After the Louvre and walking around the Latin Quarter a little my sister and I stopped for a drink at an outdoor Cafe. It was probably around 10:30 - 11:00 in the morning at that point but we had been up for quite some time and I feel like having a drink in the morning is okay if you're on vacation. Cheers!
I'm struggling a little to remember the sequence of events since this whole thing took place last summer, but I think our next stop was to the fountain and statue of St Michael.
The statue is quite beautiful actually and there was an outdoor market there as well that we spent a little time exploring.
From there we crossed back over the Seine to essentially head right back to the Louvre and it's Jardin des Tuileries.
There are a lot of really neat bridges that cross the Seine river in that area and this time we chose to cross the Pont des Arts.
The Pont des Arts is an old wooden slat style bridge located at the the cultural center - the Institut de France. It's an old and grand building, much like so many others in the city.
The views from any of the bridges in the area are spectacular in my opinion, so the bridges themselves could actually be considered a "site to see" in the city.
Our walking route was a big loop that brought us over to the outdoor garden behind the Louvre, like I mentioned previously.
The museum property is huge and there is a lot to see there but we mostly just headed over to the garden side this time around.
For a public park the Tuileries is a really nice space. Its somewhat busy as you might expect but very nice indeed.
It's filled with flower gardens, benches shaded by large banks of trees, a Ferris Wheel, and many many stone statues scattered around.
We just strolled through the space casually while making our way over to the Eiffel Tour.
Do you remember the movie Matilda? Well this is what I imagine Mrs Trunchbull would look like naked. If you recall she was an Olympian who specialized in the hammer throw. This statue looks strong enough to throw a shot put (or child) across a field if you ask me.
It was super hot out that day and we eventually stopped for lunch at an outdoor terraced restaurant. That's the Parisian thing to do.
We both got the exact same meal, the duck with a glass of wine.
I haven't had a bad meal in Paris yet. They've always been very delicious, and this one was no exception.
The Eiffel Tower came into view just outside the Tuileries Garden.
We were still a long ways away from it at this point, probably a 20 minute walk or so, but at least now we could see it.
The walk at this point was a little boring because I didn't plan for any stops along the way. We did see this nice bridge though as we got closer to the tower. I forget the name of it unfortunately.
The tower sort of came in and out of focus for us throughout the walk.
It would be hidden behind buildings or trees and then it would randomly appear through them.
It was a bit of a tease really.
Upon arrival we made our way to the large lawn out in front. It's the best location to see the tower in all its glory.
Now that I think of it we actually ate lunch after seeing the tower, while making our way over to the Champs-Élysées. Oh well, no turning back now.
Somewhere along the way we popped into an old church too. I don't recall the name or location of it but I'm always down to pop into a church now and again.
I didn't take many photos of the Champs-Élysées but there are a few neat things to see along the famous street.
Even though its nothing really special, I quite liked this wall of mirrors.
The last thing that we did while in the area was check out the Arc de Triumph.
And with that final landmark crossed off our list we were ready to head back home. We had basically seen all of the main touristy sites in the area so it was time to go back to the train station. It's not really possible to see the entire city of Paris in one day but overall we had covered a lot of ground and had seen quite a bit of the city. We were both quite happy with the experience and tired enough to want to go home to rest. Tomorrow was another travel day after all.
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I can travel to Paris now... in your pics ☘️ !PIZZA
ps. my fave shots - the mirror wall, big wheel with statue and trimmed-chestnut-wall:
Traveling through photos on Hive is something we all do I think.
Glad you liked the pictures 📸 😁
I'd love to travel on real train to real spots all over the world too.
Hive helps but its rather not what it aimed for, hehe. !BEER 🙏
Well, nothing beats seeing a place in person. 😁
yess....... I'd love to smell the rotting seaweed on the beach, to eat roasted chestnuts at Parisian boulevards, to check the sorts of coffee and !PIZZA, to inspect flea markets... and so on. photos are better then nothing, but not good enough 🎃
All good things to do in the city. 👍
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This made me smile. I was in Paris ten years ago and it was amazing. However it was January and minus 4 degrees or worse most of the time in a cold snap. My photos whilst of similar things look so dramatically different from these blue sky ones!
Yeah Paris in January would be a much different than June-July. I'm picturing grey to solid white skies with intermittent rain and just a general dampness lol.
It's awesome that you enjoyed it though. It really is a great city to visit. Hard to deny
That's Paris in winter alright. Scotland for two thirds of the year too!
I hope to go back soon. It really is something to treasure
Yeah I suppose Northern Europe in general is like that to varying degrees. Ocean effect. I wouldn't say that Canadian winters are any better by any means lol
They are also quite long and grey. Our rain is snow, that's the only difference lol
Light is the key, thats for sure
!PIZZA
Definitely!!
