This statue group by Alfred de Musset is called Le Reve du Poete and is found next to the Grand Palais on the South West corner, inside Jardin de la Nouvelle France

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Memories of the 46A, known in day of old as Mountown.

Dublin Bus Donnybrook Garage PA 195 passes preserved DF 415 on the Stillorgan Road.

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Alexander Enviro400 hybrid

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Leyland Atlantean

Panoramic photo of the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel standing in the Jardin du Carrousel section of the Tuileries Gardens, with the Musee Louvre running down each side

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Not your average stagecoach around Dublin, Mulreany's Carriages with their fine horse & carriage, who offer tours around Dublin City Centre, not the average hop on hop off open top view of the city.

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Pont Alexandre III bridges golden statue called Renommee de l'Industrie sculpted by Clement Steiner.

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Railway Preservation Society of Ireland steam engine 461, dating all the way back to 1922 puffs its way past Drumcondra station with a rake of Craven carriages 10 years ago, 5th May 2012.

Feeling #nostalgic today

This time we are looking at the statue La France Victorieuse within the Place du Carrousel at the Louvre museum in Paris France – www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues_527.html

This picture shows the Port de l’Arsenal marina on Canal Saint-Martin that was built during the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte - www.eutouring.com/canal_saint-martin.html

GREAT NEWS - The full re-opening of Notre Dame Cathedral to the public is now the 7th December 2024, this was a shot I took during its 850 year anniversary.

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Found this church right next to Musse du Louvre called Saint-Germain-l'Auxerois with its clock face with the zodiac signs that grabbed my attention - www.eutouring.com/

Pont Alexandre III, renowned as one of Paris’s most iconic bridges, is not only an architectural marvel but also a gallery of artistic sculptures that add to its grandeur. Among these sculptures is the remarkable "Lion Conduit Par un Enfant," translated as "Lion Led by a Child," a work by the celebrated French sculptor Jules Dalou. This statue encapsulates the harmony of strength and innocence and serves as a striking example of Dalou's mastery of form and symbolism.

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All around the Louvre museum you will find different statues and sculpture just this the one called L'Action Enchainee – www.eutouring.com/musee_du_louvre_museum_paris.html

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I met Major General Isaac Trimble at sunset today overlooking The Angle. #historynerd #civilwar

I love visiting historic places & it’s not the same as googling or browsing a book ... it is so different... you are there ... you are mentally & physically there sharing past present & future

Close up shot of just a part of the Gold Gilding on just one of the lamposts found within Place de la Concorde Paris - www.eutouring.com/place_de_la_concorde_in_paris.html

Took this photo within the Cour Carree courtyard of the Louvre museum with its different statues and sculptures along with its central water basin – www.eutouring.com/musee_du_louvre_museum_paris.html

Also along the Pont Alexandre III bridge you will find ornate lamp posts that adorn the parapets on either side

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View along-side Musee du Louvre main I M Pei pyramid with its water feature looking towards Pavillon Sully in the background - www.eutouring.com/musee_du_louvre_museum_paris.html

This is the Renommée des Sciences statue on the Pont Alexandre III, it is a celebration of human intellect and artistic excellence. Emmanuel Fremiet's masterful creation continues to inspire and awe those who encounter it, serving as a timeless reminder of the importance of science and knowledge in our world. As part of one of Paris's most iconic bridges, the statue holds a special place in the city's cultural landscape, embodying the spirit of discovery and achievement.

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Just Avenue du General Eisenhower you will find this statue La Musique statue on one end of the Grand Palais in Paris - www.eutouring.com/history_grand_palais_in_paris.html

Cover of the fabu Kate Beaton book, Hark A Vagrant

Another great Paris attraction to visit is the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs you will find the Fontaine des Quatre Parties du Monde also called the Carpeaux Fountain showcasing its large bronze horse statues sculpted by Emmanuel Fremiet.

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This is one of the well known monumental fountains in Paris, which was designed in the 1860s to represent the four parts of the world with a celestial globe, this is located within the Jardin des Grands Explorateurs in the Jardin Marco Polo part and is classed as an extension of the remarkable Luxembourg Gardens.

Another one of the Pont Alexandre III bridge statues called France de la Renaissance that was sculpted by Jules Coutan.

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Picture of the 1836 Bordeaux statue inside Place de la Concorde square in the 8th Arrondissement of Paris - www.eutouring.com/place_de_la_concorde_in_paris.html

The historical monument Institut de France next to the River Siene with La Balle au Bond water boat restaurant

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Inside the 8th Arrondissement of Paris at the Grand Palais, you will find this bronze equestrian statue called La Science en marche en depit de l'Ignorance, or in English Science marching in the spirit of Ignorance, which was sculpted by Victor Peter. www.eutouring.com/the_grand_palais_in_paris.html

When visiting the Pont Alexandre III bridge you will find golden statues but also Boy and Lion statues on its four corners; – Want to find out more www.eutouring.com/pont_alexandre_iii.html

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Remember to always look up when visiting The Louvre Museum, like this picture taken of Aile Henri IV rooftop with its statue group called Paix - www.eutouring.com/images_paris_statues.html

Misericord depicting a king of England, possibly Edward III or Henry IV. St Laurence’s Church, Ludlow, Shropshire, England

University Church of St. Mary. Oxford, England 1270AD

Magnificent stained glass window of Jasper Tudor and his wife Katherine Woodville in one of many castles he possessed. Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford, Earl of Pembroke, was the uncle of King Henry VII of England and a leading architect of his nephew's successful accession to the throne in 1485 when his army delivered defeat to King Richard III‘s forces at the Battle of Bosworth. He was from the noble Tudor family of Penmynydd in North Wales. He wears his coat of arms, granted to him by his maternal half-brother, King Henry VI, an arms quarterly with the addition of a bordure azure (blue border) with Martlets (heraldic stylised birds known as Martens similar to a swallow). Cardiff Castle, Wales.

Caldor in the sunset. Credit to the original photographer!

Passageway high in the Western ward of Caernarfon Castle. Built after the conquest of Wales by King Edward I of England (Longshanks) as part of The Iron Ring. A series of forts from which English garrisons could launch sorties against uprisings. Caernarfon, North Wales 1283AD

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