The Place de la Concorde is truly the heart of Paris.  Beautiful fountains, monuments and old buildings attract tourists from around the world.  Dating back to the mid 1700s, this square is full of history.

The building on the left is the luxurious Hotel de Crillon which once was frequented by Marie Antoinette.  Many years later, it was used as the headquarters for Hitler's occupying German army.  The Obelisk in the foreground is 3,300 years old.

The Place de la Concorde is located between the Champs Elysees and the Jardins des Tuileries (Tuileries Gardens).