Paris Left Bank Photos

The Left Bank of Paris comprises such sites as the Latin Quarter, Sorbonne University, Luxembourg Palace, several significant churches, plus other sites.

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St-Michel Fountain St-Michel Fountain affixed to end wall of building as part of vista plan by Baron Haussmann. Paris, France Archangel Michael wrestling devil by Francisque-Joseph Duret at St-Michel Fountain. Paris, France Winged dragon spouting water by Henri Alfred Jacquemart at St-Michel Fountain. Paris, France
Latin Quarter Ancient buildings of Rue Galande in Latin Quarter. Paris, France Rue Mazarine in Latin Quarter with domed Institute de France at end. Paris, France Rue de Buci streetscape in Latin Quarter. Paris, France
Luxembourg Palace Luxembourg Palace over model sailboats on great basin of Luxembourg Gardens. Paris, France Parisians relaxing around ponds of Luxembourg Gardens. Paris, France Fontaine de l'Observatoire by four sculptors. Paris, France
Paris Observatory (1667-71) Paris Observatory campus on Left Bank. Paris, France Astronomer U.J.J.Le Verrier who predicted planet Neptune statue at Paris Observatory. Paris, France Hotel de Massa by Le Boursier was moved in 1929 from Champs-Elysées to campus of Paris Observatory. Paris, France
Between Luxembourg Palace & Paris Observatory Monument to Francis Garnier French naval officer who explored Mekong River in Southeast Asia on Av. de l'Observatoire. Paris, France Brick facade of Institute of Art and Archeology part of Sorbonne University of Paris. Paris, France Courtyard view of Art Deco building. Paris, France
Val-de-Grâce Church (1634-67) Baroque Val-de-Grâce church flanked by Val-de-Grâce hospital. Paris, France Baroque scroll & facade of Val-de-Grâce church seen from approaching street. Paris, France Buildings facing Val-de-Grâce church. Paris, France
Pantheon (1758-90) (originally Sainte Genevieve) Pantheon national Mausoleum. Paris, France Interior architecture of Pantheon a church converted during the Revolution to celebrate notable French historical figures. Paris, France Sainte Genevieve supplying Paris besieged by Attila the Hun mural at Pantheon. Paris, France
Sorbonne University Sorbonne Chapel. Paris, France Sorbonne University buildings along rue St-Jacques including observatory tower. Paris, France Faculty of Law building at Sorbonne University on Place du Panthéon. Paris, France
St-Germain-des-Prés Church (10th-12thC) Romanesque & Gothic St-Germain-des-Prés church apse view. Paris, France Evangelist symbols of Sts. Mark's bull & John's eagle painted in apse of St-Germain-des-Prés. Paris, France Restored gilded angels & saints on column capital at St-Germain-des-Prés. Paris, France
Sevres Arch Sevres Arch ceramic industrial display now at Square Felix-Désroulles beside St-Germain-des-Prés. Paris, France Detail of Art Nouveau roundel of female figure on Sevres Arch at St-Germain-des-Prés. Paris, France Detail of upper right corner with 1900 date of arch over owl & plaque with poppies on Sevres Arch at St-Germain-des-Prés. Paris, France
St-Sulpice Church (17thC) Barouque St-Sulpice fountain before two unmatched towers of St-Sulpice church. Paris, France Gnomon obelisk plus brass line on floor, astronomical instrument to determine equinoxes hence Easter, at St-Sulpice church. Paris, France Detail of Jacob Wrestling with the Angel painting by Eugène Delacroix at St-Sulpice church. Paris, France
St-Séverin Church (15thC) Gothic Flamboyant Gothic facade of St-Séverin Church. Paris, France Modern stained glass window in St-Séverin Church. Paris, France French kings & leaders stained glass windows in St-Séverin Church. Paris, France
St-Julien-le-Pauvre Church (13thC) Romanesque St-Julien-le-Pauvre Church. Paris, France Angels carved on column capital at St-Julien-le-Pauvre Church. Paris, France Eastern Catholic icon worship screen at St-Julien-le-Pauvre Church. Paris, France
St-Étienne-du-Mont Church (1494-1624) French Gothic & Renaissance St-Étienne-du-Mont church. Paris, France Portal of St-Étienne-du-Mont church. Paris, France Stoning of Saint Stephen frieze by Gabriel Jules Thomas on St-Étienne-du-Mont church. Paris, France
St Pierre de Chaillot Church (1938) Romanesque Revival & Art Deco Bell tower of St Pierre de Chaillot. Paris, France St Pierre de Chaillot facade carved with life story of St. Peter. Paris, France Art Deco carving of St. Peter crucified upside-down at St Pierre de Chaillot. Paris, France
Grand Paris Mosque (1926) & Arab World Institute (1987) Grand Mosque of Paris. Paris, France Window unit of Arab World Institute building. Paris, France Curve & corner angle facades at Arab World Institute building. Paris, France
Roman Arena & Botanical Garden Kids playing ball in Roman amphitheater of Lutèce. Paris, France Grande Galerie de l'Évolution beyond botanical garden. Paris, France Glass house at botanical garden. Paris, France
Seine Up River from Gare de Lyon Embarcadère du Ministère des Finances projecting over Seine River. Paris, France Buildings along Quai d'Austerlitz with green tubing facade on River Seine. Paris, France Simone de Beauvoir footbridge over River Seine leading to National Library. Paris, France
Area around Place d'Italie Place d'Italie dominated by tower of shopping center. Paris, France Clock tower of Mairie of 13th Arrondissement on Place d'Italie. Paris, France Gobelins historic tapestry factory. Paris, France
Les Invalides & Napoleon's Tomb Detail of cupola & Dome at Les Invalides. Paris, France Courtyard & parade ground of Les Invalides. Paris, France Tomb of Napoleon I at Les Invalides. Paris, France
Rodin Museum Garden facade of Rodin Museum. Paris, France Monument to Burghers of Calais by Auguste Rodin to remember six Calais dignitaries who surrendered to England during Hundred Years' War to save town at Rodin Museum. Paris, France The Thinker bronze sculpture in garden at Rodin Museum. Paris, France
Seine South of Eiffel Tower Curved section of facade of Radio France headquarters. Paris, France Passy-Kennedy Building curves around park like courtyard. Paris, France Tour Totem & red Hôtel Novotel surrounded by Grenelle area tower residences. Paris, France
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