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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

City Tour in Paris

The first view of the Eiffel Tower

On arrival on 9 June 2013, we were taken to a guided city tour of Paris. On the coach, we drove to see Arc De Triomphe, Place de La Concorde, Garnier Opera House, Champs Elysees, La Invalides and Lourve Museum. Guess what - our guide, Henry arranged for us to visit Lourve Museum for our optional trip. I have always wanted to visit the place, hence my wish came true. Being a sunday, the shops were closed. 
 Angel watching over us
 Standing to attention
 Battling the cold for a photo shoot
 Pat and Gina
 Misty and cold weather in Paris on arrival

 The Obelisk of Luxor stands on top of a pedestal that recounts the special machinery and manÅ“uvres that were used to transport it.

The Place de la Concorde (French pronunciation is one of the major public squares in Paris, France. Measuring 8.64 hectares (21.3 acres) in area, it is the largest square in the French capital. 
 Fountain of River Commerce and Navigation (1840) with the Eiffel Tower in the background.


The Palais Garnier is "probably the most famous opera house in the world", a symbol of Paris like Notre Dame cathedral or the Louvre. The Palais Garnier  is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. It was designed by architect, Charles Garnier.

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