Our train back to Paris leaves mid-afternoon so we spent the morning visiting the Men’s Abbey and Church built by William the Conqueror. William the Conqueror holds a little nostalgia for me. We studied English history in school and William played a large part. 1066 was the last time England has been conquered. The NormanContinue reading “2023 Caen, Paris France”
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2023 Paris, Day 4
Finally have some nice weather, bright sunshine and cool enough to enjoy all the walking necessary. The girls with us want to visit the English bookstore just opposite Notre Dame, Shakespeare and Company. Little did we know it’s the most popular attraction in Paris after the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. We came over yesterdayContinue reading “2023 Paris, Day 4”
2023 Paris – Day 3
We have tickets to see Monet’s waterlilies at the Orangerie this morning and the Eiffel Tower this afternoon. This is at least our 6th visit to Paris. Our first time was with our own children in the early 80s and now grandchildren, for the second time. We travelled via Metro the first day or soContinue reading “2023 Paris – Day 3”
2023 Paris, France — Days 1 and 2
We are spending the next few days in France, starting with 5 days in Paris with our oldest daughter, her family and a young friend. I’m just going to post photos of some familiar Paris landmarks. The weather is cool and rainy but not rainy enough to keep us from enjoying ourselves.
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