The Paris Needle (L'aiguille de Cléopâtre) is in the Place de la Concorde. The center of the Place is occupied by the giant Egyptian obelisk decorated with hieroglyphics exalting the reign of the pharaoh Ramesses II. It once marked the entrance to the Luxor Temple.
However, it is now more often referred to more formally as the "the Luxor Obelisk".
Napoleon's Tomb and on the left was previously a military hospital. Now it's the military museum.
Hôtel des Invalides. Founded in 1671 by Louis XIV, the Sun King. He wanted to provide accommodation for disabled and impoverished war veterans.
