Category: FranceBy traveltripz on Mar 3, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
The rue de Lille was once the central lane of the garden belonging to Henri IV’s famous queen, Marguerite de Valois. When she died in 1615, the property was sold off in lots, and became the private mansions.During the 19th century, between 1810 and 1838 there were two buildings constructed on the site of the […]
By traveltripz on Mar 3, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
We awoke on the second morning in Paris to the sound of the street cleaning machines. Funnily enough we had been told that Paris was a dirty city. Well we certainly did not see any signs of the things we were told to expect.
If anything the city was sparkling clean and the street cleaner came […]
By traveltripz on Mar 3, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
Just look at the intricate patterns on the ceiling surrounding the sky light. And the detail on the relief figures is just amazing.
Just look at the size of these paintings.
Here are some more examples of marble tiles and statues in the the courtyard.
By traveltripz on Feb 28, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
So much to do and see.
We were wise enough to buy the museum passes before leaving Australia, so we had priority access to the Louvre and Musee d’Orsay.
Now we know how the celebrities feel when they can bypass the queues that stretch for blocks, and walk right to head of the queue and be […]
By traveltripz on Feb 10, 2007 in Paris, Hotels, France, Europe | 0 Comments
To all you romantics out there - take our advice and visit Paris.
We stayed at the Hôtel Louvre Saint-Romain which was a little hotel about 2 minutes walk from the Louvre. A great location in the city centre at 5-7, Rue Saint Roch. The room was comfy and was decidedly larger than the one […]
By traveltripz on Jan 29, 2007 in Rail, Paris, Hotels, France, Europe | 0 Comments
Waiting to board the Eurostar.After a great few days in London we hopped on the Chunnel Train to Paris. The Eurostar was a must for us. We wanted to travel through the channel tunnel so we weren’t too worried that it might be more expensive than a boat trip across. Wanda wasn’t particular keen on […]
