Notre Dame

 

A view of Notre Dame from along the Seine River.  This was taken before the fire.

Paris France

Famous Bakery

 

The original ovens at the famous Poilane Bakery in Paris.  The bakery has been in this location on rue du Cherchi-Midi since 1932.  The full bread production now takes place in a huge warehouse-style bakery in the suburbs but this original location still maintains the traditional way of baking that famous sourdough bread.

Paris France

The Three Shades

 

The Three Shades is a sculpture of three figures standing around a central point.  It was created by Rodin and this version stands in the garden of the Rodin Museum.

Paris France

Rooftops

 

The rooftops of Paris are always pleasing to the eye.

Paris France

Museum Gardens

 

The gardens at the Rodin Museum with a path leading to The Burghers of Calais sculpture by Rodin.

Paris France

Fontaine de l'Observatorie

 

The Fontaine de l'Observatorie is located in the Luxembourg Gardens.

Paris France

Looking Up

 

Looking up at the Eiffel Tower.

Paris France

Shopping With the Chef

 

Shopping at the Farmer's Market with the chef before watching him prepare a meal at Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School.

Paris France

Hotel des Invalides

 

Hotel des Invalides where you will find the tomb of Napoleon. 

Paris France

Musee Rodin

 

The Rodin Museum!

Paris France

Centre Pompidou

 The Pompidou Center or it's full name Centre National d'Art et de Culture Georges-Pompidou.  It is an art gallery, library and cultural center designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rodgers among others. It was the first example of what is called inside-out architecture.

Paris France 

A Grand Tomb

 

Napoleon's Tomb inside the Hotel des Invalides.  

Paris France

Place Saint Michel

 

Place Saint-Michel with the fountain Saint-Michel in the 5th Arrondissement.

Paris France

Glass Pyramid

 

The Lourve Pyramid made of glass and metal forms the entrance to the Louvre Museum.  It was designed by Chinese-American architect I.M.Pei.  

Paris France

Moulin Rouge

 

The Moulin Rouge night club.

Paris France

Sacre'-Coeur

 

Sacre'-Coeur de Montmartre

Paris France

Arc de Triumphe

 

Arc de Triumphe

Paris France

Institut de Monde Arabe

 

The Institut de Monde Arabe (Arab World Institute) was founded in Paris in 1980 by France and 18 Arab countries.  It houses Islamic cultural exhibitions.  The metallic screens contain 240 photosensitive, motor controlled apertures or shutters controlled by the light, temperature and sunshine on the building.

Paris France

Sacre' Coeur

 

The Basilica of Sacre' Coeur de Montmartre

Paris France

Whimsical Fountain

 

The Stravinsky Fountain

Paris, France