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into the Jardin des Tuileries about 72 acres 1665 divided into two equal parts by an avenue. Looking west one sees the Obelisk of Luxor, a finer example than the one in London & the Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile at the extremity of the Champs des Elysees. The Gardens contain numerous statues & fountains. We then passed through the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel by the statue of Lafayette & saw facing the Arc, the Monument to Gambetta 1888. We then encircled the Louvre, large buildings once the residence of the Kings, now a museum but closed. They are noble buildings adorned with carvings & statues. Retracing our steps we crossed the Rue de Rivoli & passed through the Jardin du Palais-Royale where we saw Sir Douglas Haig having a constitutional. We gave him the salute. We then visited the Church of Notre-Dame des Victories, a pilgrims resort. The Place des Victories contains an equestrian statue of Louis XIV. Passing along the Rue Coquilliere we reached the Church of St Eustache, a very old & beautiful church 1532 to 1642 in Gothic & Renaissance styles. In the interior the Chapels are decorated with beautiful paintings