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Place de la Concorde
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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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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Horsham, UK101 contributions
Ancient Egypt in Paris.
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.
Written March 17, 2023
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Wesley C
Tucson, AZ9,878 contributions
Massive Public Square with a Lot of History
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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Adrienne K
Clarksburg, MD332 contributions
Any time of day of night it's beautiful place to experience Paris
Jul 2019
Unfortunately the ferris wheel (Roue de Paris) is no longer there but it is worth seeing the obelisk. My son and I lucked out because it was a cloudy/sunny spring day in Paris which made it perfect for pics. The best part is the obelisk looks different at different times of the day (we were in Paris 14 days and drove through the Place de la Concorde many times) as well as in sunshine and clouds. The black/golden gilded gate which leads to the Place de la Concorde is incredible and you can get great long distance shots of the Eiffel Tower. It was tough to get alone shots of the fountain and you had to time it just right to get the water flowing. A must see in Paris!!
Written June 9, 2020
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand19,983 contributions
Obelisk and Fountain
Jan 2020
The plaza is fairly large and in the middle of it is an island with an obelisk and a fountain. The obelisk has a golden tip and hieroglyphics along the side. It was quite an interesting thing to see. The fountain is also quite interesting with the sculpture in the fountain.
The plaza is located at one end of the Tuileries garden and has an entrance there. We went in the evening and it was quite busy with lots of people just loitering around. I wasn't sure if they were waiting for anything though. Apart from the pedestrian traffic, there were also quite a few cars so I didn't end up going close the obelisk or fountain.
Written May 12, 2020
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JnVSydney
Greater Sydney, Australia17,470 contributions
Feast for the eyes
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.
Written April 8, 2020
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charbias
Lyon, France162 contributions
Meeting place
Dec 2019
Even though it was a cold day, there were many people around making it a vibey place to be. As it was winter there was no water in the fountain, so although the sculptures are interesting, I would like to go back in summer to see it full of water. Good place to meet friends if you're coming in from different parts of Paris
Written January 8, 2020
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amritta
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina52 contributions
Wide
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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Traveler O
Washington DC, DC830 contributions
Place de la Revolution: also busy traffic square
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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tinylass
Sheffield, UK4,051 contributions
Nice area
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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Herbert C
819 contributions
Traffic chaos and noise
Oct 2022 • Couples
Other than its historical significance as the site where King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were executed during the French Revolution, the largest public square in Paris is just a major noisy intersection with traffic coming from all direction, including Champs-Elysees. Strangely, the centerpiece of the square is an obelisk imprinted with ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, supposedly a gift from Egypt. Not a must-see, but chances are you will pass through this square one way or another.
Written November 9, 2022
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