Constructed by Louis XIV to serve as a grandiose square that would embody absolute power in the very heart of Paris, what is now known as Place Vendôme (Vendome Square) has honored different people and events over the centuries. The space highlights what it can mean for an area to create an identity that is […]
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Place de la Concorde is More than the Crossroads of a Legacy for Paris
As the largest square in Paris, the Place de la Concorde is notable for both its history and the distinctive monuments that it features. Like other squares that feature significant history as well incredible monuments, the Place de la Concorde has become an important draw for Paris that attracts residents and tourists for different reasons. […]
Tuileries Garden Becomes the Most Popular Public Garden in all of Paris
Located between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde in Paris, Tuileries Garden (Jardin des Tuileries) has become one of Paris’s most popular green spaces. The Gardens have become known as a place where Parisians can celebrate, take a walk and relax amidst beautiful artwork. Visitors have these options as well, but they can […]
The Louvre Pyramid Comes to Define the Identity of the World’s Largest Art Museum
As the world’s largest and the most visited museum, the Louvre Museum has become a landmark like no other, featuring incredible pieces of art and history to become a landmark for Paris. While the Louvre Pyramid was created to better serve the audiences that visit the Louvre on a daily basis, the striking form and […]
The Eiffel Tower Becomes the Symbol of Paris and the Most Famous Monument in the World
As arguably the most famous monument in the world, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, attracts millions of people every year while also enabling an incalculable impact on the economy and culture of the region. This impact can be seen in everything from the multiple restaurants in the Eiffel Tower itself to the items for […]