Place de la Concorde
Paris France Tourist Information and City Guide
Place de la Concorde is the largest city square in Paris France. The beautiful fountains, monuments and historic buildings at the square attract tourists from around the globe.
Dating back to the mid 1700s, Place de la Concorde is full of history.
The building on the left in this photograph is the luxurious Hotel de Crillon which once was frequented by Marie Antoinette. Years later, that same building was used as the headquarters for Hitler's occupying German army.
Place de la Concorde, Paris France
During the French Revolution many guillotine executions were carried out at Place de la Concorde. Among those executed here were Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
The city square was designed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel in 1755. The Egyptian Obelisk at its centre is 3,300 years old.
Fountain at Place de la Concorde
The Place de la Concorde is located at the eastern end of the Champs Elysee District of Paris France.
Champs Elysees Avenue runs west from the historic square while Tuileries Gardens (Jardins des Tuileries) is situated to its east.
