Statues, arches, monuments in the heart of Paris

Statue
75006 Paris 6e Arrondissement

The statue of Marshal Ney, carved in the 3rd quarter of the 19th century, is a historical monument located avenue de l'Observatoire, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

Monument
75006 Paris 6e Arrondissement

The Temple of Friendship, a historic monument of the 19th century, is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris. This temple, protected since 1947, is located in a private backyard on Jacob Street.

Artwork
75007 Paris 7e Arrondissement

The Eiffel Tower, an iconic symbol of Paris, is a 330-metre metal tower built in 1889 for the Universal Exhibition, located in the 7th arrondissement, on the Champ-de-Mars. A 19th-century engineering masterpiece, it embodies French industrial know-how and attracts millions of visitors each year.

Arc of triumph
75008 Paris 8e Arrondissement

The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, a neoclassical tetrapyle monument of the early 19th century, dominates Place Charles-de-Gaulle in Paris. Symbol of French military victories, it peaks at 49.54 meters and houses the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Statue
75008 Paris

The Horses of Marly, two groups carved in 18th-century marble in Paris, represent caped horses and their palefreniers. Major works by Guillaume Coustou, they now decorate the Louvre Museum.

Obelisk
75008 Paris 8e Arrondissement

Ancient Egyptian obelisk of the thirteenth century BC, erected Place de la Concorde in Paris. Historical and astronomical symbol, it has dominated the 8th arrondissement since 1836.

City gate
75010 Paris 10e Arrondissement

The Saint-Denis Gate, an arch of 17th century triumph in Paris, celebrates the victories of Louis XIV. Located in the 10th arrondissement, it embodies the official classical art of the time.

Door
75010 Paris

The Porte Saint-Martin is a 17th century triumphal arch in Paris, in the 10th arrondissement, erected under Louis XIV to celebrate its military victories.