Our day started with a trip to our local baker (well, there are at least 4 that we've found, but this one is our favorite for pain au chocolat). Nothing gets a day going like a hit of chocolat!
A trip through the market, and we were all set for the next two days. Erik has decided to try making quail. I'll let you know what the final verdict is.
After a lunch of crepes (with Nutella, of course!), we were off to the Louvre. All museums are free on the first Sunday of the month, so we thought this would be a good opportunity to check out this famous museum.
All I can say is that it was breathtaking! I'm sure we didn't even come close to scratching the surface of seeing what was inside, but the building itself was enough of a treat. We headed straight for the Italian Painters section, in the Denon Wing, which houses the Mona Lisa (or La Jaconde, as it is known here). Really, there is too much to look at. Intricate mouldings, and painted ceilings, views out onto a spectacular courtyard. We both left feeling like we had a lot to learn before we could fully appreciate the art that was inside.
We took the long way back to the metro, through the gardens outside of the museum. I have to say that kids in Paris have it made! Not only are there these amazing carousels all over the city, this is the second park I've been too that has sailboats for rent that can be sailed in the fountain, pony rides, and this one also had an area with trampolines that kids could jump on. Who needs video games with all that?
I'll leave you with some pictures we took. We got on the subway at the foot of the Champs Elysees, but got a decent picture of the lights with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance. I can always tell a good photo opportunity by the crowds of people in seemingly odd places.
The glass pyramid at the Louvre, and from inside looking out.
The Champs Elysees with the Arc de Triomphe in the distance
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