Champ de Mars to Concorde

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Scenic route from Champ de Mars to Place de la Concorde in Paris.

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  1. The Champ de Mars is a large public greenspace in Paris, France, located in the seventh arrondissement, between the Eiffel Tower to the northwest and the École Militaire to the southeast. The park is named after the Campus Martius in Rome, a tribute to the Roman god of war. The name alludes to the fact that the lawns here were formerly used as drilling and marching grounds by the French military. — Wikipedia

  2. Avenue de la Motte-Picquet is a famous street in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. The street is named after Louis-Michel Le Peletier, Marquis of Saint-Fargeau, known as the "Motte-Picquet" after his estate. The avenue is known for its upscale shops and restaurants and is also home to several embassies and government buildings.

  3. Rue Cler is a pedestrian street in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is known for its charming atmosphere, with numerous cafes, restaurants, bakeries, and shops selling fresh produce, flowers, and souvenirs. The street has a rich history, dating back to the Middle Ages, and has been a popular spot for locals and tourists for many years. It is often described as one of the most picturesque streets in Paris and is a popular destination for visitors looking to experience authentic French culture.

  4. The Rue Saint-Dominique is a street in the 7th arrondissement of Paris. It was formerly known as Chemin de la Longue Raye (1355), Chemin des Treilles (1433), Chemin Herbu (1523), Chemin de l'Oseraie (1527), Chemin du Port (1530), Chemin des Vaches (1542), Chemin de la Justice and Chemin des Charbonniers. It was renamed Rue Saint-Dominique in 1643 after the Dominican monastery set up a few years earlier near the eastern end of the street, whose only remnant is the Église Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin on the Place Saint-Thomas-d’Aquin. — Wikipedia

  5. Esplanade des Invalides is a large public park in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France. It is situated between the Pont Alexandre III and the École Militaire. The area is home to several notable monuments and institutions, including the Hôtel des Invalides, which houses several museums and the tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. The esplanade is known for its large open green spaces, gardens, and statues and sculptures. It is a popular destination for tourists and locals, offering stunning views of the surrounding area and the Seine river.

  6. The Pont Alexandre III is a deck arch bridge that spans the Seine in Paris. It connects the Champs-Élysées quarter with those of the Invalides and Eiffel Tower. The bridge is widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in the city. It has been classified as a French monument historique since 1975. — Wikipedia

  7. The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées, commonly known as the Grand Palais, is a historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex located at the Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. Construction of the Grand Palais began in 1897 following the demolition of the Palais de l'Industrie to prepare for the Universal Exposition of 1900. That exposition also produced the adjacent Petit Palais and Pont Alexandre III. — Wikipedia

  8. The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is an avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France, 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) long and 70 metres (230 ft) wide, running between the Place de la Concorde in the east and the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. . — Wikipedia

  9. The Place de la Concorde is one of the major public squares in Paris, France. Measuring 7.6 ha in area, it is the largest square in the French capital. It is located in the city's eighth arrondissement, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées. — Wikipedia

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