Sunday, July 21, 2013

Paris, everything it was made out to be and more.

It has been two months already and the fiancĂ© is back in Europe! He landed in town at about 7:30 am and we were jet setting to Paris at 6pm the same day. Saturday started bright and early, which apparently is rare for Parisians because we seemed to be the only ones out and about. 

We started with the highly recommended Angelina's for breakfast. It lived up to the hype with the macaroons and hot chocolate, oh my goodness the hot chocolate. Picture this - melting 10 chocolate bars, adding a little bit of milk and then topped with homemade whipped cream = perfection. 

Next we headed to the louvre. We walked along the gates until we found the entrance. Waking into that plaza was incredible. The louvre and all that surrounds it is definitely a site to see. Naturally we went in and saw the main attractions (Mona Lisa and Aphrodites). We could have spent days inside but we had a lot left to accomplish in a short amount of time.

We left the louvre, had an ice cream near the gardens while looking up at the Eiffel Tower and then decided to keep on walking.  Next we covered the Bridge of Art (I'm not much of a romantic, but this would get anyone), San Luis and Notre Dame. I wish we would've have Pre purchased tickets to go into Notre dame, it was breathtaking from the outside, I can't imagine the inside.

We ended Saturday with a great recommendation from a friend. We took a boat tour around the water at sunset. We were served a 5 course meal, with great wine and fantastic photo opportunities. I know this is the typical tourist thing, but it was really impressive, and I would highly recommend. We took a quick metro ride over to St. Germaine and ended with a great nightcap with wonderful friends who happened to be in town. Talk about a fun filled Saturday!

Sunday had to be quick so we could catch the 4 hour train ride back to Switzerland. I was unable to get tickets to the top of the Eiffel Tower but seeing it over the weekend from afar was still satisfying. We ended up going to Mont Parnasse which is actually an office building in town. You can take an elevator to the very top (3000 m) and see the entire city of Paris. Then you will feel like you need 2 more weeks to experience it all, but a beautiful view nonetheless. 


Until next time Paris!










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