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Paris Part 3 - Notre Dame and the Louvre (our last day)

The very last day of our 3 week European tour, we spent some time visiting the Louvre, where we had a nice lunch, and later the Notre Dame Cathedral. What a beautiful city Paris is....and we were so lucky to have lovely warm early summer weather.

After a very nice lunch at the Louvre, we were taken by bus near the Notre Dame Cathedral, where we disembarked to view the cathedral at close quarters and to also take a peek inside and see the very beautiful huge stained glass windows.  It is incredible when you think that these buildings were created in the days when there were no power tools, huge cranes and hydraulic lifting equipment or steel scaffolding. 

A  last glimpse of the river Seine before we leave early next morning for the dockside and the beaches of Calais, to board our ferry boat across the English Channel to the white cliffs of Dover.

Then we spent a week in wet Wales....but it was fun visiting friends and family there, and we had a great time in spite of the rainy weather we encountered.  We couldn't complain because we had such wonderful weather n our 19 day tour of Euroope.

Below we saw the Eglise du Dome with it's beautiful golden dome which was  built for King Louis XIV's personal use in the late 1600's......we also caught our last glimpse of the Eiffel Tower.

Our morning visit was to the Louvre, where we had a limited tour, but managed to view the famous Mona Lisa, and several other well known works of art.   Unfortunately photography was prohibited in many areas, so I only managed to get a few shots in the outer areas., including some unusual window domes in the ceiling of one area.
COMMENTS
LatentE said at 1:21 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Excellent images. I could feel the sun on my face in the outdoor images of the Paris sites. With the interiors I could sense the hush and wonder. And finally with the channel images I could feel the wind and hear the gulls calling. Nicely done and good to have you back sharing your travels.
Hollyridger said at 1:51 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Welcome back, once again Joan! I am so happy to see you back in tabblo. These are wonderful photos, especially the ones in and around Notre Dame. I shall never forget those stained glass windows. I am 'way behind with my tabblo-ing at the moment partly because I have a new computer, a Mac, so I am busy re-cataloguing all my photos. It takes for ever!
Mirella said at 2:32 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Wonderful !
Wildthing said at 3:58 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Really enjoyed the tabblo. Great shots of Paris. I haven't been for thirty years. Your images call me back. Thanks. Mike.
Tesscagadas said at 4:03 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
nice color!
DocEna said at 6:05 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Great tour....merci
L810th said at 6:15 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Great to hear from you again Joan! This collection shows Paris at it's best and I particularly like your intro photo, as it shows those small touches parisian style. I guess you will be a home bird for another short while until your new house is established. Best wishes to you and to yours!
Mike.
Moabjeeper said at 6:50 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Hello Joan,

Great tabblo. Thanks for the trip.
Bob Myers
Spilly0901 said at 7:18 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Beautiful! The stained glass is so pretty. Love the white cliffs of Dover.
Memotions said at 8:36 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
It is incredible how such intricate architecture could be created with no more than hand tools, AND lots of blood, sweat and tears. Thanks for a great tour, Joan. Really like those shots of the stained glass windows and the skylight.
PhotoPop said at 9:00 a.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
It has been a very long time since I have been back to both places. Thanks for bringing me back.
AdSR said at 4:11 p.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Long time no see! It's nice to have you back, with the stories of your travels.
Jhector said at 4:46 p.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Joan, thanks for helping us relive that trip. It is still one of our favorites and your pictures are always better than hours. Hope you and Frank are doing well. Keep the pictures coming. We really enjoy them..... Hector & Grace
JoanW said at 4:50 p.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Thanks to all for kind comments. Glad to be back. I haen't taken any photos for quite a long time, but still have a few on hand to display of a short trip we made in the Fall. It has been a busy year in 2007 first of all selling our previous 'retirement' bungalow, and then buying a new build home in the nearest town. The new place is slightly smaller with less maintenance, and is close to hospitals, clinics, restaurants and shopping. Our previous home was a 35 minute drive into town every time we wanted to buy anything, so it is a lot handier to be living here in the city of Cornwall. We found a nice quiet subdivision with open views at the back where our living room is situated. The house was being built from July to November when we finally moved on November 1st, and since then have been settling in, sorting ourselves out and getting settled.
I am hoping to be able to participate more in Tabblo now that all the moving experience is behind us.
Mashpee_Paula said at 5:23 p.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Hello Joan!! Fantastic photos of your voyage, and wonderful words too!! Hope you are well! Thank you, Joan! :)
Chiloedream said at 6:50 p.m. on Feb 12, 2008:
Un tabblo fantastique. GRAND BRAVO JOAN, tu nous as manqué. MERCI pour ce beau retour.
Snooway said at 6:09 a.m. on Feb 14, 2008:
nice photos:)
Setu said at 11:56 a.m. on Feb 14, 2008:
These are just great shots ! and with your words I can almost feel the trip ! thank you so much.
Noe said at 12:00 p.m. on Feb 15, 2008:
Beautiful set Joan, thanks for the tour! =)
Jerii said at 10:55 p.m. on Feb 20, 2008:
These are wonderful pictures. Thanks for the tour!
Candlepower said at 5:45 p.m. on May 10, 2008:
WonderfulTour! The work on the building all that detail really fantastic! Great Tabblo!
Shenresi said at 11:48 a.m. on Jun 2, 2008:
wow, I think that was a wonderful tour through Europe, Joan. Paris is really a wonderful town and I love it also very much to be there sometimes! Thx for the great tour !!!
Lifequest22 said at 8:54 p.m. on Jun 26, 2008:
What a wonderful tour through your photos.
EMA said at 10:34 a.m. on Jul 5, 2008:
Wow! How I miss Paris! Is such a beautiful town. I enjoyed the tour through your tabblo. Excellent photos!
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