We just came back from our much anticipated weekend in Paris and let me tell you, it was everything a kid-free weekend should be. The sites were great, the food was amazing, the accommodations were incredible, the company was unbeatable, albeit the weather was awful. The time just seemed to fly and I'm so glad we live close enough to visit often in the coming years. I couldn't possibly include all of the details from our 48 hours in paradise, but here are the highlights and plenty of pictures to share.
Our first stop when we got into town Friday night: The Eiffel Tower. The picture is a little blurry, but I loved the effect of the blue tower.
Our first stop on Saturday: The Notre Dame. It was gorgeous and awe inspiring. The detail was absolutely incredible. One of the things that is always impressive to me is how these amazing buildings were built before modern construction equipment. It just adds to the impressiveness of the buildings to me.
Basilique du Sacre-Coeur - Definitely one of my favorite, if not my favorite, places we saw. It was pouring rain so we didn't get lots of pictures, and you are not allowed to take pictures inside the basilique (which again, is AMAZING). The Sacre-Coeur is on a hill and lends itself to awesome views of the rest of Paris (as shown below).
We saw Invalides, Napolean's Tomb this Saturday night and became obsessed with taking some night photos of the gorgeous building. Ryan was able to get some really cool shots (although we were very disappointed we didn't have our tripod) and taking night photos consumed the rest of our night (as you will see below...)
The Louvre - this would be the other contender for my favorite place. It is MASSIVE and unbelievably intricate. The structure itself is gorgeous and ornate, and of course the art is amazing. Ryan and I had a wonderful time wandering through the Louvre at a leisurely pace reading about each painting or sculpture. We were there for a little over 4 hours and both agreed we could have easily spent DAYS in there.
14 comments:
Wow, I love the pictures! It looks like you had a great time. How nice to be able to go without the kids!
ooh lucky you!! what a nice romantic place for a getaway!
Wow wow wow! Looks amazing and a great destination WITHOUT kids. Lucky lucky you!
I'm glad you were able to go at least once without kids. I still can't believe Paris is only 2 hours away from you - I'm jealous!
I am so unbelievably jealous! The blue Eiffel Tower looks so neat. Thanks for sharing all your amazing pictures.
Man I just love all the pics you take. The buildings are amazing, so glad you guys got to get away :)
I love ALL the pictures...event he blurry blue one! I'm so glad you were able to enjoy all the art and magnificent history without the kids. You would have NEVER been able to stay in the Louvre for 4 hours with the kiddos...OH MY!! You two look like cute little love birds :)
Let's be homest... I am sitting here in extreme envy. I feel lucky when I get to wander through Target for an hour without kids. :)
By the way, I am lovin' those photography skills. How did you get such gorgeous night shots?
Hey! Those pictures SO remind me of the time I spent in Paris last year. Living there is even more fun!!...expensive, but fun! :D See you soon! Kim
Oh my gosh, that's freaking amazing, and I officially hate you :) Just kidding, I love you. But I'm insanely jealous.
I see you have a lot of envy coming your way. That is so neat to go and see things and have experiences like that. That is a rare thing. I am so glad you are making such great use of your time there. It does make me want to fly over and see you, though.....
I will think happy European thoughts and chase my worries away---is it working?? Only time will tell.
WOW! That looks so amazing! You are doing a great job of soaking it up while you are there. Keep sending the pics!!
another great post to match a great adventure. love the pics. you make me miss a land i once called home (i also called it France, but generally i refered to it as 'that one place'). Lisa, could you help me force jodi to move there?
- j e s s
Eh, Paris has got nothing on the Western US. Right????
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