Man rests by the large lovely fountain
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Detail above the porch
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Detail of the clock
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A gargoyle rain spout (note the anti-bird screening)
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Another gargoyle rain spout
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And yet another gargoyle rain spout
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The porch is covered with saints and goblins
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The saints loiter just above eye level
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Some saints stand on goblins
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A wide square courtyard formed by oldest Louvre
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Ahead, through the arch, the glass pyramid
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Detail of one of the buildings
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Third side of the wide courtyard
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A guided tour rests and listens
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Other tourists simply wander and admire
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The pyramid visible through the arch
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More Louvre buildings north side past the arch
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Louvre buildings south side past the arch
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Detail of a building's spire
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Photo pros snap pics of the Louvre plaza
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Small pyramids and fountains litter plaza
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Large fountain behind the main pyramid
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Security screening inside main pyramid
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Wide view looking north east
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Arc du Carrousel lies along east/west line
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Looking up under the Arc du Carrousel
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Detail of the figures on top of Arc du Carrousel
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A place to buy snacks along the way
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An area to loiter on the grass
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Looking backward east at Arc du Carrousel
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Sidewalk sales of cheap trinkets
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Nude statues litter the grounds
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Detail of a bordering building's roof
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Man shades lens to snap a shot
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Woman shoots purple tree
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Further along we approach a fountain
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Looking east from the fountain
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Man weeps over sale of cheap food
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St. Germain's porch added in 1435
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Menu at restaurant under leafy chestnut trees
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Leafy chestnut trees sport lovely white blooms
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The leafy chestnut tree-lined path
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Trees planted as if in an orchard
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Child waits for mother's return
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Donkey rides for kids under the trees
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The donkeys used for rides seem content
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Kids in hats play in playground
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Rest in the shade on a blazing hot day
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Sun bathing against wall beyond flowers
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Square cut trees
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A private moment despite the crowd
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