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28 December 2007

The University of Paris (La Sorbonne), Place de la Sorbonne, Paris, France

The historic University of Paris first appeared in the second half of the 12th century, but was in 1970 reorganised as 13 autonomous universities (University of Paris I–XIII). The university is often referred to as the Sorbonne or La Sorbonne after the collegiate institution founded about 1257 by Robert de Sorbon, but the university as such was older and was never completely centred on the Sorbonne. Of the thirteen current successor universities, the first four have a presence in the historical Sorbonne building, and three include "Sorbonne" in their names.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

The Hôtel Ritz, Place Vendôme, Paris, France

The Hôtel Ritz is a hotel located at 15 Place Vendôme, in the heart of Paris

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Place Vendôme is a square in the 1st arrondissement of Paris located to the north of the Tuileries Gardens and east of the Église de la Madeleine. It is the starting point of the Rue de la Paix. Its regular architecture by Jules Hardouin-Mansart and pedimented screens canted across the corners give the rectangular Place Vendôme the aspect of an octagon.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

The Palais du Luxembourg, Paris, France

The Palais du Luxembourg in the VIe arrondissement of Paris, north of the Luxembourg Garden, is where the French Senate meets.

The formal Luxembourg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg) presents a 25-hectare green parterre of gravel and lawn populated with statues and provided with large basins of water where children sail model boats. In the southwest corner, there is an orchard of apple and pear trees and the théâtre des marionettes (puppet theatre).

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Paris, France

The Sacré-Cœur Basilica (French: Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, "Basilica of the Sacred Heart") is a Roman Catholic basilica and popular landmark in Paris, France, dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The basilica is located at the summit of the butte Montmartre (Montmartre butte), the highest point in the city.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

Hôtel de Ville, Paris, France

The Hôtel de Ville (French for "City Hall") in Paris, France, is the building housing the City of Paris's administration. Standing on the place de l'Hôtel de Ville (formerly the place de Grève) in the city's IVe arrondissement, it has been the location of the municipality of Paris since 1357. It serves multiple functions, housing the local administration, the Mayor of Paris (since 1977), and also being a venue for large receptions.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

The Palais Garnier, Paris, France

The Palais Garnier, aka the Opéra de Paris or Opéra Garnier or Grand Opera House, but more commonly as the Paris Opéra, is a 2,200 seat opera house in Paris, France. A grand landmark designed by Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style, it is regarded as one of the architectural masterpieces of its time.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

Église de la Madeleine, Paris, France

L'église de la Madeleine, or L'église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine (or simply "La Madeleine"), is a church in a commanding position in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, in its present form designed as a temple to the glory of Napoleon's army.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris, France

Père-Lachaise Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the city of Paris, France at 118 acres.

Père-Lachaise is one of the most famous cemeteries in world. Located in the 20e arrondissement, it is reputed to be the world's most-visited cemetery, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually to the graves of those who have enhanced French life over the past 200 years.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

Place de la Concorde, Paris, France

The Place de la Concorde is one of the major squares in Paris, France. It is located in the city's eighth arrondissement, at the eastern end of the Champs-Élysées.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard

The Grand Palais, Paris, France

The Grand Palais is a large glass exhibition hall that was built for the Paris Exhibition of 1900. It is located in the VIIIe arrondissement of Paris, France.

Above Paris: The Aerial Survey of Roger Henrard