Good-bye Versailles, G'day D'Orsay.


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July 9th 2015
Published: August 4th 2015
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Who would have thought that cows would be my enduring memory of today? Amongst other lovely things of course, but I keep thinking about the cows. This morning dawned bright and sunny. Apparently the cool snap is over and it is going to be gorgeous for the next week or so. We, however, won't be here that long, and are starting to feel that our remaining time in France is too short. Greedy, aren't ... Read Full Entry



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Beginning our tour with MaryBeginning our tour with Mary
Beginning our tour with Mary

Paris Muse - fabulous tours
The real thingThe real thing
The real thing

The sculptures still adorning the Palais Garnier are copies, so the originals can be preserved
Section of the Palais GarnierSection of the Palais Garnier
Section of the Palais Garnier

As good as it will get this trip
Detail of the modelDetail of the model
Detail of the model

One day I'll walk down this hallway
Isabel and THAT Degas!Isabel and THAT Degas!
Isabel and THAT Degas!

It was her favourite when she was little. We still have the Degas dominoes!
The new cafe, Musee D'OrsayThe new cafe, Musee D'Orsay
The new cafe, Musee D'Orsay

I like it, some don't. Just don't ask me about the new chairs in the more formal restaurant.......
Imagine staying in this hotel before your trip!Imagine staying in this hotel before your trip!
Imagine staying in this hotel before your trip!

The hallway to the ballroom, where the restaurant is now.
Dusk on the SeineDusk on the Seine
Dusk on the Seine

Couldn't quite capture it the way I wanted to. One day I WILL take that photography tour in Paris.
Chez JulienneChez Julienne
Chez Julienne

An institution. There were lovely tables outside, but our reason for visiting was inside.
BarmanBarman
Barman

He had to move fast!



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