Yes, yes, a glass of wine for lunch is sooooo French! They take a lot of time for lunch and enjoy some wine with it. We have some French friends and they keep doing this 'tradition' in Switzerland too 🙂
Those gardens are so pretty and there is so much grass around! I have been to several gardens in Paris and all of them had mainly this sort of very small pebbles/sand which was flying in the air with wind. It was pretty annoying. This garden looks different.
Looking at people on the photo with Eiffel Tower it looks like it was not a busy day. Every time I was there it was FULL with tourists.
Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Yeah a nice lunch with wine is pretty much a must when youre in Paris, at least the first visit. Its a good system that they have haha.
I know what you mean about the sandy pebbles. They are nice if it's not windy 😆
Yes the Eiffel Tower wasn't all that busy when we went. I think it was a Tuesday so that could be the reason? Saturdays are crazy with people where ever you go.
Nice tour :)) You’re enjoying the best weather for Paris, spring is definitely my favorite season here !
How long are you staying? I’m currently working near the Centre Pompidou, if you’re around 👋
This was actually a visit that I took back in July of 2022 when I was living in France. I'm still working my way through photos of our trips from our time there. I have a lot of backlog so I'll be posting about various places in Europe for quite some time even though Im currently back in Canada. It's a bit confusing I'm sure.
Haha ! I almost hesitated while writing my comment 😂 I totally understand, I’ve some kind of prepared archives as well..
Take care ✌🏼
Yeah I haven't been posting as much since I returned to Canada so my backlog as lasted longer than expected. I originally thought that I would be through it in January but now I'm thinking more like July or August lol. I suppose it's not a bad thing to have material to post about in storage haha 😆
Mmmh, I'll be careful not to be fooled in the future 😂 !
Have a good weekend 😇
Wow! With your extensive travel around Paris, I think you could make a fantastic English-speaking Paris Tour Guide.
It's one thing to visit these monumental places, but something more special to capture such beautiful images.🙌
I love the details in the architecture, and bridges add character to any city.
She's a beautiful sight to behold. Yes, very strong indeed! You wouldn't want to owe her money now, would you?
An English speaking tour would have been a fun way to make some money in the city. I'm not a great public speaker though.
Yeah the bridges are a great feature to the city. So many nice views all over the place.
You're right, I wouldn't want to owe her money lol.
🤔Are you sure about that?
I see you as the life of the party, the centre stage man, the chairperson... and the list goes on...
😅
I am none of those things. I hate having attention on me. Lol 😂
😆I was just pulling your legs. I'm a behind-the-scenes person also 😂
That's were its at 😆
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Yay Paris! I was there last month! I didn't take nearly as many pics as you did!
Some of your shots are great, I like the statue and the Ferris wheel.
I worked at the Eiffel tower during my young adulthood years. In the lift, I was opening the door and pressed the button. I wonder if the job still exists, I am sure it's been replaced by a machine.
I was always hiding at the very top of the Eiffel tower during my break and read a book there.
If I already told you this story I apologize...
That would be a decent job as a young adult for a time. I'm not sure if it still exists or not. I'm sure that there is some there to organize the crowd and keep them in check. Lol
Reading at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Great memory I bet.
Geez! 18 days later, and my eyes just registered the "wall of mirrors" 🙃... I remember reading it and scrolling over it and not recognising it. This morning, this post popped up and I recognised the mirror and the effect of the photo, straight away...❕❔ 🤦♀
Haha yeah that giant mirror was on The Champs-Élysées. Simple things. The novelty of a mirror lol
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Lovely pictures, I was living 4 years in Paris😃
It's a great city to have lived in. For 3 years we lived in a town about a 40 minute train ride outside Paris. It was nice being so close. We visited the city quite a bit
Thanks a lot @leaky20 for giving me a close view to those famous places. Last night, I watched a movie, and I saw Eiffel tower and The Pont des Arts in that movie.
Yeah any show set in France typically makes a point of showing off the tower haha. It's a very iconic and recognizable structure
History, art, architecture, flavour, nature, LOVE, I think it is possible to find everything in this city.
Thank you for your beautiful photos and sharing🌸
Yeah it's got a bit of everything for sure. I really like Paris
Such a pretty city!
Yeah it's a great city for sure. Really has a lot to do and see
Que bellas fotos de París , se ve que son unas exelentes vacaciones 👌
Thanks 👍
Yes it was a good way to spend a day 😊
A beautiful morning in Paris and I like a little water and walk in the morning
Yeah strolling along the river is a great activity in the city
Eat, drink, walk and photograph - that's my concept of the perfect vacation. Paris always Paris. Very nice shots 💙
It's a great way to spend a day. Paris is always a great destination in my opinion 👌
Seeing you pictures reminds me of the movie titled Emily in Paris, can i come along with you on your next trip?😄
I've seen the show. It's pretty decent. I haven't watched the newest season yet.
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Thanks for the Wine 🍷
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Lovely place for visiting, your photography is outstanding.
Thank you so much
The light city, party on
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nice place I visited some time ago
Glad you got to see it 🙌
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It is very beautiful. I like it
Me too 😁👍
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