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Strolling Surprises around Ile de la Cite in Paris

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Bonjour mes amis,

We can’t tell you how many times we’ve walked across, around and beside Ile de la Cite in the heart of Paris, home to Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Palais du Justice and beautiful bridges. HOWEVER, we had never been around on the opposite side toward the point and lovely park.

At Bernie’s suggestion, that was our stroll today and what fun we had discovering some wonderful spots. The totally overcast skies made for perfect picture-taking.  It was just barely cool, actually in the upper 60’s with no rain. I will try to caption these well so you can take the stroll with us and then conclude with the roasted chestnuts that we found on the street, our first! Autumn was truly in the air today with a touch of color here and there, crisp dry leaves underfoot and rustling leaves still clinging reluctantly to the trees in the park. All in all, a great day in Paris.

Tomorrow at midday, we depart for the beginning of our journey on the Rhine river cruise with our friends from Burritt. We are unsure about internet and Wi-Fi so if we disappear for a week, you will understand. If we have connectivity, we will do our best to keep the blog filled with interesting sites and lots of eye candy for your enjoyment.

Happy weekend,

L&B

At the beginning of the stroll were the abominable locks which are defacing Paris!
At the beginning of the stroll were the abominable locks which are defacing Paris!
A little color across from Notre Dame
A little color across from Notre Dame
The last rose of October!
The last rose of October!
More flowers for you, Peggy Bilbro.
More flowers for you, Peggy Bilbro.
Panoramic of the front side of La Palais du Justice. Sainte Capelle is on the back side of this.
Panoramic of the front side of La Palais du Justice. Sainte Capelle is on the back side of this.

 

Square de la Place de la Reine, our favorite new discovery. Quiet, beautiful, no tourists (except us!) Next photo explains it in French.
Square de la Place de Dauphine, our favorite new discovery. Quiet, beautiful, no tourists (except us!) Next photo explains it in French.

 

Originally the statue of Henri IV was in the center of this Square but disintegrated over the years. Now the statue is out next to the busy street.
Originally the statue of Henri IV was in the center of this Square but disintegrated over the years. Now the statue is out next to the busy street.
The lovely park at the point of Ile de la Cite.
The lovely park at the point of Ile de la Cite.
Always a bride and groom along the way.
Always a bride and groom along the way.
A clever home-made chestnut roaster. Yummy but hot! We burned our fingers.
A clever home-made chestnut roaster. Yummy but hot! We burned our fingers.

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4 Comments

  1. Judy Gattis
    October 17, 2014 @ 8:08 pm

    Have a thoroughly enjoyable cruise. Take copious notes as we’ll be taking the same cruise in April and will be curious to know all about it.

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    • lspalla
      October 17, 2014 @ 8:22 pm

      We will. Charles would have loved where we were today and so perfect for pics.

      Reply

  2. Jim Bilbro
    October 18, 2014 @ 12:27 am

    At the symphony and missing you! But still wish we were there!

    Reply

  3. Cindi
    October 18, 2014 @ 3:01 am

    I hope you & Bernie have a fabulous trip with your Burritt friends! Can’t wait to see the photos and hear the stories.

    Reply

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