Paris ~ First Impressions
It's clear to see why the world loves Paris. Falling in love with this beautiful city happens the minute you set eyes on it. There is pure magic in the air.
When we arrived in France our first sightseeing visit was to Le Tour Eiffel. It seemed to be the perfect starting point for our adventure. The views from the top were spectacular…breathtaking. Les Invalides, the gold dome church in the photo above is where Napoleon is burried.
You could easily see how the entire city was layed out with it's arrondisments, historic buildings and monuments and the peaceful Seine River running through.
After our visit we hopped on a boat to ride along the Seine. The bridges were amazing. Each one different than the next and the amount of detail that went into them was astonishing. Carved stone monograms and wreaths, gold gilding, copper plating…all gorgeous.
I have so much to share with you. We explored the city from early morning until the sun set every single day we were there. We went to museums and monuments, took strolls in parks, traveled by metro daily, hit the flea markets, flower shops, food markets and antique stores, shopped at Laudree and many others, leisured at sidewalk cafes, visited historic cathedrals, went to an ancient cemetary, took the train to Chateau Versailles and so much more.
We also shot video of our trip and I'm having a couple short films made from them. And I bought presents to giveaway here on the blog! So my friends, I suppose a disclaimer might be in order…be prepared for a lot of Paris.
31 Responses to “Paris ~ First Impressions”
Ooh La La, I was just there in April and your photos are bringing my memories back. Isn’t it the most romantic city? The history is amazing. I cannot wait to see how you video taped your trip. I made small videos myself. Priceless trip. Enjoy and soak it all up.
Oh how jealous I am!! I visited Paris with my mother when I was in 8th grade…30 years ago…and fell completely head over heels! I can not wait to go back with my own daughter. And I can not wait to see more of your beautiful trip. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you Heather for sharing your memories,I am going in June for the first time,tell us everything,maybe even advice of what not to do.Your photos are beautiful,I love the small details you always show. Merci, Theresa
Ahhhh Paris! Love that city. Can’t wait to see/hear more!
XO,
Lisa
I look forward to seeing Paris through your eyes. What a good idea to shoot videos. Your photos are gorgeous already. ox
“A lot of Paris” is never a bad thing!! 🙂 We were just there in May. Excited to see your pictures and relive a bit of our own time there.
Happy Wednesday!
Dawn
I’m excited to read and see your adventure through this blog- To me Paris truly is just what you image it to be.
Happy Day
Your photos are beautiful! Can’t wait to hear more…
I’ll never tire of Paris posts. I love that city. And Versailles – one of my favorite places to wander.
How exciting to see it all again through your camera lens.
Paris at its best, a place to love.
Beautiful photos and post.
Cheers
Thank you for all that you inspired.
~Dore
A lot of Paris? Bring.It.On……..:)
Looking forward to more Paris pictures! I visited n 1999 and have been wanting to return on an all girls trip.
GORGEOUS! I can’t wait to see more!
Beautiful/belle photos. Never too much of Paris… bring it on!
WOW – you had me at the very first photo! What breathtaking photography of a gorgeous city. More Paris? Bring it on!!! 🙂
Beautiful. Can’t wait to see more of your trip.
I am enjoying each thing you show us !! As we are going there next year for our 45 wedding ann. So I’m writing down everything to get a starting point. Thank You Heather for this wonderful adventure.
It’s a huge dream of mine to go there someday… well a trip on your blog will do just fine. thanks for sharing!
The more Paris the better.
I can’t wait to hear about every detail. It sounds like an amazing time!
One can never have enough Paris! I lived there for a year back in the 90s and loved every moment. Enjoy!
What an adventure!! Sounds like you lived and breathed all that makes one love Paris. Can’t wait to hear and see more! What a blessing for you and your daughter.
Forgot to ask…did you ever eat a crepe?? Surely you did!!
your photography is just beautiful! so much architectural beauty! thanks for sharing it with us! susan
Le grand sigh….
Paris is a city I hope to see someday. Thanks for taking us along.
These photos are fantastic. I LOVE the one with the Eiffel town in the background…faded…with the statue (gold) in the foreground….excellent perspective on all those shots!!! 🙂
can’t wait to see more of your pictures. The craved wreaths are just to pretty for words.
I hope before I am old lady wearing purple I can fullfill my trip to Paris and scratch it off my bucket list
Please more, my husband just told me we are going in 2 weeks for my birthday and I need to plan. HELP!!
Loving your pictures! Was there in 2007 and now I want to go back and find these lovely settings . . . Merci!!
Oh my god – I didn’t realize how long it had been since I took the time to visit my favorite blog and all these BEAUTIFUL Paris pictures. I’m in love! I’m jealous! I’m so inspired! LOL Love love love these posts. And the N on that bridge! Ohhh. I’m a history lover and I know full well it is for Napoleon, but for me…just between you and me? (Okay and a few of my relatives) – the N stands for Nicki and that one day I will see the city in person. 🙂 So much love for all your blogging. Back I go to drool some more!
Merci!
Nicki
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