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Jenn at Versailles

We wrapped up our trip with four days in Paris, enjoying the wonderful history, culture, cuisine and overall beauty that can be found in “The City of Light”. Of the major landmarks, we climbed to the top of the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and Sacre Coeur, leaving the Eiffel Tower for a future visit. We floated down the Seine by boat (Tip: Do this at nighttime), cruised through the streets in a 2CV and traveled by train to Versailles for a day on the grounds of the great palace (pictured above, kind of).

Other highlights included a walking tour through Montmarte, chocolates from Angelina, the Berthillon of Ile Saint Louis, and most of all, a quiet evening under the stars beneath the Eiffel Tower. There’s so much to see, yet so little needed to have a good time. Paris is truly a place for a leisurely walk and a bottle of wine with dinner. Move too fast and you’ll miss the true essence of the city, especially as a visitor.

Note: I like the nickname, “The City of Light” more than “The City of Lights”, as the latter can be taken too literally.