Monuments of Paris, Great and Small

Paris is a city of monuments. With its rich history, events and personalities presented a multitude of opportunities for monument building.

There are monuments great and small, from the grandeur and imperial majesty of the Arc de Triomphe and the smaller Arc de Carousel, to the elegant simplicity of the plaques in the wall on the Tuileries near metro Concorde that commemorate the heroism of the resistance fighters during the German occupation during World War II.

The wide variety of monuments also satisfy a wide variety of interests. They offer glimpses of history and architecture. They offer opportunities to marvel, at great engineering achievements, and to remember the individual acts of courage that play no less a role in the life of Paris.

The Monuments of Paris provide you with a theme for your walks around the city. They are also great places to people watch.

Follow a monument link below to get information about getting there, hours and entrance fees if applicable, some history on the monument itself and tips on what else to see in the general area.

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