A ton of energy & the ability to walk, walk, walk is what you need if you visit Paris. Cathedrals, cafés, monuments or the museum – there is so much to explore & experience in this city, which is best done walking. And of course the camera is kept busy too.
History everywhere you look is Paris in a nutshell to me.
A panoramic cruise on the River Seine is a great way to take in the many views of Paris. Visiting the 12th century Notre Dame Cathedral brings back memories of Hugo’s book ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’.
To behold Paris’ most iconic symbol the Eiffel Tower is truly awesome. Walking down the Champs Elysees, supposedly ‘the most beautiful avenue in the world’ is a great way to absorb the city & you also get to view the historic Arc de Triomphe. We also got to witness the celebrations of the Bastille Day or French National Day…when all of Paris seems to converge on the Champs Elysees to witness the parade & celebrations.
No trip is complete without a visit to the Louvre – this museum has just too much to see in a short duration; most popular attraction without a doubt being Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’. It was so crowded with tourists…had to literally push through the crowd for a glimpse up close – I wasn’t able to capture a very clear picture though.
Around the city one gets to admire the many monuments & rich architecture – below are photos of the La Madeleine Church (formerly meant to be a Temple) as well as the statue of Joan of Arc. Way too much to see!!!
While there indulge merrily in the local French cuisine…& go get some joie de vivre!
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