Views of theEiffel Tower »
By traveltripz on Apr 1, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
Category: Paris
A Visit To Montmartre & Sacre Coeur »
By traveltripz on Mar 31, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 1 Comment
Up bright and early again and off to the Montmarte district to see the Basilica of Sacre Coeur.Montmarte is a hill in north of Paris which is not only known for the white dome of Sacre Coeur but also it’s nightclubs, primarily Moulin Rouge. The name Montmarte means ‘mountain of the martyr after St Denis […]
The Seine Cruise Continues »
By traveltripz on Mar 31, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
It was just such a lovely evening and the buildings that presented to us were so architectually interesting that I couldn’t stop taking photos of them.
All the old songs about Paris came to mind “Under the Bridges of Paris”, etc. Here we were cruising down the Seine in Summer at dusk. How fantastic this was.
The […]
A Trip on the Seine »
By traveltripz on Mar 31, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
We have managed to fit so much into our time here and that night was no exception. Off we went on a trip to visit the Eiffel Tower followed by a trip on the Seine.
We were going to go to the Moulin Rouge, but as my husband hadn’t come on this journey, there were some […]
The House of Auguste Rodin »
By traveltripz on Mar 31, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
I have always admired the works of Rodin since I first read a biography about him when I was a teenager. My favourite work are ‘The Kiss’ and ‘The Thinker’. So I was really excited to be visiting the Rodin Museum in Paris.Originally the embracing couple appeared as part of a group of reliefs decorating […]
Relaxing in the Jardin de Tuileries »
By traveltripz on Mar 31, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
Just down the road from our Hotel was the Garden of Tuileries. A large area approx 25 hectares I believe, where Parisians can wander and sit to take in the beautiful statues and enjoy the evening atmosphere.
Its also a resting place for tourists who are tired out from taking in the beautiful city of Paris.
While […]
Some Well Know Paris Landmarks »
By traveltripz on Mar 7, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 0 Comments
Here are some of the great sights we saw while walking around Paris.
Notre Dame The Eiffel Tower
The Pyramid of the Louvre
Lunching At The Exquisite Musee d"Orsay »
By traveltripz on Mar 3, 2007 in Paris, France, Europe | 2 Comments
We had been walking around for a few hours and it came to lunchtime. Now up until now we had been quite frugal with our meals. But when we saw the restaurant in the Musee d’Orsay we couldn’t resist it.
So off we went and paid some astronomical amount of money to lunch in style.
Well […]
A Bit of History About the Musee d’ Orsay »
By 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 […]
Day 2 In Paris - Musee d’Orsay Here We Come »
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 […]
