A copy of Rigaud's famous portrait of the king (1701) hangs here (see right of picture)

Arc de Triomphe - Built by Napoleon to commemorate his various military victories - dominates the Champs-Elysees

Arcade on Rue de Rivoli

Architect Louis Le Vau built the first section which expanded into an enlarged courtyard

Architect Louis Le Vau built the first section which expanded into an enlarged courtyard

Assemblee Nationale Palais Bourbon, originally built for Louis XIV's daughter.

Designed by Charles Le Brun and dedicated to god Apollo

Fountain in the Place de la Concordei

Fountain of Latona with statue of the goddess Latona

Fountain of Latona with statue of the goddess Latona

From 1678, Jules Hardouin-Mansart added the north and south wings including the Hall of Mirrors

Glittering golden roof of the Dome Church [Les Invalides - Paris - France]

Grand entrance to Les Invalides [Paris - France]

Hall of Battles, opened by King Louis-Philippe in 1837, houses paintings depicting Frances's military triumphs

Hall of Battles, opened by King Louis-Philippe in 1837, houses paintings depicting Frances's military triumphs [Palace of Versa