Mont Saint Michel cont.
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Too many photos for 1 footprint.
MSM was a prison for 100 years, till 1866, the prisoners built the pulley wheel and sled. They had to walk in the wheel to pull the sled of supplies up.
The English Czytaj więcej
Too many photos for 1 footprint.
MSM was a prison for 100 years, till 1866, the prisoners built the pulley wheel and sled. They had to walk in the wheel to pull the sled of supplies up.
The English Czytaj więcej
What a great town to stay in, anchored by La Cathedrale de Bayeux. This town was left mostly untouched by the war, and was the first town liberated (by English). Built in 1st century BC, important to Czytaj więcej
Smooth trip in from Bayeux to Gard Saint Lazair, the train was on-time and easy. A 15 min taxi and we met Stephen at our AB&B. Walked to Effel Tower, climbed to top of Arc, followed by a fantastic Czytaj więcej
The arch, designed by Jean-François-Thérèse Chalgrin, is 164 feet high and 148 feet wide. Formerly named Place de l'Étoile—the étoile or "star" of the juncture formed by its twelve radiating Czytaj więcej
Just walked around the Louvre and the Latin Quarter. We stopped at Saint Chappell which was great; followed by a cafe for lunch and a nap.🥱
Toured this chapel on the same island as Notre Dame. Commissioned by Louis IX 1242>1248 to house the relics of passion. The stained glass is 70% original and covers a total of 6,889 sq ft., each Czytaj więcej
Toured Monet's home and gardens in Giverny, where he lived since 1883, approximately 1:20 from Paris. Monet was influenced by Japanese art and especially water-lilly ponds, which he created next to Czytaj więcej
Toured the hunting lodge and gardens today. Great guide, and easy on the eyes. Celebrating 400 years in 2023. The photos don't capture the scale of the palace or the gardens. Three kings lived here Czytaj więcej
Toured the stadium today, home of the 2024 Olympics. Very cool, all white on white inside. Some quality time Mbappè.
Evening river cruise (Bateaux Parisiens) on the Seine was fantastic as our trip winds down. A mellow cruise on the Seine, the french really do sit along the river with wine, too many to count.
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