PARIS in 4K! Uncover Riverside Charm and Notre-Dame to Louvre

PARIS in 4K! Uncover Riverside Charm and Notre-Dame to Louvre

Notre-Dame de Paris, begun in 1163, stands atop layers of earlier churches dating back to the 4th century Here is the Point Zéro — the symbolic center from which all distances to Paris are measured Place named after a famous Paris police prefect, sits beside the historic flower market The grand Palais de Justice includes the former royal palace, prison, and Sainte-Chapelle It stretches over a third of Île de la Cité and once housed the kings of France Sainte-Chapelle was built between 1242–1248 to house the Crown of Thorns and other relics Its stained glass is considered one of the finest achievements of Gothic art in Europe Boulevard du Palais follows the ancient path of the Roman road that once crossed the island Main boulevard on Île de la Cité, connecting major bridges and historic buildings Pont was named after the nearby Saint-Michel Chapel It was first built in 1378 and has been rebuilt several times The current bridge was completed in 1857 Historic riverside quay, once home to Paris’s police headquarters You can watch a 4K video of a walk in the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain at this link Quiet triangular square built by Henry IV in the early 1600s A peaceful 17th-century setting You can watch a 4K video of a beautiful summer evening walk along the Seine River at the link is a bronze equestrian statue created for Marie de’ Medici, the wife of King, who wanted a statue to honor her husband However, Giambologna, the original sculptor, died before the project was completed Pietro Tacca took over the project and completed the statue in 1614 Unfortunately, the statue was destroyed during the French Revolution in 1792 and later rebuilt in 1818 The New Bridge is the oldest surviving bridge over the River Seine in Paris It was built during the XVI-XVII centuries and is now one of the most iconic symbols of the city Riverside stretch across from the Louvre, named after the Conti royal line The main official scientific institution of France, uniting five national academies It was built in the 17th century, using the money of Cardinal Mazarini, in accordance with his will Elegant riverside promenade linking Saint-Germain with the Seine Named for the writer Voltaire, who died nearby Known for antiques and literary heritage Built in 1834, rebuilt in 1939 Offers striking views of the Louvre Formerly the Quai du Louvre, it was renamed the Quai François Mitterrand after the former French president in 2003 You can watch a 4K video of the walk from Place Vendôme to the Louvre on the link Its collections cover vast geographical and temporal spaces, from Western Europe to Iran, through Greece, Egypt, and the Middle East, from antiquity to 1848 Originally sculpted by Bernini and altered by Girardon. This version casts the king as a Roman hero The glass pyramid of the Louvre is the main entrance to the museum and one of the most recognizable symbols of Paris It was created between 1985 and 1989 by architect I. M. Pei

PARIS in 4K | Part 2: From Notre-Dame to the Louvre: Paris Icons & Riverside Serenity
Discover the soul of Paris on foot!
This 40-minute walking tour will take you through the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral, along the elegant streets and squares of the Île de la Cité, and then continue along the cozy quays of the River Seine to the fabulous Louvre Museum.
📍 Route: Notre-Dame → Île de la Cité → Pont Neuf → Quai de Conti → Cour Napoléon (Louvre)
🎧 No narration — just real-life sounds of the city and authentic atmosphere.
🎥 Shot in spring with fresh greenery, this video captures both famous sights and hidden corners. Perfect for virtual travel, ambience, and slow-paced exploration.
Video Timeline Links:
00:00 – Walking Tour Intro
00:48 – Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
03:46 – Place Louis Lépine
05:18 – Palais de Justice de Paris
05:44 – The Holy Chapel (Sainte Chapelle)
06:15 – Boulevard du Palais
08:24 – Pont Saint-Michel
09:07 – Quai des Orfevres
13:46 – Place Daufine
18:28 – The Equestrian Statue of Henry IV
20:19 – Pont Neuf
22:05 – Quai de Conti
25:25 – Institut de France
29:48 – Quai Malaquais
31:08 – Quai Voltaire
33:06 – Pont du Carrousel
37:00 – Musée du Louvre

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