Pictures of historic Paris

 

Statue in the forecourt of the Palace of Versailles.

Gardens to the rear of the Palace of Versailles.

The Orangerie at the Palace of Versailles. A classic example of the splendour enjoyed by the Sun King.

The Champs Elysees taken from the top of the Arc d' Triumph

The Eiffel Tower viewed across Paris from the top of the Arc d' Triumph

The Eiffel Tower in the evening.

The Louvre Palace in Paris is home to many of the worlds finest sculptures. This fine piece is amongst them.

The Louvre Palace is home to examples of fine art from around the world. this example comes from Ancient Greece.

An example of Medieval monuments to the dead. This piece is part of the extensive Medieval section at the Louvre palace.

The Louvre Palace was home to many French monarchs and Emperor's. This image is of Napoleon III's dining room.

One of the most famous, and romantic, sites in Paris is the Sacre Cour. This church isn't particularly old but is a fine example of French architecture at the turn of the Twentieth century.

Another view of the fabulous Sacre Cour