ParisOn 8th March, John Linda and I flew from N.J. to France via England... naturally, our luggage did not make it to Paris the same day we did! Tour EiffelSituated near the bank of the river Siene which runs through Paris, the tower was built in 1889 as part of the World's Fair. It was supposed to be a temporary exhibit, but the decision was made later to keep it permanently. It is 1,063 feet high. There are three landings with observation areas, restaurants and shops. |
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The Tour Eiffel is decorated with 20,000 strobe lights which all twinkle on the hour |
Looking up at l'Tour Eiffel from its
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View of the Tour Eiffel from the Pont St. Michele |
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St. ChapelleMore (better) pictures of St. Chapelle Built in 1240 to house Christian relics (including what was believed to be the crown of thorns Christ wore during his crucifixion and part of the cross) this is the only remaining part of the oldest royal palace in Paris. The windows around the upstairs, depicting scenes from the New Testament, are truly amazing. Unfortunately, they constructed the Palais du Justice right next to it, blocking the windows all the way down one side, blocking light from reaching them.
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Versailles
Built between 1664-1715, this was less a home for the king Louis XIV than a place for the public's focus on the monarchy. Royal receptions, balls, war meetings and births took place here. After Louis XIV's death, the chateau fell into disuse and was nearly demolished. It was only restored in the mid-1900's. Versailles was also the scene of the treaty ending the European part of World War II. |
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