Day 45 : Tourists In Paris ; We Walked All Day. What’s Changed ?

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November 3rd 2018

Published: November 3rd 2018

Hi. I’m writing very little today as the photos track our movements and frankly, I’m tired. The weather gods have smiled on Paris today and the sun was shining for the first time in ages. Tim and I caught the Metro train to near the Bastille and spent the day walking, walking. The Marais,is a district oozing with character, and we often wandered towards a destination, turning up random str... Read Full Entry

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Falafels For Lunch In The Marais District

This is a hip area. Exclusive shops, high fashion types parading about , trying to create their own look, but really all looking similar. We’ve all done that at some stage. It is a very cool area.

Carreras du Temple

This market hall was named after the first inhabitants of the site, the Knights Templar

The Single Span, Carreras du Temple.

Now a modern cultural centre, this Hall is on land originally owned by the Knights Templar, who had a walled community there and were relatively autonomous in how they operated.The French Revolution forced them into exile, and the French Royal Family were held in the cellar, awaiting execution. It was also where Jews had to report to, to have their passports stamped ‘Jew’.

Marais Taxidermist.

Directly across the road from a veterinarian, convenient, we were surprised to see so many Australians birds and animals, obviously stuffed.

Street Art

This thought provoking artwork pops up when you least expect it.

A Strong Military Presence

Unfortunately Paris is now ultra conscious of its vulnerability and soldiers with machine guns are a common sight in high profile areas. You are also searched and scanned at most places of interest you visit.

4th November 2018

Susan Petch
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Bon soir
Love Paris. Ooh la la. How does it feel to be back in "civilisation"?

4th November 2018

sherrys
Camino0914

Civilisation?
I’m not sure the Camino wasn’t more civilised. Paris is pretty nice though.

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