Modern France
Modern France is a work of art in Paris, Île-de-France. Modern France is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Pont Alexandre III, as well as near Alexandre III Bridge.- Type: Work of art
- Artwork type: sculpture
- Also known as: “La France moderne”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Alexandre III Bridge and Grand Palais.
Alexandre III Bridge
Bridge
Grand Palais
Museum
Photo: daryl mitchell, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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 220 metres north of Modern France.
Eiffel Tower
Photo: Benh, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Eiffel Tower is a 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 1½ km southwest of Modern France.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 7th arrondissement and 8th arrondissement.
7th arrondissement
Photo: Ypsilon from Finland, CC0.
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.
8th arrondissement
Photo: Aleksandr Zykov, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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.
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.
Modern France
- Category: tourism
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.86431° or 48° 51′ 52″ northLongitude
2.31328° or 2° 18′ 48″ eastOpen location code
8FW4V877+P8OpenStreetMap ID
node 6064833262OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=artworkOpenStreetMap attribute
artwork_type=sculpture
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