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The Royal Palace. In front of the northern wing of the Louvre takes place the Royal Palace. It was built in 1871 by the order of the cardinal Richelieu. During the Commune de Paris of the 1871 the palace got through the fire. In 1875 the restoration works started, and when everything was ready the council of state, the constitutional court and the ministry of culture started to take place there. The amazing arcades of the Royal Palace encourage visiting the antique shops, which are situated around 242 striped columns. It's a real pleasure to have a rest in the garden, founded by Richelieu.

The Eifel Tower. The Eifel Tower, built for the world's fair of 1889, is a real symbol not only of Paris, but of France on the whole. From the top of the tower, which is 307 meters tall, one can enjoy the marvelous view on the city. If to get on foot over 350 or 700 stairs, you'll find yourself only at 1st (57m) or 2nd (115m) platform. That's why it's more reasonable to use the elevators. At the bottom of the Eifel Tower the Champ de Mars is situated. It was used for war games and parades. On the 14th of 1790 at the Champ de Mars the first French constitution was adjured. Nowadays it's a cozy park for having quiet walks.
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