Category Archives: SIGHTSEEING

CHAPEL OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL, PARIS

Posted on 02/16/2012 by sincerelyelaine

We went to the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal yesterday.  I read on a web page that two million pilgrims visit this chapel every year making it the second pilgrimage after Lourdes.  It is at 140, rue du Bac, not … Continue reading →

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THE BRIGHT RED PANTS

Posted on 02/15/2012 by sincerelyelaine

We decided to go to Saint Germain des Prés today just to walk around, shop a little and have lunch somewhere.  There are always some street musicians to stop and enjoy as well in that area. I bought a beautiful little coat … Continue reading →

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WE MADE IT TO ROME

Posted on 03/07/2011 by sincerelyelaine

As you can see we made it to Rome.  Here we are flying over the Swiss Alps. We met our friends at the airport who flew in from New York. I can’t go into much detail as I am pressed … Continue reading →

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APPARTEMENTS NAPOLEON III

Posted on 03/02/2011 by sincerelyelaine

We went to the Louvre again, but this time to concentrate on the wing of the Louvre named after Cardinal Richelieu.  It is quite vast, as this is where you will find various European paintings, sculptures, many artifacts, etc. and … Continue reading →

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PLACE DES VOSGES

Posted on 02/24/2011 by sincerelyelaine

  The Place des Vosges is the oldest planned square in Paris.  It is located in the Marais district.  It was built by Henry IV from 1605-1612, and was once a royal residence. The photo below is of the equestrian … Continue reading →

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LA BASILIQUE DE SACRE COEUR

Posted on 02/23/2011 by sincerelyelaine

We took the metro to Abesses (aab bes) to go to La Basilique de Sacré Coeur in the Monmartre district on the Rue du Chevalier de La Barre.  We have all been there before, but it is a sacred destination … Continue reading →

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A WALK TO THE PETIT PALAIS

Posted on 02/22/2011 by sincerelyelaine

My son loves photography and is quite accomplished in his own photographic body of work asked, “What are we going to do today, Ma?”  I replied quickly with a wonderful suggestion.  We were to walk over the bridge to the Petit … Continue reading →

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A VISIT TO THE MUSEE RODIN

Posted on 02/21/2011 by sincerelyelaine

It was such a nice and sunny afternoon, that we took a lengthy walk to the Musée Rodin on the Rue de Varenne.  My son and daughter have never been there and wanted to see this lovely museum. The Thinker … Continue reading →

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A TRIP TO HARD ROCK PARIS

Posted on 01/31/2011 by sincerelyelaine

Yesterday we wanted to go to the Hard Rock Paris.  I usually buy a baseball cap from every city we visit and wear it when I play golf. After several weeks of international food, we were longing for a burger, … Continue reading →

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A DAY AT THE LOUVRE

Posted on 01/30/2011 by sincerelyelaine

On Friday we decided to spend the day at the Louvre.  In the past, we kind of rush through the three wings, however, this time we wanted to concentrate on the Denon wing.  One of the most famous works here … Continue reading →

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