THE METRO

We rode the metro (subway) all over Paris. What a great way to get around! Ed planned our stops and transfers and it was smooth sailing all the way. He has the most incredible sense of direction. This is a gift that I do not possess, myself, so I am extremely grateful and blessed to have Ed as my companion.

L'ARC DE TRIUMPH

Our first evening in Paris, we toured the Arc de Triumph where we stood on the top and gazed out over all of Paris. There were some French Legionnaires who were also touring the arc and even though they didn’t speak English, they were very happy to have their picture taken with our beautiful daughter.

LES CHAMPS ELYSEE

Then we walked down the Champs Elysee and wandered into the Peugeot dealership where Lacey found her dream car – The Vroomster.

CREPES!

Between the Eiffel Tower and our hotel we found the greatest crepe-maker! Lacey’s favorite crepe consisted of Nutella and bananas. Ed and I preferred the ham and cheese. We also enjoyed several varieties of French pastries during our 3.5 day visit, and all agreed that French milk tastes strange.

VERSAILLES

We spent several hours touring the palace of Versailles. The marble, painted ceilings and statures were remarkably gorgeous, but everything was so extravagant! It’s no wonder the starving peasants revolted and cut off the heads of their king and queen! “Let them eat cake” indeed!

THE GARDENS OF VERSAILLES

We enjoyed wandering through the extensive gardens of Versailles behind the palace. Lacey found a pool that she particularly liked, as you can tell.

SACRE COUER CATHEDRAL

Later that evening we visited a cathedral in Montmartre known as le Sacre Couer (The Sacred Heart) where we were privileged to hear a choir of nuns singing. Their voices reverberated off the domed ceilings and filled the building with beautiful music as we walked reverently through the building admiring the architecture, statues and lovely stained-glass windows.