Marinating in Paris

The first full day in Paris was spent figuring the ‘lay of the land’ as it were. Unlike New York City with its boroughs, (e.g.Manhattan, Harlem and the Bronx), I am staying in the 7th (of 20) arrondissement or districts (7th ARR). Home to many foreign government buildings and residences. Most of which were built by the aristocrats of Paris in the 18th century and seized by the government after the French Revolution. The Eiffel Tower is in this district as well as museums and large gardens. I was able to take three rather long walks to visit some of places of interest and even ventured out to the 8th ARR and the Champs-Elysees and Arc de Triomphe. The afternoon was spent at the Jardin de la Luxembourg (Gardens of Luxembourg.) A very relaxing spot (park like) to have lunch. Boxer must say that Paris is an expensive place to stay, but Happy Hour is universal.Read more