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Place de la Concorde

Name: Place de la Concorde
Rating: 4.6

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Discover Place de la Concorde, Paris's largest public square. Walk among the towering Luxor Obelisk, ornate fountains, and statues, taking in wide views toward the Seine and Tuileries Garden.

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Reasons to go

The 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk at its center was a gift from Egypt and once stood at the Temple of Luxor.
It is the largest public square in Paris, covering 7.56 hectares.
During the French Revolution this square held the guillotine that executed Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.

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Full description

Place de la Concorde is a vast, open square at the foot of the Champs-Élysées, part of the Paris, Banks of the Seine UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its centerpiece is the ancient Egyptian Luxor Obelisk, flanked by ornate fountains and statues.

The square offers wide views across the Seine and toward the Tuileries Garden, making it a notable stop for walking Paris's historic landmarks.

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Address

75008 Paris, France · Champs-Élysées

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

early morning, early evening or late night

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Open 24/7 with free access, so visit at sunrise or sunset for fewer crowds and better light on the obelisk and fountains. It pairs well with a walk toward the Champs-Élysées or Tuileries.

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Reviews

The architecture and fountains are beautiful and unique but that’s about it. I walked here and then made my way to walk through the Champs Elysees which is right next to Place de la Concorde. So it’s great for a place to stop and sit down.

Noemi

4/5

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