Some of you have asked for details about our Paris apartment. We booked it throug Homeaway. Great site. Extremely pleased. Everything was as described. The owner met us at the unit when we arrived and we have his phone number in case we need anything. http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p6229227
First stop… Shakespeare and Company
For the typical tourist sites such as Notre Dame and the Effiel Tower would be their first destinations when in the City of Lights. For us, it is a bookstore. Not just any bookstore, but Shakespeare and Company. The original store was home to such literary figures as Joyce, Hemingway, and Ginsberg. It's current location,... Continue Reading →
Our Paris Apartment
Here is the view from our Paris apartment, situated in the heart of Paris, just a few blocks from Notre Dame. The neighborhood is filled with cafes and shops. The metro station is just a block away. This is the perfect location to serve as our home while we explore Paris and the surrounding area.
Inside Notre Dame
This cathedral is amazing. I could have spent hours here taking photos. So many amazing windows casting interesting shadows. A mass was in progress while I was there and I found the TV screens attached to the pillars in sharp contrast to the stained glass windows.