Place de la Concorde
Place de la Concorde
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The city's largest public square has a lengthy history as well - it served as the site of the guillotine that was used to execute Louis XVI, Marie-Antoinette, Robespierre and many others during the French Revolution.
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Neighborhood: Champs-Élysées
This area is characterized by its namesake avenue which extends northwest from the Louvre to the modern business district, punctuated by the iconic Arc de Triomphe. Grand embassies stand among impressive offices and presidential palaces; architecture from 19th century Universal Exhibitions, homes, art galleries, and 19th century streets designed by Baron Haussmann flank haute-couture boutiques. This neighborhood never rests, buzzing with visitors from around the world at all times of day and night, all within a stone's throw of the Seine.
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- Concorde • 2 min walk
- Champs-Élysées – Clemenceau • 8 min walk
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia18,557 contributions
Jan 2020
Quite a big open space (A feast for the eyes with the Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower in view) between the Gardens Tuileries and the Champs Elysees, making it the largest square in paris.
The centre piece, is the Obelisk, from Luxor, Egypt, with two opulent fountains, one either side, circled by gilded ornate lampposts, topped of with eight statues representing the main cities of France.
The only minus and a small one at that is there is a lot of traffic, within the square, maybe one day they will pedestrianise it.
The centre piece, is the Obelisk, from Luxor, Egypt, with two opulent fountains, one either side, circled by gilded ornate lampposts, topped of with eight statues representing the main cities of France.
The only minus and a small one at that is there is a lot of traffic, within the square, maybe one day they will pedestrianise it.
Written April 8, 2020
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amritta
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina52 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
It's huge. You have fountain and egiptian obelisk, which was a gift from egypt after Champolion made his Discovery and broke the code for hyerogliphes. Even now you can see the hyerogliphes on it, like symbol of ancient history. When you are standind there, you can see avenue Champs-elysee, in fool lenth. Near is Tuleries park, if you're needing some time to relax in nature. Amazing. It's must see if you are first time in Paris❤️
Written February 24, 2020
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Wesley C
Tucson, AZ9,878 contributions
Sep 2021
Place de la Concorde is a huge public square where many important events in French history took place, including all of the royal beheadings during the French Revolution. The centerpiece is a 3,400 year old obelisk from Luxor, which was a gift from Egypt. There are also 2 immense attractive fountains.
Written August 10, 2022
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TWMIM
Horsham, UK171 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Famously the site of the guillotine during the years of the Revolution, nowadays it is a large open space used mainly as a traffic intersection, but there are interesting enough monuments here including the oldest structure in Paris, the Egyptian Obelisk brought here from the Luxor Temple.
The views from here are good, with some of the city’s most palatial buildings (and a glimpse of the Madeleine) to the north, the Tuileries gardens to the east, the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe to the west, and part of the Assemblée Nationale over the River Seine to the south plus views of the Eiffel Tower.
This isn’t a place to linger, though. I walked up to the base of the obelisk to look at the inscriptions before we continued our walk from the Tuileries to the Musée d’Orsay a few minutes away across the River Seine.
The views from here are good, with some of the city’s most palatial buildings (and a glimpse of the Madeleine) to the north, the Tuileries gardens to the east, the Champs Elysees and Arc de Triomphe to the west, and part of the Assemblée Nationale over the River Seine to the south plus views of the Eiffel Tower.
This isn’t a place to linger, though. I walked up to the base of the obelisk to look at the inscriptions before we continued our walk from the Tuileries to the Musée d’Orsay a few minutes away across the River Seine.
Written March 17, 2023
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,797 contributions
Dec 2019
Place Concorde is one of the most (if not the most) beautiful squares in Paris. It's at the end of the Champs Elysee, just before the Tullier park leading to Louvre. Magnificent fountains and an original obelisk brought from the Luxor temple adorn it.
What always annoyed me was the giant ferris wheel standing here (not belonging here at all) and obrstructing the views. Luckily, this time I saw they moved it aside in the Tullier park.
What always annoyed me was the giant ferris wheel standing here (not belonging here at all) and obrstructing the views. Luckily, this time I saw they moved it aside in the Tullier park.
Written January 26, 2020
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia45,636 contributions
Oct 2019
Place de la Concorde is a large public square. It is a central area and an attractive one as well. There are several monuments and it is a place to walk around or just stand or sit or meet up with people. There are a couple of beautiful fountains and the Egyptian obelisk which add more beauty to the square. On the one side are the Tuileries Gardens and the Arc de Triomphe at the other end of the Champs Elysees. And of course there are many more sights besides these.
