Visit to Paris

Theresa and I were in Paris last week-end on a quick sighseeing and shopping trip before Christmas. It was her first visit and my first since 1986! And I don't remember too much of that trip so it was quite enlightening this time round. And what a beautiful city! The buildings are so old and yet in such wonderful condition. and the city was a lot more chilled than I'd have thought. There was also a very nice artistic vibe about the place.

We certainly didn't see everything, or even try to, but we've both got the taste to go back I think. The weather was OK, the food and drink were superb (real Petit Pain au Chocolat in the morning - yum!) and the city was small enough to feel cosy.

Here are some pics for those who haven't been....



A view of the Eiffel Tower from the Champ de Mars



Theresa under the arches of the Eiffel Tower. Because it's Christmas they've put lights all over the spans. These lights flash on the hour, every hour. You can see the lights going on this photo



Theresa at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Despite being 1000ft up it's not as scary as you'd think.



One of the other famous landmarks - the Arc de Triomphe



The happy couple in front of the Arc de Triomphe



The Place de la Concorde, at the other end of the Champs Elysee, with an Egyptian obelisk 'acquired' by France a century ago



In front of the Notre Dame cathedral



One of the stained glass windows in the Notre Dame



The best Christmas tree in Paris, in front of the Notre Dame. Huge balls ...



The biggest painting I've ever seen!! Theresa is in front to give an idea of scale. it is of paris at the turn of the century and is in the Musee d'Orsay



Me in front of a Monet, the first I've been up close to in real life