 Paris II August 5th-6th |
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August 5th was Jackie’s last full day in Paris. We visited the Marais district, which included Rue Des Rosiers, Place des Vosges, and Victor Hugo’s home. In the evening after having dinner with Eric at Restaurant Chartier, Eric took us on a night tour of Paris. The following morning Cyndi and I take Jackie to the airport, and return our leased car. Later Cyndi, Jeff and I visit Opéra Garnier, and Musee D'Orsay.
jeff and Jackie at L'As du Fallafel
We had lunch at this restaurant. It is located on Rue Des Rosiers, Marais, Paris.
Dean, Jackie, and Jeff at Rue Des Rosiers
This street is located in the Marais district of Paris. Marais was once a swamp, and was developed in the 12th century. It has medieval architecture and narrow roads. This district was a favorite of ... [more]
Maison de Victor Hugo (Victor Hugo's home)
His home is located on the second floor of the former Hotel de Rohan-Guemenee at Place des Vosges, Marias, Paris. This is a picture of his bedroom.
Dinner with Eric at Restaurant Chartier
Eric took us out to dinner at a typical old-fashioned French restaurant named Chartier's. The waiters wear black waistcoats and long white aprons. Eric helped us read the menu, and provided advice ... [more]
Eric's "Night Tour"- Tour Eiffel
The tower is lit at night, and the lights flash every hour on the hour. We took this photo from Eric's car on one of several drives around the rotary between view-blocking tour busses.
Jeff in the auditorium of Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier.
The Paris Opera building was completed in 1875. Charles Garnier was the architect. It took 14 years to build it, and was the world’s largest opera house when it opened. The exterior and interior are ... [more]
Jeff and Dean in The Grand Foyer of La Opera Garnier.
This is the Grand Foyer at the Opera. It is an area were individuals could socialize before the opera or during intermission. Some say that it resembles the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles.
Jeff, Cyndi and Dean near the Grand Staircase at Opera Garnier.
The Grand Escalier (Staircase) is beautiful. Its marble stairs and multi-levels allow vistors to become part of the spectacle.
Jeff and Mozart at the Musee D'Orsay
This museum exhibits French art from 1848 -1914 (Impressionism: Monet, Degas, Renoir, and Cezanne). The building used to be a railway station which was constructed for the 1900 World’s Fair. It was co... [more]
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