Shipping on La Seine

From what I have heard, La Seine is still considered a major shipping waterway in Europe. This is a typical shipping barge.

Jardin Notre Dame

Beautiful Paris apartment building

Up and away!

The Eiffel Tower elevator on the way up with Lois Anne on board. I take photos - with both feet on the ground!

Le Palais Garnier

Sunday afternoon along the Seine

On a beautiful, warm Sunday afternoon, what could be better than a stroll or bike ride along the Seine?

On the Champs de Elysees

Guarding the Eiffel Tower

When we were in Paris, French military personnel were very much a presence among the crowds at the Eiffel Tower. While discomfiting at first, we came to appreciate the fact that they were standing guard.

One way street

Can't imagine why this is a one-way street. It was a very busy street in terms of both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.

Indoor mall on the Champs de Elysees

I was impressed with the beauty of this mall, which offered a variety of shops. As I recall, however, most of the goods were quite expensive. I did see a leather jacket I liked, but it was 1200 Euros...so, I passed.

Le Beaupre

So many Paris cafes, so little time!

Sunday afternoon at the Eiffel Tower

Place de Trocadero - Palace of Chaillot

From the Eiffel Tower, one crosses the Seine on this bridge to go to the Place de Trocadero on which site now sits the Palace of Chaillot. The palace was built in 1937 for the International Exposition, and houses the Musee de l'Homme, the Musee national de la Marine, the Musee national des Monuments Francais, and the Theatre national de Chaillot.

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Peugeot dealership on Champs de Elysees

Notice all the men talking on cell phones. "Can I buy it, hon?"

Rooftop Garden

Sunday afternoon stroll

It was a beautiful day and some folks took advantage of the weather with a Sunday afternoon stroll along the Seine.

Sunday afternoon on the Champ de Mars

The above is a colored sketch of the photo below

The Right Bank

Street scene - polarized

Waiting to cross the street - in Paris?

Arch de Triomphe du Carousel

Wedding on the Seine

It looks like this was an important wedding. I mean, you can see two photographers!

First Eiffel Tower shot

It is impossible not to take photos of the Eiffel Tower...it dominates the Paris sky and is extraordinarily beautiful!

Walking the dog along the Seine

Duty Free shop

A steady stream of customers entered the "duty free" shop on Avenue de Suffren.

Le Beaujolais

Cafe Le Beaujolais on Avenue de Suffren in the 7th Arondissement.

Charles DeGaulle Airport

A Paris street scene

A Paris street scene - Photoshopped...

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