TEC4571991: L'Observatoire astronomique, 61 avenue de l'Observatoire in Paris. Construction 1672, architect Claude Perrault (1613-1688). First national observatory, it was founded in 1667 at the request of Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Colbert (1619-1683) to respond to the wishes of the scientific community. It was intended to be used for astronomical observations but also to be the meeting place for the newest academy of Sciences established in 1666. / Bridgeman Images
TEC4571486: Place des Victoires, Paris 2nd arrondissement. Jules Hardouin Mansart (1646-1708) designed this square dedicated to Louis XIV (1638-1715), basing all its proportions on those of the king's statue. The revolutionaries destroyed the monument which was replaced in 1822 by the equestrian statue made by Francois Joseph Bosio (1768-1845). / Bridgeman Images
TEC4572252: Artist workshop, 31 rue Campagne 1ere in Paris 14th arrondissement. Construction 1911, architect Andre Arfvidson (1870-1935), Gres d'Alexandre Bigot (1863-1927). Building prizes at the contest of facades in 1911 with the systematic appearance of duplex. Photography 10/05/88. / Bridgeman Images
LBY4572736: Les Catacombes, Paris 14th arrondissement. The origin of the catacombs dates back to the end of the 18th century, and collected all the bones found in the soil of Paris until around 1950. Anonymity is complete. It is estimated that six million of the individuals whose remains were collected in the catacombs. / Bridgeman Images