Love the eiffel tower all lit up at night, love the impressionist paintings, love the view from our hotel room, love the language, love the little restaurant we ate in.....
The eurostar trip to Paris was smooth, fast and much easier than flying. The car hire at the train station very convenient, however they did not have the car we ordered so were given an upgrade. Knowing nothing about cars we said ok. Got to the car to discover it was a mercedes wagon complete with hood ornament. A huge beast but our luggage only just fitted in. We had no option but to take it. Chris has done a fab job of manouvering our luxury car and working out the stick auto. Lots of getting out with 4 of us at each corner for carparking...a challenge!
So, we made it to paris...headed to the notre dame. Had planned to climb the towers but the line was huge so settled for lunch sitting in front of it admiring it's magesty. Headed to the museum of invilides. Fantastic range of weapons, guns, swords, armour. The tomb for nepolean was incredible. A massive church with paintings in the dome ceilings, then a massive circular crypt for his tomb, which was enormous. Quite amazing. Enjoyed a delightful dinner at a local restaurant near our hotel then a beautiful walk to see 'the tower' all lit up, plus the xmas markets, river and ice rink. Magical. Next day we visited the museum d'orsay for art and sculptures set in the lovely old railway station....scene for the movie hugo. Delighted in seeing fav paintings and delighted to discover new fav artists. And we didn't have to queue..got tickets on line...bonus! A lovely time in gay paris x
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