Place François-Ier
Place François-Ier is a square in Paris, Île-de-France. Place François-Ier is situated nearby to the museum Grand Palais, as well as near Champs-Élysées.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Champs-Élysées and Eiffel Tower.
Champs-Élysées
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The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is an avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, France. The avenue is 1.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide, running between the Place de la Concorde in the east and the Place Charles de Gaulle in the west, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. Champs-Élysées is situated 540 metres north of Place François-Ier.
Eiffel Tower
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The Eiffel Tower is a wrought-iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower from 1887 to 1889. Eiffel Tower is situated 1¼ km southwest of Place François-Ier.
Grand Palais
Museum
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The Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées, commonly known as the Grand Palais, is a historic site, exhibition hall and museum complex located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris between the Champs-Élysées and the Seine, France on Avenue Winston-Churchill. Grand Palais is situated 320 metres east of Place François-Ier.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 8th arrondissement and 7th arrondissement.
8th arrondissement
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The 8th arrondissement of Paris is home to the Avenue des Champs Elysées, which ends up at the Arc de Triomphe. The executive branch of French government is also based here, as well as the embassies of certain nations.
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.
Faubourg Saint-Germain
Suburb
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.
Place François-Ier
- Type: Square
- Also known as: “Place Francois-Ier”
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
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Latitude
48.8662° or 48° 51′ 58″ northLongitude
2.30784° or 2° 18′ 28″ eastElevation
31 metres (102 feet)Open location code
8FW4V885+F4GeoNames ID
13133001
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