Snapshot of Paris

What is there to say about Paris that hasn't already been said? I can say simply that I'm making reservations post-haste to go back next year – and I can provide just a few photos that only hint of the experience of actually being there.

The tower – impressive and imposing – stands alongside the Seine.
(All photos are my own. Click to enlarge.)

Cafe Les Deux Magots is across the street from Cafe du Flore.

The neighborhood ...

The Palace at Versailles.

The Hall of Mirrors, the most famous room in the world.

A view of the gardens from inside the palace.

Aerial hedges at Jardin du Luxembourg

My favorite sculpture in Jardin du Luxembourg

Laduree''s lovely shop and tea room.

In the garden at the Louvre.

The Temple of Love, in Marie Antoinette's domain. If you go to Versailles, don't miss seeing the hamlet - it was my favorite part! It's a long way out from the palace, so hop on the mini-tram or rent a golf cart, unless you have a lot of time.

Cupid in the Temple.

Citroen for rent and drive-by shootings, near the Louvre.

At L'Orangerie, permanent exhibition of Monet's Water Lilies.

More Citroen love beside the Seine.

The garden at the Rodin Museum.

Inside the Rodin Museum, formerly the artist's home.

Rue Cler.

Jardin du Luxembourg and the wonderful steel garden chairs that are randomly placed throughout.

Inside Marie Antoinette's domain at Versailles.

A cottage in Marie Antoinette's domain at Versailles.
The entire lawn is a flower bed, filled with all white blooms (daisies and lilies).

For an even better look at Paris, get to the nearest theatre and see Woody Allen's new movie "Midnight in Paris." It's beautiful, funny and wonderful (I've just seen it for the third time). A couple of things to look out for: Carla Bruni (the first lady of France) as a tour guide, and the Hall of Mirrors, which appears in a scene near the end.



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