museum of France, the largest art museum in the world. It covers an area of about 45 hectares.
it was built in 1187, and it was only a royal castle in the early days. After that, it was transformed into a palace by the promotion of two kings, France I and Henry IV. Since then, after the continuous expansion of nine monarchs, it has lasted for more than 3 years, forming a magnificent palace complex with a U-shape. From 1768 to 179, it was turned into the Royal Museum. In 1792, the National Assembly declared it the first national museum.
On the west side of the Louvre main hall, there are two side halls, and the open space in the middle forms Carusoy Square. There are long columns of colonnades on the east side of the palace, and the buildings are magnificent. Its 9-foot gallery contains a large number of works by many artists in the 17th century and during the European Renaissance.
The Louvre Museum of Fine Arts is divided into six parts: Greek and Roman art galleries; Oriental Art Museum; Egyptian Museum of Art; European medieval, Renaissance and modern statue halls; Painting galleries of past dynasties. The exhibition is divided into different schools, schools and times. Sculptures are on display on the first floor. The second floor is oil painting, and the third floor is sketch and pastel painting.
The Louvre is divided into three major pavilions: Denon, Richelieu and Sully. Among them, three treasures of Denong Hall are the most famous, namely, Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "Mona Lisa", Venus of Milo and the Statue of Victory. In addition, the French large-scale painting gallery, the Apollo Treasure Gallery and the Charles Louis Napolé on Bonaparte apartment are also must-see. At present, there are more than 4, works of art from all over the world in the palace, including oil paintings, sculptures, printing and various paintings. (official website: www.louvre.fr)
Avenue des Champs Elysees
From the Arc de Triomphe to the Place de la Concorde, the total length is about 1,8 meters, and the widest part of the street is about 12 meters. It is one of the most distinctive, prosperous and famous streets across Paris. In French, "Champs Elysé es" means "idyllic land". In the past, it used to be a low-lying and humid clearing. In the 17th century, when Louis XIV was in power, he planted trees here, making it a forbidden area for court nobles to play. Later, the east-west axis of Tully Park extended westward, and a nearly 1-kilometer-long avenue was built here. Later it was expanded. It was named Champs Elysé es in 179. The street is bounded by Lomb Wanjie, which runs north and south, and is divided into two sections with different styles. The quiet eastern section reflects the pastoral scenery, about 7 meters long, with rows of phoenix trees green and dripping, and the street garden is hidden among thousands of trees. There is a majestic and famous Arc de Triomphe in the center of the Star Square at the eastern end. There are Bourbon Palace and Madeleine Cathedral near the street. There are also places of interest such as Tully Park, Louvre, City Hall and Elysee Palace. The west section is more than 11 meters long, and the Place de la Concorde at the west end is another traffic hub in Paris. Some important festivals in France-the National Day Parade on July 14th and the New Year Gala are held in this famous street.
Place de la Concorde
The central square of Paris, on the north bank of the Seine, is the most famous square in France and one of the most beautiful squares in the world. The square was built in 1757 according to the design of the famous architect Cabriel. Because there was a statue of Louis XV riding in the center of the square, it was named "Louis XV Square" in 1763. During the Great Revolution, it was renamed "Revolutionary Square". In 1795, it was renamed "Concorde Square", which was renovated by the famous architect Hitofer, and finally formed its present scale in 184. Louis XVI and his wife were guillotined here.
In the center of the square stands an Egyptian obelisk with a history of more than 3,4 years, which is a famous cultural relic that Louis Philippe moved from Luxor, Egypt in 1831. The ancient characters on the obelisk record the deeds of Pharaoh Ramses II. There is a fountain on each side of the stone tablet. The exquisite carving in the pool is also the work of Hittopher. Eight statues were placed around the square, symbolizing eight cities that played an important role in French history: Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rouen, Brost, Lille and Strasbourg. To the north of the square is the Admiralty, and the Greek-style Madeleine Church can be seen between the two floors. To the east of the square is Thierry Garden, and behind it is the Louvre. To the south of the square, on the other side of the Seine is the Bourbon Palace.
