We just LOVED Paris! This city has so much to offer and there is just something about Paris that you can't explain - you have to go and see for yourself. Believe it or not, we actually took this picture of the Eiffel Tower. On Friday we went there and saw it during the day and night (worked out perfectly because we got to the top around 8:30pm). Then we went to dinner at Au Rocher de Cancale. Reasonably priced and very good. On Saturday we went to Place de Concorde and Vendome (Vendome is where the JPM office is located) and Eglise Madeleine. Then we hit up a few museums such as de l'Orangerie & d'Orsay (Renoir, Monet, Matisse, Van Gough) and headed to the Jardins of Tuileries. Then we headed over to Place Charles de Gaulle (where the famous Arc de Triomphe is located) and Avenue des Champs-Elysees (tree-lined streets). We both bought some super sweet new shades! At night, we went to a new restaurant called Les Ombres. It's on the 5th(top) floor of a museum with a beautiful view of the Eiffel tower. I ordered this lamb dish with spinach gnocchi and Brian ordered the pork with some kind of pea mashed potatoes. For dessert, I had these mini waffles with fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream. Brian got this chocolate dessert. Food was outstanding! Sunday was a little more low key. We went to the Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Paris, Ste Chapelle, Musee du Louvre (Mona Lisa, Venice de Milo, Van Gough self portrait). The du Louvre was a 3 hour event because it is just huge! For some reason the museum was free on Sunday and it was insanely busy! We also hit up a few cafes and ate a really late lunch before we headed home. J'adore la Paris!!
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C'est formidable!(It's wonderful ) I am so proud of you two little international travelers. Sounds like you really got to see a lot on your first trip to Paris. The next time you go, I will give you an assignment to complete at the Renoir Museum! Happy Globe Trotting and much love,
J'adore Paris aussi! (I love Paris also)
A la prochaine,(until the next time) Mommy
Brian is becoming quite the photographer. How great is that to see something in reality. It is great that you two are visiting all these places so when we come next year, we will have great ideas on where to go. I gained two pounds just reading about the food.
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Hey guys!!! Paris seems like a lot of fun. On our trip to Switzerland, we want to stop through Paris. You guys are really lucky to be able to see so much of Europe. I drove down the Kirkwood Highway today at 7AM, and then I got to see it in the evening at 5:30PM. It was lovely!!
Hi dena and brian.
wow, I can't believe how beautiful Paris is and Barcelona too. The photos are incredible. What a photographer.
I am so happy you are doing the site. I know it must be annoying, but you will also be giving us all a journal of your trip as well as one for you. love you to pieces, mom
Bri & Deaner,
Well, well, well....how wonderful! You are doing a great job taking advantage of this unique opportunity. Keep it up! You will remember these moments forever. We love reading about your travels. Any pics of where you guys live?
Holy smokes !!! I love your page here Brian, it looks like you guys are having an amazing time. I'm so happy for you two and I'm jealous as well.
I hope all is well with you both and get in touch soon!!
PS. My wife is pregnant !! Woohoo, I'm gonna have a baby!! Scary huh?
Filippone
So glad you two went to Paris:-) I wish I could come for a month at Christmas instead of 6 stupid days. Can't wait for the next set of pictures. Oh, and next time you go to Paris don't skip the Rodin museum. It's gorgeous.....write that down. XOXO, Mads
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