Getting to Chantilly by Train A pleasant 40 minute ride across the landscape of France Click title to see 4 more pictures
North of Paris is a wonderful palace that is not as crowded as Versailles and offers a treat that no other place can offer. Getting there takes a l... | The Paris Metro Is it good and how do I use it? Click title to see 3 more pictures
I have been riding in subways, metros and u-bahns since I was young. I have been in some bad ones and I have been in good ones. So trust me when... | The Louvre; Lavant, Mesopotamia and the French Sculptures
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The Lavant exhibit was also impressive, as expected. There were many cover stones that were removed from the graves of the wealt... | The Louvre, Art work of the Palace and Paintings Exhibits
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Walking through the museum, it is easy to forget that this was a functional palace used by the kings of France. The decor makes... |
Louvre; Pharaonic Egypt, Greek Ceramics, Thematic Circuit Don't rush through this part, there is a lot in it! Click title to see 7 more pictures
The first thing you must realize about the Louvre Museum is that you will not be able to see it in one day. This is the third time I have been to t... | The Louvre Museum, Paris, France Our first full day in Paris, we tackled the Monster museum! Click title to see 4 more pictures
After a restful day and a good nights sleep, we thought we could tackle The Louvre museum. From our neighborhood in Montmartre w... | Renting an Apartment in Paris Definitely THE way to go!!! Click title to see 4 more pictures
In preparation for our stay in Paris, we investigated staying at a hotel and discovered that it was very hard to find a place that was not triple o... | Walls of Philip August, King of France in Paris Son of King Louis VII
In the late 1100s Philip II, King of France saw the need for defensive measures from enemies. He built his large palace that is described in the Lo... |
The Arc De Triumph Climbing 234 steps... a long walk Click title to see 4 more pictures
We walked up the Champs Elysees from Franklin D Roosevelt. Shopping along the way, Jennifer found a shoe store then Cartier. ... | Statue of Liberty in Paris, France There is one in Paris, too!
It seems that many people easily forget that the Status of Liberty in New York City was a 100 year birthday gift from France. Is was very appreciat... | Living on the Seine in Paris France That is pronouced 'SAN' in American English Click title to see 7 more pictures
On our trip to Paris we made a last minute decision to take a river boat tour around the down town area. Adults were 11 Euro and children were only... | Paris River Cruise on the Seine One hour of rest and re-education Click title to see 7 more pictures
On a summer day in June, we were out and about. Looking at all the sites we could fit into one day. We were ahead of schedule so we decided to a... |
Notre Dame, Paris from the river Seine
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Notre Dame needs little introduction. The views of her from the river are incredible. Here is a collection of a number of the image captured while... | The Catacombs Beneath Paris The Spookiest Place in Paris, Maybe even France! Click title to see 4 more pictures
A little history is needed here.
Centuries ago, a tunnel was dug into the limestone beneath Paris. The tunnel was... | A Walk Across the City of Cadiz, Spain Our first 'native' experience in Spain and Europe Click title to see 2 more pictures
After walking around the city of Cadiz, Spain fo... | Train Rides are FUN!! Ride from Barcelona to Paris on a sleeper train Click title to see 2 more pictures
We knew we needed to get from Barcelona to Paris, the question was how to do it. We looked at a number of options including flying, renting a car,... |
La Rambla and Boqueria Market
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La Rambla is one of the biggest tourist draws in Barcelona. We meandered down the mile long stretch on several occasions stopping a... | Renting an Apartment in Barcelona Hotel Rooms are too expensive and confining. Click title to see 5 more pictures
As we planned our stay in Barcelona, we priced a few hotel rooms before looking at apartments. What we discovered very quickly i... | Spanish Port City of Cadiz A Peninsula Rich in History Click title to see 3 more pictures
The city of Cadiz, Spain is a historical port with thousands of years of history. It is located on a peninsula that protects a large bay making it... |