Palais de la Légion D’Honneur
Palais de la Légion D’Honneur is a historical site in Paris, Île-de-France. Palais de la Légion D’Honneur is situated nearby to the museum Musée de la Légion d’honneur, as well as near Orsay Museum.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Orsay Museum and Musée de la Légion d’honneur.
Orsay Museum
Museum
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The Musée d'Orsay is a museum in Paris, France, on the Left Bank of the Seine. It is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, a Beaux-Arts railway station built from 1898 to 1900. Orsay Museum is situated 170 metres east of Palais de la Légion D’Honneur.
Musée de la Légion d’honneur
Museum
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The Musée national de la Légion d'honneur et des ordres de chevalerie is a French national museum of orders of merit and orders of chivalry. It is located in the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur beside the Musée d'Orsay at 2, rue de la Légion-d'Honneur, in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France.
Place de la Concorde
Square
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The Place de la Concorde, originally the Place Louis XV, and later the Place Louis XVI, is a public square in Paris. Measuring 7.6 ha in area, it is the largest square in the city. Place de la Concorde is situated 630 metres north of Palais de la Légion D’Honneur.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Faubourg Saint-Germain and 1st arrondissement.
Faubourg Saint-Germain
Quarter
Faubourg Saint-Germain is a historic district of Paris, France. The Faubourg has long been known as the favourite home of the French high nobility and hosts many aristocratic hôtels particuliers. It is currently part of the 7th arrondissement of Paris.
1st arrondissement
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The centre of contemporary Paris and the site of such landmarks as the Louvre and of the Tuileries and Palais-Royal, the 1st arrondissement is full of attractions for travellers of all inclinations, including some of the finest parks, museums, shops, and bars in the city.
7th arrondissement
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The 7th arrondissement is perhaps the most expensive area to live in Paris. The Eiffel Tower, one of the most famous tourist sites in the world, is here, as well as many government buildings. Many dignitaries and VIPs populate this arrondissement.
Palais de la Légion D’Honneur
- Type: Historical site
- Also known as: “Palais de la Legion D’Honneur”
- Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Latitude
48.86023° or 48° 51′ 37″ northLongitude
2.32429° or 2° 19′ 27″ eastElevation
31 metres (102 feet)Open location code
8FW4V86F+3PGeoNames ID
12495710
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In Other Languages
“Palais de la Légion D’Honneur” goes by many names.
- French: “Hôtel de Salm”
- French: “Musée national de la Légion d’honneur et des ordres de chevalerie”
- French: “Palais de la Légion D’Honneur” (historical)
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Invalides and Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Le Bellechasse Saint Germain Hotel and Libertel Bellechasse.
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