MY THREE DAYS IN PARIS....DURING MY CRUISE DOWN THE SEINE.....

Today I'm joining lots of ladies to celebrate a little trip to Paris.  The beautiful Anita of Castle's Crowns and Cottages is our gracious host.  Please visit her to see all the other wonderful bloggers who are sharing their story.

In 2007, my beautiful soul mate and I were fortunate enough to take a cruise down the Seine.  We were joined by long time friends for this cruise...beginning in Paris...and stopping at the various artist's colonies along the river.

We had three wonderful days in Paris.  Now...we all know...three days is NOT NEARLY long enough to see this wonderful city.  One could live there..and still not be able to see all it's wonders.

Anyway...here are a few photos of my adventure....Hopefully, I won't bore you to death with these.  LOL

At the airport waiting for our flight,  it is obviously a long one...so if you travel...there....wear comfortable clothing.

I know we all think France is the "fashion capitol" of the world...but while traveling ~~ comfort is a MUST.  Shoes especially.....WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES....you will be doing A LOT of walking.

Picture of our ship....this is a little further down the river in front of one of the sweet villages along the way.

Now...just a few shots of some of the things we were able to visit:

The Champs Elysees lined with specialty shops and boutiques....a shopper's mecca. It means "The Elysian Fields" named after the place of the blessed in Greek mythology.  The Arc de Triomphe stands over 165 feet high and is 45 meters wide.  The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from the First World War lies beneath the Arc.

Next....the Eiffel Tower~~which stands 81 stories high.

(Gads...what a horrible picture of "fluffy" me) LOL

Notre Dame Cathedral~~they were doing repair work on the cathedral while we were there so inside visitation was very limited.

Various Paris streets and architecture...

The Louvre courtyard entrance

Wider shot of  the Louvre

Inside the Louvre...in the atrium before heading into the actual museum.  You are NOT allowed to take any photos inside the actual museum...so all my pictures are of the surrounding atrium area.

"Winged Victory"

"The Muses"

We were also able to visit Montmarte Hill;

the artist colony of early Paris.  It was located away from the city during the reigns of the Louie's. It is also the part of Paris that housed many of the "Impressionist" artists and writers during the l900's when the place "to be" was PARIS.

when you first walk up the hill into the village on your right is the beautiful La Sacre Couir

This was located at the entrance of our tour...in Montmarte Hill...called Mouline de La Gallette

interesting art along the walk...La Passe Muraille

A little bistro along our stroll.  During the city's early years Monmartte was full of grape vineyards....it was actually out in the country.

We connected  with friend's living in Paris.

They took us to the islands "de la Cite" and "I'ile St Louis".

These two islands were the original location of the city in the l600 and 1700's. Through the various Kings the city expanded to what is known now as "the right bank" and "the left bank".

We attended a wonderful concert in the cathedral San Chapel, located in I'ile St Louis  It was a free concert....one of so many that are held all the time around this wonderful city.

It was a late afternoon concert and I was able to get a shot of the marvelous stained glass window.

More pictures of architecture on this lovely island....the king's favorites and loyal servants would have lived in these apartments.

It was a wonderful adventure for us....full of history....and information.  

I know many of you ladies are enthralled with the French and their sense of style...it shows in everything they do.  But....should you ever have a chance to go to Paris...I encourage you to LEARN about the history of this wonderful city....the flea markets are great.....but the HISTORY IS GLORIOUS.

I hope you have enjoyed this little journey today....again..I encourage you to visit all the other wonderful ladies on their Paris visits.

Hugs,

Jo