Spring Time in Paris

Ahh, Paris. One of the most beautiful cities in the world. I was totally enchanted with this city of the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral. I'd like to share with you a few of my favourite pictures and thoughts on this little piece of heaven.




The Eiffel Tower
Probably the most famous landmark in Paris (if not the world), the Eiffel Tower offers some spectacular views of the city from three different levels. The second level is more than sufficient for catching a birds eye view. If you want to go up (to any level) get there early! Line ups can be very, very long.

The Louvre
Ok, so this is as close to the Louvre as I got, but I fully intend on making it one of my first stops when I go back. It is the largest museum in the world and home to some of the worlds most famous works of art, including the Mona Lisa, and the Venus De Milo.

Notre Dame Cathedral
This beautiful cathedral on the Isle de la Cite is simply magical. (No sign of Quasimoto now.)If you go be sure to examine the details on the facade of the chruch, and the many statues and figures that adorn it. As well, from the interior you can experience the rainbow of light that falls on the floor that is filtered through the famous Rose Window. Make sure you make a stop behind the cathedral at the tip of the island to visit the Deportations Memorial, dedicated to the prisoners of the Nazi concentration camps during World War II.

The Pont Neuf
Paris is a city of many bridges. The Pont Neuf is the oldest of all of them. It spans the Seine River at the tip of the Isle de la Cite.

The Alexander III Bridge
Another one of Paris' bridges, The Alexander III bridge is far more ornate than the older Pont Neuf. The bridge spans the Seine and leads directly into the Hotel des Invalides.(Another impressive Paris landmark.)

The Flame of the Pont de l'Alma
Hardly known as a landmark before the crash of Princess Diana, it has now become a makeshift memorial to her. (I had been at the site within a week of her funeral, and there were still visitors coming to pay their respects) You can not walk through the tunnel where she died, but the flame monument is touching in its own respect. Even driving through the tunnel is pointless. Paris traffic is speedy and you barely have time to appreciate where you are, let alone catch a glimpse of something specific. Condolences were not just left in the form of flowers and pictures, but notes were also left behind, in many different languages. Most notably, Arabic messages were left behind (on paper and inscribed on the bridge itself.) You can find the memorial just two bridges down from the Eiffel Tower.


All of the pictures on this page were all taken and/or owned by me. If you'd like to use any of them, please e-mail me and ask. I'm a pretty nice person and I'll more than likely let you use them!