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Protectors of the City of Light: The Gargoyles of Notre Dame

June 10, 2013 by thirdeyemom

No trip to Paris would ever be complete without a visit to the beloved Cathédrale de Notre-Dame. Built between 1163 and 1345 the Notre Dame has withstood centuries of history and is one of the most iconic cathedrals in the world. Not only is the Notre Dame a pure masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, it has also remained the city’s heart and soul for centuries of dynamic struggle and change. About these ads

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Categories: France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: Architecture, CULTURE, France, Paris, Travel

The Romance of Paris: The Hôtel de Ville

June 3, 2013 by thirdeyemom

April in Paris is one of those quintessential travel experiences that any travel lover should experience. As springtime hits Paris, this sensationally romantic and beautiful city comes to life. The chairs at the street cafes are full with people, the flowers are blooming leaving a fragrance in the air, and the world of Paris comes to life with an unmatched energy that can’t be found anywhere in the world. In a nutshell, April in Paris is utterly fantastic. An added bonus […]

Categories: Architecture, CULTURE, France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: April in Paris, CULTURE, France, Hotel de Ville, Paris, Robert Doisneau, romance, thirdeyemom, Travel

A stroll through Montmartre

May 15, 2013 by thirdeyemom

One of my absolute favorite places in Paris is the lovely, picturesque Montmartre. Once a place of artistic gathering of the brilliant minds of Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso and Dali, today Montmartre is a major tourist attraction that still continues to captivate the soul with its unique beauty, charm and bohemian feel. A walk up to Montmartre through its winding cobblestone streets with expansive views of Paris is the best way to explore this area. However, you can also head […]

Categories: France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, France, Montmartre, Paris, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

Paris in Pictures: Arc de Triomphe

May 14, 2013 by thirdeyemom

One cannot go to Paris without taking a stroll by all her beloved monuments. There are so many spectacular things to see ranging from the metallic Eiffel Tower, to the numerous classic sculptures and fountains which line the parks, the gorgeously ornate churches and buildings, and of course the pièce de résistance, the Arc de Triomphe. Commissioned by Napoleon in 1806 as a symbol of triumph and victory of his army, the Arc de Triomphe is perhaps one of Paris’ most […]

Categories: France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: Arc de Triomphe, Architecture, CULTURE, France, Paris, thirdeyemom, Travel, walking tour

A walk through the right bank of Paris

May 11, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Our first full day in Paris was spent walking. I find walking to be the best way of exploring a city old or new. I had spent six months living in Paris over twenty years ago and have been fortunate to have been back several times since then. It is a city I know and love yet there is always something new to discover and surprise. Perhaps that is why I find Paris to be one of the most magnificent, […]

Categories: France, Paris, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: Architecture, CULTURE, France, Paris, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

Around le Marais

May 6, 2013 by thirdeyemom

The Marais district stretching through the 3rd and 4th arrondissements has many amazing sites to see. As mentioned in my earlier post on Le Marais, this gorgeous popular district in Paris was once home to many of the aristocracy who built their famous maisons in spectacular architecture and opulence of the times. A few sites in the Marais are definitely worth your time. The Hôtel de Sully is a hôtel particulier, or private mansion, which was built between 1625 and 1630 for the Duke […]

Categories: France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: Architecture, France, Marais, Paris, thirdeyemom, Travel

La Tour Eiffel

May 5, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Perhaps one of the most iconic attractions in all of Paris is the beloved Tour Eiffel. Built in 1889 at the entrance to the World Fair, the Eiffel Tower has become the most celebrated cultural symbol in all of France and is one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Standing 320 metres (1,050 ft) tall, her iron-latticed wires spire upwards to the Parisien sky. Here are some shots I took of the lovely Eiffel Tower while I was in Paris. […]

Categories: BLOGGING, France, Other Photo Challenges, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, eiffel tower, France, monuments, Paris, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

Paris through an Olloclip lens

May 4, 2013 by thirdeyemom

“Look at everything as though you were seeing it for either the first or last time. Then your life on earth will be filled with glory”. -Betty Smith Before heading to France, I purchased an olloclip three-in-one lens for my beloved iPhone. As an avid Instagram follower, I began to notice all the incredibly cool travel shots with funky angles. I asked a fellow Instagrammer and blogger, 2Summers, who told me about the olloclip. The olloclip is a quick-connect lens solution […]

Categories: France, Instagram, iPhonography, olloclip, Paris, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: France, iphonography, olloclip, Paris, Photography, thirdeyemom, Travel

From Above

May 3, 2013 by thirdeyemom

This week’s photo challenge is to capture a photo or set of photos which are taken from above an object. Just coming back from France, I could hardly resist these photos I took looking over some of the beautiful, delightful things I saw in the world of haute cuisine and fresh produce stands. Beware….these photos are certain to make you hungry!

Categories: BLOGGING, France, Marseille, Paris, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, Food, France, from above, Marseille, Paris, postaday, thirdeyemom, Travel, Weekly Photo Challenge

Le Marais

May 1, 2013 by thirdeyemom

Tucked away in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements of Paris’ Right Bank lies the magnificent, historic Le Marais. Literally translated as “The Marsh”, this district of Paris is where the aristocrats moved and built their ornate “masions” over former marshland as Paris blossomed in the 17th century. The historic gorgeous maisons of the aristocracy remain, as well as the sensational Place des Vosges and other noteworthy sites. Yet by the 19th and early 20th centuries, a new presence entered the area […]

Categories: France, Paris, TRAVEL BY COUNTRY • Tags: CULTURE, France, Le Marais, Paris, thirdeyemom, Travel

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