• Christie MitchellChristie MitchellRTW 2022
    Trocadero Fountains
    Daily obligatory selfieTrocadero FountainsBecause you can never have too many shots of the eiffel towerRodin's "The Thinker"Jordan sketchingIncredible statuesMusee Rodin Gardens - yes, hes mooning usNapolean's TombPont Alexander III bridgeSeine river cruiseView of Musee d'orsay, from yesterday, from the riverThe Louvre, from the riverThe Conciergerie, from yesterday, from the riverPont Alrxander IIIPont des arts (bridge of love locks)1View of the city from Montparnasse Tower

    Paris is HUGE

    May 5, 2022 in France ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F

    There is so much to see here!! Just barely scratching the surface, I fear. We were out early and didn’t get in till almost midnight - what a day, but had a great time!

    We started at the Trocadero park which is across the Seine river from the Eiffel Tower. A different view, and beautiful fountains. Then walked through the Champs de Mars, another gorgeous park built around the tower. Next was the Musee Rodin, where we saw so many amazing statues including “The Thinker”. Took a river cruise down the Seine which was very relaxing just to sit for an hour or so, and then walked over to the bridge of love locks (Pont des arts). Finished the day heading to the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower to get a great view of the city of lights at night.

    Paris is amazing - so much history and beauty. It IS expensive, but yet I give them credit for not over charging in places they easily could. Most of the museums, boat rides, etc are only $15-18 each. Food is really expensive, but if you hunt you can find a $5 sandwich or $3 crepe!    Read more