Paris: Memorial

Places and attractions in the Memorial category

Panthéon

Colonnaded neoclassical mausoleum The Panthéon in Paris stands not only as a striking example of neoclassical architecture but also as a revered memorial to some of France's most distinguished citizens. Situated in the Latin Quarter of Paris, this grand edifice was originally built as a church...

Monument des Droits de l'Homme

The Monument des Droits de l'Homme, tucked away in the picturesque Champ de Mars near the Eiffel Tower, stands as a lesser-known yet significant historical landmark in Paris, France. This monument, dedicated to human rights, serves as a powerful symbol of the universal...

Flamme de la Liberté

The Flamme de la Liberté is an emblematic monument situated in Paris, France, that has come to represent more than its original intention. This full-scale replica of the flame held by the Statue of Liberty in New York was offered to the city of Paris by donors...

Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation

Nestled at the eastern tip of the Île de la Cité in Paris, the Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation offers a poignant tribute to the more than 200,000 French victims who were deported by the Vichy government to Nazi concentration camps during World War II.

Statue de la Liberté

Hundreds of replicas of the Statue of Liberty have been created worldwide. The original Statue of Liberty is 151 feet tall and stands on a pedestal that is 154 feet tall, making the height of the entire sculpture 305 feet.

Place des Victoires

The Place des Victoires is a circular place in Paris, located a short distance northeast from the Palais Royal and straddling the border between the 1st and the 2nd arrondissements.

Palais de l'Alma

The Palais de l'Alma is a National Palace of the French Republic, located in Paris 7th arrondissement. It is close to the Musée du quai Branly, and almost in front of the Pont de l'Alma. The name of the palace comes from the Battle of the Alma.

Hôtel de Noirmoutier

The Hôtel de Noirmoutier is a hôtel particulier in Paris, France. It was built in 1723. It has been listed by the French Ministry of Culture since February 12, 1996. The mansion served as a model for Spencer Hays' residence in Nashville, Tennessee.

Medici column

The Medici column is a monument in Paris, France, located in front of the Bourse de commerce. It has been listed since 1862 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture, and is the only remnant of the former Hôtel de Soissons.

Fort Mont-Valérien

19th-century fortress and WWII prison Fort Mont-Valérien is a fortress in Suresnes, a western Paris suburb, built in 1841 as part of the city's ring of modern fortifications. It overlooks the Bois de Boulogne.

Mémorial de la France combattante

The Mémorial de la France combattante is the most important memorial to French fighters of World War II. It is situated below Fort Mont-Valérien in Suresnes, in the western suburbs of Paris. It commemorates members of the armed forces from France and the colonies, and members of the French Resistance.

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