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The oldest public gardens in Paris were created for the queens of France – the Jardin des Tuileries for Catherine de Médicis in the 16th century, and the Jardin du Luxembourg for Marie de Médicis in the 17th century. The Tuileries form the beginning of the axis running from the Arc du Triomphe du Carrousel through the Arc de Triomphe to La Défense. These gardens retain the formality devised by landscape architect André Le Nôtre, originally for the Palace of Versailles. Many of the Jardin des Tuileries’s original sculptures survive, as well as modern pieces, notably the bronze nudes by Aristide Maillol (1861–1944).

The Jardin du Luxembourg also has the traditional formal plan – straight paths, clipped lawns, Classical sculpture and a superb 17th-century fountain. It is shadier and more intimate than the Tuileries, with lots of seats, pony rides and puppet shows to amuse the children. The Jardins des Champs- Elysées, also by Le Nôtre, were reshaped in the English style during the 19th century. The gardens have Belle Epoque pavilions, three theaters (L’Espace Pierre Cardin, Théâtre Marigny and the Théâtre Barrault), chic restaurants – and the ghost of the novelist Marcel Proust, who once played here as a child.

A haven of peace in a busy district is the Jardin du Palais Royal built by Cardinal Richelieu in the 17th century. An elegant arcade encloses the garden. The 19th-century Parc Monceau, in the English picturesque style, has follies and grottoes. The flat Jardins des Invalides and the landscaped Champ-de-Mars were the grounds of the Hôtel des Invalides and the Ecole Militaire. They were the site of the Paris Universal Exhibition, whose reminder is the Eiffel Tower. An attractive public garden is attached to the lovely Hôtel Biron, home of the Musée Rodin. The 17th-century botanical garden Jardin des Plantes is famous for its ancient trees, flowers, alpine garden, greenhouses and small zoo.

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Travelling to New York City is very great. It is because there are a lot of interesting places there. One of the interesting places is Rockefeller center. In this place, there are many exhibits that we can see. Some of them are:

Channel Gardens

Named after the English Channel because they separate the French and British buildings, the gardens change with the calendar and are lined with glowing angels at Christmas. The six fountainhead figures are by René Chambellan.

Sunken Garden

A skating rink in winter and leafy outdoor café in summer, the Sunken Garden is a bright spot year round. It is surrounded by colorful flags that represent the members of the United Nations.

Prometheus Statue

An 18-ft (5.5-m) bronze and gold leaf statue by Paul Manship presides over the Sunken Garden. The pedestal represents Earth and the circle containing the signs of the zodiac represents the heavens.

Atlas Statue

Sculpted by Lee Lawrie, this 14,000-lb (6,350-kg), 15-ft (4.5-m) figure is perched on a 9-ft (3-m) pedestal. One of 15 works by Lawrie at the Center, it stands at the entrance to the International Building.

G.E. Building

The centerpiece of Rockefeller Center is a slim, 70-story limestone tower. The design features gradual setbacks as the building rises to ensure that no office is more than 27 ft (8 m) from a window

NBC Studios

Backstage tours of a major television network’s studios are popular. Visitors can now buy tickets online or write ahead for shows; tickets may also be available in the lobby of the G.E. building.

Today Show Studio

This morning TV show can be viewed live every weekday morning from the sidewalk in front of the studio. A camera often films the fans watching the show.

Shopping Concourse

A variety of stores are found in the underground concourse, also known as the catacombs, of the G.E. Building, including a branch of the Metropolitan Museum shop.

Radio City Music Hall

Guided tours of this Art Deco masterpiece and former movie palace are a chance to admire the decor, the stage, and the legendary Wurlitzer organ.

Paine Webber Art Gallery

Opened in 1985, this gallery mounts four or five shows a year. Changing exhibits are eclectic, ranging from Mayan art to sports photography.

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