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LBY4599430: The four parts of the world (four parts of the world), or fountain of the observatory or the Carpeaux fountain (1867-1874) at the Place Camille Jullian, in the garden of Marco Polo, Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris 6th arrondissement. It represents the four parts of the world, sculpted by Jean Baptiste (Jean-Baptiste) Carpeaux (1827-1875), while the base of eight marine horses was made by Emmanuel Fremiet (1824-1910). It was designed by architect Gabriel Davioud (1824-1881). Photography 20/04/09. / Bridgeman Images
LBY4601925: Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris. From the 4th century, an episcopal ensemble, an atour group of a basilica with exceptional dimensions, settled on the island of La Cite. The construction of the Gothic cathedral began around 1160 and was completed in the 14th century. Partially destroyed during the Revolution, it had to be extensively restored in the 19th century by the architect Eugene Viollet le Duc (1814-1879). Photography 07/11/05. / Bridgeman Images