Place Vendome
In the middle is the green Vendome column. On one side of the square is the Ritz Hotel, which is one of the most luxurious and famous hotels in Paris. It is the favorite hotel for celebrities and movie stars in Paris. A bar in the hotel is named after Hemingway. There are countless famous movie stars who have stayed in Leeds.
l' Opera
Built in 1862-1875, it is an original architectural style of "Charles Louis Napolé on Bonaparte". The roof is decorated with a gilded statue of the goddess. In the middle corridor is the head of a famous musician. The huge stage inside can accommodate 45 actors and 22 spectators. In 2, a large-scale cleaning was carried out outside the building to celebrate the Millennium, which made it look brand-new. (www.opera-de-paris.fr)
Notre-Dame de Paris is a typical Gothic cathedral, which is famous for its scale, age and archaeological and architectural value. The Bishop of Paris Maurice Dexuli once conceived to combine two earlier basilica-style (rectangular) churches into a large church. In 1163, the foundation stone was laid by Pope Alexander III, and the dedication ceremony of the high altar was held in 1189. In 124, the choir, the west facade and the nave were completed, and porches, prayer rooms and other decorations were built one after another in the next hundred years. The internal plane is 13× 48m, the roof is 35m high and the tower is 68m high. The spire of the tower was never built. The church had to be rebuilt in the 19th century after the damage of past dynasties, and only three huge round windows still kept the stained glass of the 13th century. The flying buttresses in the back hall are particularly vigorous and beautiful.
The novel Notre Dame de Paris by Hugo, a great French writer, made the church famous all over the world. The main entrance of the church is divided into three floors. On the lower floor are three Gothic arches. The middle door is the Doomsday Judgement Gate, with "The Last Judgment" carved on it. Show the story of God's final judgment at the end of the world in the Bible. The lower level is hell, and the upper level is heaven. The door on the left is the Notre Dame Gate, carved with exquisite Notre Dame and infant. The door on the right is Santa Ana Gate. Santa Anna is the mother of the Virgin Mary. In the middle of the church is a statue of 28 ancient Jewish and Israeli kings.
Tour Eiffel 9: 3 am to 11: 45 pm 12+7.8 (3.1) Euro
Located in the south bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris, it is the world's first steel tower, with a total steel structure of 1, tons and a height of 32 meters, which is regarded as a symbol of Paris. Built in 1889, it was named after the designer Eiffel. The tower is divided into three viewing platforms, with a height of 57 meters on the first floor, 115 meters on the second floor and 32 meters on the third floor. There are luxury restaurants and shops on the first floor. The iron tower was a landmark building for the international exposition held in Paris in 1889. The bottom area is 1, square meters, and the building structure suddenly shrinks at the third floor, pointing to the sky. Seen from one side, it looks like the letter "Y" written backwards. The tower consists of more than 18, components and more than 2.5 million rivets. There are stairs and elevators at the four feet of the tower to reach the viewing platform on the tower. The viewing platform on the tower overlooks the panorama of Paris. At night, the top of the tower emits a rotating color searchlight to prevent aircraft collision. A rectangular white marble column is erected beside the tower, and the gold-plated head of Staff Eiffel is placed on the top of the column. (www.tour-eiffel.fr)
Les Invalides
It used to be a place to support the wounded and miserable veterans during the war. Later, France took Napoleon's remains back to Paris and buried them here. The basement under the golden roof is a huge red granite coffin.
admission to Sacre Coeur is free
It was built on the top of Montmartre in Paris in 1876 with national donation and completed in 1919. The building is a mixture of Rome and Byzantium. The church is white, with a big dome in the middle and four small domes around it. There is also a bell tower 84 meters high behind the church. On both sides of the church gate, there is a statue of St. Louis and Joan of Arc. The platform in front of the church is the commanding height overlooking Paris.
