'A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life' (Thomas Jefferson)
We stayed in Hotel Bellevue which was located at the bottom of Sacré-Cœur, in Montmartre. It is a small hotel but at a very convenient location nearby to shops, markets, restaurants and some popular attractions.
View from our room
Breakfast is simple with croissants and pastries.
Le Saint Regis is just near our hotel. We decided to have our dinner there on evening as they offer Parisian classics.
Onion soup
Ratatouille
Veal
Nougat cake
Chocolates in Paris
Nougats
A night stroll nearby our hotel
A grand McDonald's
Night market
When I looked out the window
Doggie!
A drive around rainy Paris
Avenue des Champs-Élysées
Place Vendôme
This square, built in 1686, is the emblem of French luxury. The Ritz hotel, Cartier, Rolex, Chanel jewellery - all these prestigious establishments are situated in this square.
Colonne Vendôme
The Victory Column stands 44 metres high and was dedicated to the soldiers of the battle of Austerlitz. It was cast in bronze from 1200 cannons seized from the Russian and Austrian armies.
The Victory Column stands 44 metres high and was dedicated to the soldiers of the battle of Austerlitz. It was cast in bronze from 1200 cannons seized from the Russian and Austrian armies.
The Hyatt
The Palais Garnier or Opéra Garnier is a 1979-seat opera house in Paris. It is a 19th century architectural masterpiece and is home to the Paris ballet.
Petit Palais houses the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts.
La Madeleine is a Catholic church in honor of St Mary Magdalene (1806). It sure looks like a Roman temple!
Grand Palais is a museum, exhibition hall and an historic site.
Les Invalides or The Dome or Tomb of Napolean
The Museum of the Army was first built in 1905 as a hospital and a home for disabled soldiers. It now houses the Tomb of Napolean and the museum of the Army of France.
Napolean's tomb is located in the Dome Church. It is part of the Museum of the Army at Invalides. The Dome stands 101 metres high.
Pont de I'Alma tunnel
The tunnel where Princess Diana was involved in a fatal car crash on 31 August 1997
Night market
The Basilique du Sacré-Coeur de Montmartre
This Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre was consecrated in 1919 in Roman Byzantine style and sits on the highest hill in Paris.
Beautiful view from the church
Crepes for breakfast?
Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile
The Arch honors those who have who fought and died for France in the French Revolution and Napoleanic Wars. The names of all French victories and generals are inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath the arch lies a tomb of an unknown soldier from WWI.
This Arch of Victory was completed in 1836 and is 50 metres high and 45 metres wide.
The Arch honors those who have who fought and died for France in the French Revolution and Napoleanic Wars. The names of all French victories and generals are inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath the arch lies a tomb of an unknown soldier from WWI.
This Arch of Victory was completed in 1836 and is 50 metres high and 45 metres wide.
The best lemon meringue tart in the world!
Airport
One last bite as we will be landing in Rome shortly!
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