Written September 15, 2020
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GlobetrotterJ16
Seoul, South Korea2,030 contributions
Jan 2020
Place de la Concorde is another Paris highlight that every visitor must see. A huge and busy square with crazy traffic, surrounded by historic buildings on one side, including Hotel de Crillon, and leading onto the Champs d'Elysee. A great central location with lots of picture opportunities. Watch out for the traffic...
Written January 29, 2020
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tinylass
Sheffield, UK4,456 contributions
Jun 2022
We walked from The Louvre to here which didn't take too long. Large square with statues, obelisk and fountains. The roads are very busy around it so it is loud with traffic but still a nice place to see and get great views of the Champs Elysees.
Written June 29, 2022
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Wander & Wonder
Singapore, Singapore1,645 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Coming out from Musee de l’Orangerie you will are the Place de la Concorde right in front o you. It is a large public square with the Champs-Élysées Avenue behind the obelisk. Many notable public executions were held here during the French Revolution including Marie Antoinette.
Written February 8, 2020
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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC1,122 contributions
Mar 2023
Known as Place de la Revolution during the French Revolution, this is a very large square wherein heavy traffic crosses daily. There area many areas for bikes and pedestrians as well, but be very mindful as traffic tends to barrel through without stopping. Don't assume cars will stop for you. Keep your wits about you when taking in the site so as not to get hit while standing still either.
Written March 8, 2023
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Hi! Is the big wheel (La Grande Roue) still there? Can I buy the tickets in advance? Really apreciate the answers!
Gayle E
Orlando, FL1,346 contributions
Ditto! Good luck!
Lorena Moreno
Vila Velha, ES464 contributions
A roda gigante ainda existe?
Sonia261
Sao Bernardo Do Campo, SP12,520 contributions
Olá!!!! Fui em setembro e não vi nenhuma Roda Gigante a não ser a de Montmartre. Um Abç
Salvatore R
Boretto, Italy1 contribution
Ciao a tutti!
Sto per andare a Parigi nel periodo natalizio... per la precisione dal 24 dicembre 2018 - 01 gennaio 2019. Mi è passato sott'occhio accidentalmente, un paio di articoli riguardanti lo smantellamento della ruota panoramica in piazza della concordia e ci sono rimasto male! é veramente chiusa quindi per il periodo in cui andrei io e mia futura moglie? si le chiederò anche di sposarmi =)
ringrazio tantissimo chi può darmi questa risposta perchè a pelle mi sembrava una notizia bufala. spero sia davvero una bufala! grazie a tutti e buona giornata
Salvatore
Giovanni B
Rome, Italy591 contributions
La ruota non ce piu.
Marco P
3 contributions
Is the big wheel (La Grande Roue) still there ?
Ramon Lassi
Queens, NY168 contributions
yes!!!
Erika B
11 contributions
Fino a che ora è aperta la ruota panoramica? Si può prenotare per capodanno??
What is the easiest way to get from here to the Eiffel Tower? Ex: Taxi, uber, bus?
mcitaly2016
Milan, Italy933 contributions
You can take a 1 hour walk with a wonderful view: cross the Alexandre III bridge, pass through the Invalides, and walk on the Champs de Mars to the Eiffel Tower. Or just follow the Seine, it is shorter.
Or take the metro 8 to Invalides (1 stop), then the RER C to Tour Eiffel (2 stops). Easiest of course with Uber or taxi, it is only 2-3 km.
Nilushika M
Kegalle, Sri Lanka94 contributions
Hi, I need to know how i can obtain tickets for this place?Are they available on site or can i purchase online? How much would be the ticket?THANKS!!
MrdDiDiMau
Belfast, UK32 contributions
You don't need tickets for the Place or the park.
keith_roam
Australia388 contributions
I photographed female pickpockets tackling two young Asian men at this location. They were using the "Sign a charity petition" distraction.
Apparently there is a website for publishing photos of the faces of the Paris pickpockets. I have not been able to find such a site - please provide appropriate links. You will need to use words for dot or at (also space as if it is text) to overcome the censor bot on this site else your link wont get published.
The two women engaging the men are well in view in my photo. The lookout woman rushed at me. She is holding her clipboard up to cover her face in the photo. Asians are a top choice for pickpockets because many of the Chinese who travel are wealthy. Most significantly, a large number of Chinese citizens don’t have easy access to credit and debit cards, so they often carry large amounts of cash, and thieves know this.
Pecks1981
Fareham, UK294 contributions
We saw this type of scam at almost every main tourist location in Paris..... not sure on the website though........
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