No trip is complete without bribing / forcing the husband to trawl around a market or two. And this is no exception as I get very over excited by the idea of a proper French flea market (blame Escape to the Chateau!) The most famous flea market in Paris is the one at Porte deContinue reading “Les Puces”
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Eiffel Tower
Finally the day has arrived – on the hubby’s birthday – that we’re heading up the grand ole dame herself – the Eiffel Tower! We’re going right to the top with the vertigo inducing lift! We booked online prior to travelling and, as it was a French holiday, thank goodness we did! We skipped theContinue reading “Eiffel Tower”
Sex sells on the seedy side
Heading to the sleazier side of gay Paris tonight with a visit to the iconic Moulin Rouge. Its red windmill was probably made familiar to those of us of a certain age thanks to Baz Lurman’s film of the same name. However it has been known as the world’s most famous cabaret for many yearsContinue reading “Sex sells on the seedy side”
The Louvre pyramid
The Louvre is the world’s largest art museum and also the most visited. It contains more than 380,000 objects and displays 35,000 works of art and averages 15,000 visitors per day. The most instantly recognisable part for many people is the pyramid, a controversial addition made in 1989. The large pyramid serves as the main entrance to the Louvre MuseumContinue reading “The Louvre pyramid”
Galeries Lafayette Xmas
Galeries Lafayette is one of the most popular, chic and distinguished shopping centres in Paris. You can browse this temple to consumerism under a stunning 100 year-old steel and glass Coupole. The Galeries Lafayette offers its visitors a splendid glass Coupole, rising to a height of 43 meters, which can be seen from across theContinue reading “Galeries Lafayette Xmas”
Pieces of Paris
Just a few snaps from around the streets of Paris as we head towards the Pompidou Centre. Street art plays a huge part in the street scene of the French capital as do numerous cafes and bars. The Pompidou Centre was opened in 1977 and caused a bit of a stir at the time dueContinue reading “Pieces of Paris”
Sauntering around the Seine
There’s plenty to see just wandering around the alleyways and markets on the banks of the Seine. Including this sumptuous flower market that I dragged the reluctant hubby around. Here he is looking particularly unimpressed with the delights on show! The riverbanks are lined with little stalls full of curios, postcards and paintings. Below postersContinue reading “Sauntering around the Seine”
Notre Dame
Last year we were lucky enough to visit the iconic Notre Dame cathedral before it was gutted by fire in 2019. Notre Dame – meaning Our Lady of Paris – is a medieval Catholic Cathedral on the Île de la Cité in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. It is considered to be one of theContinue reading “Notre Dame”
Random Parisian streets
Some random street shots from our roams around Paris’s streets and parks. Above is The ‘Fontaine des quatre parties du Monde one of the many ornate fountains in the city. Le Bateau Ivre” (“The Drunken Boat”) is a 100-line verse-poem written in 1871 by Arthur Rimbaud. This is part of The Wall of Poems project thatContinue reading “Random Parisian streets”
Sparkly Tower
After messing about by the river for a while we’re ready to check out Paris by night! The Eiffel Tower gets event prettier by night – it sparkles!!!! Every evening, the Eiffel Tower sparkles for five minutes every hour on the hour, while a beaming shaft of light emits from the top. It is alsoContinue reading “Sparkly Tower”