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Things to do in Paris, Ile-de-France: The Best Monuments & Statues
Lingering over pain au chocolat in a sidewalk café, relaxing after a day of strolling along the Seine and marveling at icons like the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe… the perfect Paris experience combines leisure and liveliness with enough time to savor both an exquisite meal and exhibits at the Louvre. Awaken your spirit at Notre Dame, bargain hunt at the Marché aux Puces de Montreuil or for goodies at the Marché Biologique Raspail, then cap it all off with a risqué show at the Moulin Rouge.
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1. 59 Rivoli
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By LLV280Z - Daytona Beach, United States
Just a funky painted doorway from the street but inside the many surprises extending up about 7 floors were astonishing! There was art in every nook and cranny; on the stairs, the walls, the floors and everywhere you looked. There were sayings painted on every step; some funny, some thought inspiring and always interesting. Looking up or down the the stairwell was an experience all in itself! And interspersed throughout were mini artists studios. So much fun!
2. La Colonnade du Louvre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
This huge (east) facade of the Louvre is very impressive, easier to think of it as the back end. The structure really shows off french architecture of the time, stretching at 185meters it is quite impressive. During a visit do-not miss the courtyard in our opinion is even more impressive, from there you can walk to the glass pyramid.
3. Statue Venus Callipyge
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Within the Jardin de Tuileries there are many ponds, however our favourite are the two rectangle ones with exedre’s (semi-circular recess) the closet to Qui de Tuileries has a statue of the mythical figure Venus Callipyge, (Venus (Aphrodite) of the beautiful bottom), we had a chuckle when we researched the meaning, we must admit this statue is quite nice from the rear. The pond and its statues add to the beauty of the gardens
4. Statue Mercure Chevauchant Pegase
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
A striking mythical statue depicting Mercury (messenger of the Gods) riding Pegasus (the winged horse). This statue can be located at the Tuileries Gardens entrance, there are many more statues/monuments/sculptures etc to see and admire whilst walking around this beautiful public space.
5. Statue Rhinoceros attaque par un Tigre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Located at one of the sided entrances (Rue de Rivoli) to the Gardens Tuileries, stands this very graphic, bronze of a Rhinoceros attacked by a Tiger, (created in 1882), the detail and emotions that have been captured by the sculptor (Auguste Nicolas Cain), is amazing. Definitely worth a look when visiting the gardens.
6. Statue "Lion et Lionne se Disputant un Sanglier"
7. La statue "La Renommee Chevauchant Pegase"
8. La statue "Flore Farnese"
9. La Porte des Lions
10. L'homme et sa misere
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By JnVSydney - Greater Sydney, Australia
Located within the garden Tuileries this is one of our favourite sculptures, due to the raw emotion that is being expressed, on close inspection it appears the figure (a man) is trying to defend two children from two serpents to a no avail, hence the title. The man and his misery.
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