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Musée Rodin
The Musée Rodin in Paris, France, is a museum that was opened in 1919 in the Hôtel Biron and surrounding grounds. It displays works by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The gardens of the Musée Rodin are nearly as much a work of art as the sculptures. The powerful Balzac, portrayed in his dressing gown and subject of yet another scandal, and figures from the mythic Burghers of Calais take their places among evergreens, ferns, allées of trees, and, most notably, rosebushes (more than 2,000 of them, representing 100 varieties). The museum has some information in English. www.musee-rodin.fr.
Address: 75 rue de Varenne, Paris, France
Phone: 01-44-18-61-10
Les Invalides
Les Invalides consists of a complex of buildings in the 7th arrondissement containing museums and monuments, all relating to the military history of France, as well as a hospital and a retirement home for war veterans, the building's original purpose. It is also the burial site for some of France's war heroes. The most notable tomb at Les Invalides is that of Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) in the crypt under Mansart's dome.
Eiffel Tower
www.tour-eiffel.fr
One of the world's most popular and well-known sites, this tower is not only a must-see for visitors but Paris's signature landmark. Although the structure was poorly received when it premiered, it's now a symbol of great civic and national pride. In fact, visitors must often wait in line before taking the elevator to the observation deck and seeing the city spread out below. At night, the tower becomes a beautifully illuminated sculpture. Gustave Eiffel, who designed the tower, also created the framework for NYC's Statue of Liberty.
Champ de Mars
The Champ de Mars is a large public green-space in Paris, France, located in the 7th arrondissement, between the Eiffel Tower to the northwest and the École Militaire to the southeast. The park is named after the Campus Martius of Rome. In English Champ de Mars means "Field of Mars", from Mars the Roman god of war, from its original use for military training.
