A Bit More.....

 

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At the time that we took a cruise on the Seine, Blogspot was not available to me..... I used this other format for the blogging.   We stayed in Paris both before and after the cruise so there are quite a few posts about Paris itself.... 

Mt. St. Michel... a LONG Daytrip from Paris 

Musee d'Orsay

 Enjoyed a visit to this art museum in a former train station..... the Louvre is a bit daunting in size... but this one is JUST RIGHT.....

Our one star-sighting while in Paris.... Jamie Lee Curtis having lunch while we were......

Bastille Market

On a return trip to Paris.... linked with a River Cruise on the Seine and time in Normandy..... we were staying near the Bastille market.... we enjoyed being so close as it enabled us to enjoy not only seeing the market, but also enjoying a crepe dessert and a lunch while there......

Nearby Subway Station 

Eiffel Tower

We saw this model and her cameraman on our walk to the Eiffel Tower. 

Very entertaining.... especially watching OTHERS watch her.... 

Vedette de Paris …. for a cruise on the Seine..... 

Following our AMA River Cruise the Captain brought us up fairly close for the lighting of the Tower.... 

St. Eustache - Organ Recital

MQ and her husband are experts on church organ music and when in Paris they frequently attend concerts.... most are held in churches around the city where the acoustics are amazing.... the one we attended at St. Eustache (the walk there provided us a view of different parts of the city) included acrobats who performed to some of the music.... we lovingly referred to the concert as the "Cirque de Church" Concert......

The Church Organ

Market and Shops

From wine to cheese to flowers to vegetables.... the sights at the shops and markets of Paris are simply wonderful..... be sure to allow time just to wander through them, even if you are not intent on buying.....a "bonjour" to the shopkeeper if the shop is small is certainly appreciated..... the attention to detail makes each display a work of art!



Cruise on the Seine

We observed many boats during our day hikes near the Seine.... unfortunately our evening ride had rain.... the views were still spectacular.....