Jour 1
My Favorite Way to Start Trip
24 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
Ready to board our flight to Paris. Dan's eager to start the trip with some wine on this flight. I got an early start ....
24 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 38 °C
24 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
24 août 2023, États Unis ⋅ ☀️ 37 °C
Ready to board our flight to Paris. Dan's eager to start the trip with some wine on this flight. I got an early start ....
25 août 2023, France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We've arrived in France, had coffee (very important to our survival), and are now ready to explore Paris!
25 août 2023, France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Visiting the cathedral, outside only. At least the front of it doesn't look bad. As you can see from the side view, they still have lots to do to repair the roof. They expect to have it completed inEn savoir plus
25 août 2023, France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
I visited the Musee d'Orsay this afternoon while Dan went for a walk. This building used to be a train station and was changed into a museum for the 1900 World Exposition. It has a lot ofEn savoir plus
Voyageur We took the boys to that museum. They recognized a painting that Mrs.Ryder had a replica of in her piano studio!
FranceÎle-de-FranceBoulogne-BillancourtParc des Princes48°50’25” N 2°15’13” E 26 août 2023, France ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
We stayed in the 6th arrodisement of Paris in a hotel built in the 17th century. It was, at times, a private residence (our room was part of the family's sitting area). It was also a convent for nuns.
26 août 2023, France ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Construction began in 1194 after a fire destroyed much of the previous cathedral. It was consecrated in 1260. All of the stained glass is original.
Voyageur We’ve toured this cathedral as well. The stained glass was magnificent!!
Voyageur I'm so glad you got to see it too! [ agree that the stained glass really is incredible!!
Voyageur Last night, “60 Minutes” had a segment about the restoration of the cathedral. So interesting!! But sad to learn that the lead architect died on a hiking trip 10 days ago.
FranceCentre-Val-de-LoireChartres48°27’4” N 1°29’20” E
26 août 2023, France ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
This veil is purported to have been worn by the Blessed Virgin. It has survived 2 fires which destroyed cathedrals peviously built on this site.
Voyageur Great way to start your trip. Enjoy