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 I say, the Paris Metro is GREAT! First off, on our way over to Europe on the two week cruise, more than once people expressed their shock that we had

The Louvre; Lavant, Mesopotamia and the French Sculptures Click title to see 3 more pictures The Lavant exhibit was also impressive, as expected.  There were many cover stones that were removed from the graves of the wealthy, mostly business owners.  That area of the world became wealthy because of the growing trade from the east to the European continent.  Sitting right in the middle, the c

The Louvre, Art work of the Palace and Paintings Exhibits Click title to see 8 more pictures Walking through the museum, it is easy to forget that this was a functional palace used by the kings of France.  The decor makes that very obvious if you see it.  Leaving the Pyramid through the Denon Access, be sure to look up and admire the art work. One of the sculptures tha

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 this Museum and over half of it remains for future visits. After the Philip August palace foundations, we exited the back, went up the stairs and started the E

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 we took bus 80 which dropped us off at Champs Elysees and Franklin D Roosevelt.  This is right near the Grand Palais National Museum and takes you through the Tuileries gardens in front of the Palais Roy

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 our budget for the stay. We ended up getting an incredible apartment from Gail Boisclair at Perfectly Paris rentals.  She has a

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 Louvre.  He also build large walls all the way around the city.  The walls were really 2 walls several feet apart filled in between with rubble and debris. Thi

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.  We found a silver dongle for her cell phone at THE Cartier store. At the end, we arrived at the Arc De Triumph.  Jennifer decided to wait for us at the bottom.  Me

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 appreciated and symbolized the bond between our two great countries at the time. A lesser known fact is that in memory of that gift of friendship, France also built a

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 6 Euro. I had never been on one of these and for some stupid reason I always resisted on previous trips, but that day we were running ahead of schedule for the day and we were

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 add a river tour of Paris to our days itinerary. On the down river end of the Ile de la Cite (the island that Notre Dame is on) there is a place to catch a boat the leave

Notre Dame, Paris from the river Seine Click title to see 4 more pictures 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 floating past in a river tour of the city of Paris.

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 used to mine building material for the growing demands of those living in Paris. Later, those tunnels were expanded by a monk to supply water for Paris in times of siege.  Over the years

Our Home    Port Aransas    Texas    USA    Foreign    Eureka Springs    Arkansas    Nassau, Bahamas    Castaway Cay, Bahamas    Tenerife, Spain    Gibraltar, UK    Cadiz, Spain    Barcelona, Spain    Paris, France    Chantilly, France    Disney Magic Cruise Ship    Disney Wonder Cruise Ship    Orlando Florida    Munich, Germany    Salzburg, Austria    Ingolstadt, Germany    The Bavarian Alps    Castles    Italy    Oberammergau, Germany    Regensburg, Germany    Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany    Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas    Saint Martin    Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands    2010 Olympics in Vancouver    Family    Events    Travel    Museums    Fun Photography    Animal Photography    Person    Place    Animal    Thing    Fun    Wedding 1997    Holloween    Thanksgiving in Des Moines 2000    Christmas in Port Aransas 2000    Chicago and Des Moines 2001    Royal Caribbean Cruise 2003    Walt Disney World and Disney Cruise 2004    Building Arkansas Cabin    Disney Cruise on the Magic 2006    Disney Cruise on the Wonder with Family    Trans-Atlantic Disney Cruise on the Magic May 2007    Stay in Europe Spain and France May and June 2007    Stay in Europe Germany December 2007 - January 2008    Disney World    Royal Caribbean Cruise 2008    Building Arkansas Earth Shelter House    Disney Cruiseline Back to Back full Caribbean Cruise Experience 2010   

Introduction of Database | Search | Show All