the ticket to the top of La Defense is 7.5-9 euros
A modern new city in Paris was built here in 1958 to protect the features of the ancient city of Paris. These high-rise buildings are office buildings and office buildings of large French companies. The new town has also adopted a new concept of separation of people and vehicles in modern cities. The "street" above is only for pedestrians to walk, and all vehicles pass through the tunnels below and the roads beside them. At the center of the new town is a huge zigzag building named "La Grande Arche", which was completed in 1989 and designed by Danish designer Otto von Spriken. The arch is on the same axis as the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Elysé es, with a height of more than 1 meters. The upper floor has a viewing platform overlooking the whole city of Paris.
Musee du Orsay closed on Monday for 7 euros
It used to be a railway station, but now it is a museum of French romantic impressionist art.. Collect the works of impressionist painters Monet and Manet. (www.musee-orsay.fr)
Le Pantheon 4.5-7 Euros RER B Luxembourg station; Bus Routes 21, 27, 83, 84, 85 and 89.
Located in the Latin quarter on the left bank of the Seine River in the center of Paris, it is a temple to permanently commemorate French historical celebrities. It was originally the church of Saint Genevieve built in the era of Louis XV. In 1791, after being nationalized and divorced from religion, it was changed to a cemetery where "great men" were buried. Between 1814 and 183, it was returned to the church. The artistic decoration in the Panthé on is very beautiful, and the large mural on its dome was created by the famous painter Antoine Grothe. After the "July Revolution" in 183, the theme of painting changed, and the Pantheon had the characteristics of "pure patriotism and nationality". So far, there are only 69 people who have made extraordinary contributions to France. Dumas is the 7th and the sixth French writer to enter the Pantheon after Voltaire, Rousseau, Hugo, Emile Zola Marcelin Berthelot, Jean Rao Leisi, Berlioz and malraux.
Palais du Luxembourg) 9-11 Euros 1.3am till 7pm/1.3pm
The office of the French House of Lords. Behind the palace is a big garden. Built in 1612, there are flower stands, fountains and small canals in the garden.
Place de la Bastille
is located in the east of Paris and on the right bank of the Seine River. It was once a military fortress built in 1369-1382. The French original meaning of the word "Bastille" is "castle". This ancient castle has eight towering and sturdy forts, which were originally built to resist the British invasion. In 138-1422, the castle was changed into the Royal Prison. The whole castle covers an area of 267 square meters, surrounded by a tall and thick stone wall and eight towers with a height of more than 3 meters, surrounded by a deep ditch with a width of 24 meters, and a suspension bridge is set up to enter and exit. As early as the 16th century, political prisoners were imprisoned here, and Voltaire, a French enlightenment thinker, was imprisoned here twice. In the eyes of the French people, the Bastille has become a symbol of French feudal autocracy. On July 3, 1789, the people of Paris revolted, and on July 14, they captured the Bastille, which opened the curtain of the French Revolution. In 1791, the people of Paris demolished the Bastille, built the Bastille Square on its former site, and laid the removed stones on the Concorde Bridge on the Seine River for passers-by to trample on. In 183, the French people set up a martyr monument in the center of the square to commemorate the July Revolution. This martyr monument is 52 meters high. Its body is a cylinder made of bronze, and it is called "July Column". At the top of the column is a golden-winged statue of freedom with a torch in its right hand. The broken chain in its left hand symbolizes freedom. In front of the prison site stood a sign that said, "Let's dance here!" " In June 188, France designated July 14th, when the people of Paris captured the Bastille, as the French National Day.
the centre national d' art et de culture Georges pompidou (1 euros, 11am to 1pm daily except Tuesday
is located in Beaufort Street on the north side of the Latin quarter of Paris and the right bank of the Seine River, which is often referred to as "Beaufort" by local people. The cultural center is lined with external steel frames.