Tuesday, April 21, 2009

A Parisian Reprise: Cathedrals, Fine Dining, and Panoramic Views from Montparnasse (April 9-10, 2009)


Below: Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris


Below: Lunch at a FERRANDI Paris training restaurant - exquisite French cuisine at an affordable price


Below: Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower), the tallest building in Paris, hosts a panoramic restaurant on the 56th floor. It offers a breathtaking 360° view of Paris, including the best view of the Eiffel Tower.


Below: Ladurée, a global icon of French luxury pâtisserie, is famous for creating the modern, double-decker macaron and pioneering the Parisian salon de thé (tea room).


Below: Place Saint-Sulpice, the large public square located directly outside the Church of Saint-Sulpice (Église Saint-Sulpice).

Above: The Fontaine Saint-Sulpice (1843-48)

Above: Saint Sulpice, the second-largest church in Paris after Notre-Dame, is noted for its magnificent interior, which features high arches, massive columns, and ornate details.

Above: Luxembourg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg)

Above left: Luxembourg Palace (Palais du Luxembourg)




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