Alphand

Alphand is a monument in Paris, Île-de-France. Alphand is situated nearby to the government office Consulat d’Algérie, as well as near Embassy of Ireland.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower.

Arc de Triomphe

Photo: Jiuguang Wang, CC BY-SA 2.0.

The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, often simply called the Arc de Triomphe, is one of the most famous monuments in Paris, France. It is located at the western end of the Champs-Élysées, at the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle—formerly known as the Place de l'Étoile—named for the star-shaped configuration formed by the convergence of twelve radiating avenues. Arc de Triomphe is situated 380 metres east of Alphand.

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 south of Alphand.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier holds an unidentified member of the French armed forces killed during the First World War, to symbolically commemorate all soldiers who have died for France throughout history. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is situated 390 metres east of Alphand.