Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted Saturday at 06:11 PM Share Posted Saturday at 06:11 PM The wife and I have been in Paris about a week now and are having a great time. Historic sites, great food, wonderful wine, pretty women. Here are some of the numerous photos I've taken. Our hotel is in the Saint Paul area. We are about a kilometer one way from Bastille Square and the other way about a kilometer from the Seine River. Bastille Square Seine River with Paris City Hall in the distance. We have established ourselves as recognized customers at a little pub close to our Hotel. Here are the folks that wait on us. Oh, and we have had some very good dinners. I love French Onion Soup and I'm trying to find the best in Paris. Went to a restaurant called, "Procope" that was established in 1686. Previous diners have included, Napoleon, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Marie Antoinette. I had lamb but for the first entree was the French Onion Soup and it was outstanding....the best so far. Another day we when out into the country to see how the country folks lived. Visited and nice little place called, "Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte." King Lewis XIV visited the place, saw that he place wasn't a nice, got upset, had the Vicomte arrested and sent to prison, and then built a little place himself he called, "Versailles." Paris has a lot of nice churches. I did notice that the ones we've visited aren't your typical Baptist church. Today we went to a nice little art museum called, "Musée du Louvre." We got some home decorating and remodeling ideas there. Compared this painting to one of my little 15mm Napoleonic soldiers that happened to belong in the same unit as the painting. Some other interesting nic-nacs. And we got some home remodeling ideas....such as door knobs, dining room, and possible a new hallway. Got to admit, this town has got some things to see and do!!! Birdgun 8 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted Saturday at 06:37 PM Share Posted Saturday at 06:37 PM We love Paris. It is an amazing city. You need a month to just scratch the surface. It is a foodies paradise. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted Saturday at 06:46 PM Share Posted Saturday at 06:46 PM Nice happy hour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted Saturday at 07:33 PM Share Posted Saturday at 07:33 PM Peter the Great liked so many of those things that they were replicated in the Winter Palace, now better known as The Hermitage. At Versailles the gardens are incredible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted Saturday at 07:56 PM Share Posted Saturday at 07:56 PM That is Great, Birdgun. I hope your entire visit is fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted Saturday at 09:18 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:18 PM But have you visited Paris, TX? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Dan Troop 70448 Posted Saturday at 09:20 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:20 PM Paris is great and as mentioned you need a month. Yes, we found the people very friendly also. Thanks for sharing this with us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singin' Sue 71615 Posted Saturday at 09:32 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:32 PM Beautiful. This is as close as I will ever get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted Saturday at 09:33 PM Share Posted Saturday at 09:33 PM In Paris I think the best restaurants are not French. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted Saturday at 10:06 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:06 PM If you get time go to Sacre' Coeur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted Saturday at 10:20 PM Share Posted Saturday at 10:20 PM 1 hour ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: But have you visited Paris, TX? Or Paris, Arkansas? Have a great time in the original town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted Saturday at 11:12 PM Share Posted Saturday at 11:12 PM Wonderful pictures, BGQ. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckshot Bear Posted Saturday at 11:14 PM Share Posted Saturday at 11:14 PM Great pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp SASS#1628L Posted Saturday at 11:45 PM Share Posted Saturday at 11:45 PM If you get the time I highly recommend the Follies Bergere at the Moulin Rouge. It is an outstanding performance and a true spectacle. And it's been going on for over 150 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Creek,5759 Posted Saturday at 11:48 PM Share Posted Saturday at 11:48 PM Have no desire to go there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted Sunday at 12:40 AM Share Posted Sunday at 12:40 AM 50 minutes ago, Bailey Creek,5759 said: Have no desire to go there. As the fox said to the grapes.... It's a fantastic place; I've been there three times, but the last was over 25 years ago. Hope we might make it again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted Sunday at 03:55 AM Share Posted Sunday at 03:55 AM 5 hours ago, Charlie Harley, #14153 said: Or Paris, Arkansas? Have a great time in the original town! Moscow, Idaho, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted Sunday at 03:57 AM Share Posted Sunday at 03:57 AM 4 hours ago, Bailey Creek,5759 said: Have no desire to go there. Well, id you plan ahead and save up you won't have to. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggle Posted Sunday at 04:45 AM Share Posted Sunday at 04:45 AM I have to visit Paris next year. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted Sunday at 06:19 AM Share Posted Sunday at 06:19 AM I too was there in August (1987) while most Parisians are out of town. It’s a whole different place in September. come to think of it, 2016 was also in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted Sunday at 03:03 PM Share Posted Sunday at 03:03 PM (edited) I've been through the airport connecting to Cologne, Germany. Does that count? Great pictures! Enjoy your adventure! Edited Sunday at 03:04 PM by Dantankerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muggle Posted Sunday at 04:08 PM Share Posted Sunday at 04:08 PM On 8/6/2022 at 2:18 PM, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: But have you visited Paris, TX? I hear is basically the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdgun Quail, SASS #63663 Posted Monday at 04:22 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 04:22 PM Continuing with our visit in Paris. Yesterday we went to the Montmartre area and today around the Eiffel tower area. We are taking everything as easy and relaxing as possible. Bought some artwork in the Montmartre area for our home in Arizona, but mostly eating good foods, drinking good wines, strolling about only to stop again and sit, eat, and drink. Didn't go up into the Eiffel tower as we went through that mess on our last visit to Paris in 2018. But today just leisurely strolled around taking photos and again eating good food and drinking good wines with our friends, Bernie & Linda. Here are some photos from the last couple of days. Duck and mashed potatoes....mmmm good. A piece of art we bought. Has to us the relaxing look and feel of Paris. Remarkable good work for the price! Photos we took strolling about Montmartre . Today strolling about the Eiffel Tower area we came across a Russian Orthodox church with the onion tops. Thought Subdeacon Joe would appreciate this place. More good food and wine. Today I had French onion soup and fish. Pic of our friends Bernie & Linda at today lunch. While strolling about, more pics of the Eiffel Tower. Ending on a humorous note. Got to love it when you can train your dog to walk the dog! Life is good! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypress Sun Posted Monday at 04:37 PM Share Posted Monday at 04:37 PM Thank you for the photos Birdgun. Your pics, taken from a first-person view, really bring out the beauty of visiting other countries, experiencing the sights and enjoying the culture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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