Porte des lions
Porte des lions is a sally port in Paris, Île-de-France. Access is restricted and requires permission. Porte des lions is situated nearby to the university École du Louvre, as well as near the bridge Pont Royal.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Orsay Museum and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.
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 390 metres west of Porte des lions.
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
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The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch in Paris, located in the Place du Carrousel. It is an example of Neoclassical architecture in the Corinthian order. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel is situated 150 metres northeast of Porte des lions.
École du Louvre
University
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The École du Louvre is a selective institution of higher education and prestigious grande école located in the Aile de Flore of the Louvre Palace in Paris, France.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include 1st arrondissement and Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
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.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Quarter
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Saint-Germain-des-Prés is one of the four administrative quarters of the 6th arrondissement of Paris, France, located around the church of the former Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
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.
Porte des lions
- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Type: Sally port
- Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
48.86066° or 48° 51′ 38″ northLongitude
2.33168° or 2° 19′ 54″ eastOpen location code
8FW4V86J+7MOpenStreetMap ID
node 679496134
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