Americans in Paris

Wed-Sun,  May 27- 31

Paris, France

I had a few client calls in Paris (boy, was THAT interesting) and we decided to make a weekend out of it.  Amy had never been to Paris so it was fantastic showing her around and reacquainting myself with the city.  Paris is tough because there’s simply so much to see and do and a weekend (or a week) isn’t sufficient, so you have to decide what you really want to see and then promise yourself another trip to hit the rest.  We explored virtually every neighborhood (arrondissement) and must have walked 10+ miles each day.  It’s hard to describe the beautiful architecture that envelopes the streets of Paris.  There’s a feeling of elegance, strength and antiquity everywhere you look.  There are very few modern structures, but most are in surprisingly good condition.  If you have an appreciation for the aged and beautiful, Paris is the city to visit.

Arche de Triomphe

We stayed near the Arche de Triomphe off of Champs Elysees (see above).  We explored the Marais district, the Louvre and Tuileries, St Germain, Montmartre (I made Amy watch Moulin Rouge a few  weeks ago to get in the Montmartre mood) and Montparnasse.  I finally remembered how to get around on the tube in Paris, so that was fun and made everything a bit more accessible.

The Tuileries and the Louvre

The view from Montmartre

The highlights were seeing Notre Dame and watching Amy at the Eiffel Tower.  I forgot that it lights up each night – that was a fun surprise for us both!   We spent most of our time admiring the city, walking through the different neighborhoods and trying new cafes. 

Au Revoir,

Jeri Jo