Paris

Our first day exploring Paris. We have ahd great weather but today is cold and overcast. Kate and Igor are off to Champagne for a couple of nights but they left us their passes on the underground and entry into many of the attractions. So handy. Our first visit was the Sainte Chapelle. It was built in the 13 Century and has the most amazing stained glass. Next was the Conciergerie. It was originally a French Palace but became a prison during the French Revolution. Marie –Antoinette was held here until she was beheaded. The gothic halls were beautiful.
We then wondered down the avenue and found the Seine-so beautiful. The Louvre was next. Wow its so impressive, photos and film do not do it justice. Saw the Mona Lisa-much smaller than I imagined. So much to look at and see in one place. Next was the Arc de Triomphe . another magnificent monument. We walked up the stairs-a few hundred straight up! It was worth it the view was breathtaking. All of Paris was stretched out in front of us with the Eiffel Tower in the distance. Paris is everything I thought it would be and more. A great day!