Up on the roof of Notre Dame de Paris
Even though we could have been first in line to go up in the bell tower, we so much time inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, the that we miss the first group and Read More …
Category: Paris
Inside the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris
We start our morning with a return visit to Notre-Dame in the heart of Paris. I can’t really imagine how this place would have been experienced by the mostly poor and illiterate people who Read More …
View from the top at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
At some point I notice that the late afternoon rain has stopped and the light is beautiful. Time to go out and take some pictures!As I suspected, we find a good viewpoint at the top Read More …
The Marais, Paris
We’re off to the Marais district. This should be a wonderful neighborhood to wander through, as it seems to be everyone’s favorite part of Paris. Well, almost everyone’s: the website Photonet actually recommends skipping the Read More …
Inside the Church of Saint Sulpice in Paris
The exterior of the church of Saint Sulpice is undergoing renovation. I’m convinced we won’t be able to get inside, but of course we can. Good thing too. Springtime in Paris
Luxembourg Garden in Paris
We enter the Jardin du Luxembourg through a forest of neatly aligned trees. This gives way to the central pond and gardens behind the Luxembourg Palace. . . . . . and then the palace Read More …
Stepping back in time at the Cluny in Paris
We start our day at the Musée National du Moyen Age (the National Museum of the Middle Ages – or simply, the Cluny), the fabulous Medieval museum housed in the 15th century residence of the Read More …
The Parc Bagatelle in Paris is beautiful, rain or shine
On the western edge of Paris, the Parc de Bagatelle includes a variety of beautiful gardens — including a gorgeous rose garden — perfect for wandering. Inspired by images of Parc Bagatelle The wife of Read More …
Waterlilies and more: the Museum Marmottan Monet, Paris
When planning this trip I came across a couple of references to the Museum Marmottan Monet. It seemed like a place we would really like. Knowing my friend Jeff is a big fan of Impressionism, Read More …
An unusual walled garden at the Quai Branly Musuem in Paris
Near the Eiffel Tower, a walled garden quite unlike other formal Paris gardens offers a delightful spot to wander and relax outside the Quai Branly Museum. In the museum garden, an abundance of seemingly natural Read More …