When I was in Paris last week, quite by accident we stumbled on this incredibly beautiful and moving peace monument. It was made of steel and glass, surrounded by freestanding columns and had the word peace written all over it in different languages. It was especially beautiful at twilight, and we could see the Eiffel Tower through an opening. I think it was near Invalides. Does anyone know anything about this? It occurred to me that it may have been erected post-9/11, but in any case, I'd love to know more about it. It was lovely.

No. It has been erected several years ago. But unfortunately I don't remember any specifics.

Sounds like the Peace Wall in the Champs de Mars? That was constructed as part of the millenium festivities, I think, just general peace in the world ideas. The designer was Clara Halter. It has its own web site, actually, here it is<BR>http://www.murpourlapaix.com/site/<BR><BR>oh, just found a mirror site in English:<BR>www.wallforpeace.com

Thank you so much for the information. The site is very good and provides an opportunity to send a message of peace. I encourage Paris visitors to see this - it's really lovely.

a different but neverthess moving experience is the monument to the deportation [many french sent to concentration camps] at the eastern end of ile st louis. down steps in the park. the design of this simple memorial is so impressive..