Paris
Château de Versailles
After my previous post about the Grand Trianon in the grounds of the Château de Versailles, I thought I’d share a few photos of the actual palace and gardens.
Grand Trianon, Versailles
The Grand Trianon is almost as beautiful as the Château de Versailles itself, but made better by the absence of pushy crowds.
Petit Palais
The internal courtyard of the Petit Palais offers a tranquil escape from the busy Champs Elysées.
Galeries Lafayette in Paris
Paris’s Galeries Lafayette is no ordinary department store.
Louvre Royal Apartments
The Napoleon III apartments in the Louvre are a reminder of its former life as a royal palace.
Arc de Triomphe
We took advantage of our Paris museum passes to climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe and enjoy the view.
Musée de l’Orangerie
Monet’s Waterlilies in the Musée de l’Orangerie, were a highlight of our trip to Paris.
Summer in Paris
We spent four days in Paris over the summer. These videos highlight some of the places we visited.
Crowds – Paris Distractions
Throngs of people languished around Paris’s museums and galleries. Tour groups pushed in line at Versailles. Queues snaked in tight coils outside monuments.
Sainte-Chapelle – Paris Highlights
Sainte-Chapelle was an utterly unexpected delight. The stained glass in this chapel is breath-taking.