Five Busy Days in France


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Europe » France
June 22nd 2018
Published: June 22nd 2018
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We hit the ground running when we arrived in Paris. Arriving at 7:45 am (AKA 1:45 am our time) and unable to get into our room until 2:00 pm definitely called for coffee. What better excuse for a cafe au lait?! After exploring our neighborhood, we set off for Galleries La Fayette, did some shopping, enjoyed the view from the top of their flagship store, had lunch, and headed to the hotel for a wel... Read Full Entry



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The Strasbourg cathedralThe Strasbourg cathedral
The Strasbourg cathedral

The cathedral was built entirely in the Middle Ages. It was completed in 1439. Today it is the sixth tallest church in the world.
The cathedral spireThe cathedral spire
The cathedral spire

This was the highest spire in all of Europe until 1874. The spire is 466 feet high.
The astronomical clock was covered with scaffolding. The astronomical clock was covered with scaffolding.
The astronomical clock was covered with scaffolding.

We saw the Big show with all the characters moving and the rooster crowing. But it was somewhat obscured and disappointing.
The L'lll River cruiseThe L'lll River cruise
The L'lll River cruise

We passed through 2 locks on the cruise. Here, we are waiting for the lock to fill with water to proceed to a higher portion of the river.



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