ФранцияNormandyLe Mont-Saint-MichelMa Porte du Roi48°38’7” N 1°30’36” W
4 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
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.
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ФранцияNormandyBayeux49°16’36” N 0°42’1” W
5 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
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 toЧитать далее
ФранцияÎle-de-FranceParisParis 08 ÉlyséeGare de Paris-Saint-Lazare48°52’40” N 2°19’30” E
5 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
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 fantasticЧитать далее
ФранцияÎle-de-FranceParisParis 01 Ancien - Quartier Champs-ÉlyséesArc de Triomphe48°52’26” N 2°17’42” E
5 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 91 °F
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 radiatingЧитать далее
ФранцияÎle-de-FranceParisParis 12 Ancien - Quartier Saint-JacquesPlace Maubert48°51’5” N 2°20’53” E
6 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
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.🥱
ФранцияÎle-de-FranceParisParis 11 Ancien - Quartier Palais-de-JusticePalais de Justice de Paris48°51’20” N 2°20’42” E
6 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
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., eachЧитать далее
ФранцияNormandyGivernyMonet's Water Lilly Pond49°4’28” N 1°32’2” E
7 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
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 toЧитать далее
ФранцияÎle-de-FranceVersaillesChâteau de Versailles48°48’16” N 2°7’17” E
7 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 90 °F
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 hereЧитать далее
ФранцияÎle-de-FranceBoulogne-BillancourtParc des Princes48°50’28” N 2°15’11” E
8 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Toured the stadium today, home of the 2024 Olympics. Very cool, all white on white inside. Some quality time Mbappè.
ФранцияÎle-de-FranceParisParis 16 PassyTrocadéro Gardens48°51’43” N 2°17’46” E
8 сентября 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌙 86 °F
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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