Tag Archives: Paris

Bascilica of St. Denis

Posted on August 6, 2017 by annetbell

HISTORY OF THE MONUMENT The final resting place of the kings and queens of France. Built on the grave of Saint Denis, a Bishop of Paris who died in 250 AD, the royal abbey of Saint-Denis was, from the death … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris

Posted on August 5, 2017 by annetbell

Notre Dame of Paris, is  one of the most famous  Gothic Cathedrals in the world , if not the most famous.  We visited it three times in four days in Paris  so D could get photos with just the perfect … Continue reading →

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Salvador Dali

Posted on August 3, 2017 by annetbell

Salvador Dali was one of the most recognizable artists of the 20 century. Much of this was  to his  characteristic flamboyant mustache as well as his piercing eyes. Dali was  born with high imagination revealed in the  spirit of his … Continue reading →

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Sainte-Ephrem-le-Syriaque Church

Posted on July 28, 2017 by annetbell

As we started down the hill from The Pantheon, actually halfway down, we noticed this poster displayed before the chapel below.  There was an elegant black French iron fence which we peered through to learn  the details.  Checking the date … Continue reading →

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The Foucault Pendulum

Posted on July 27, 2017 by annetbell

Before leaving the Pantheon and all its treasure, just a quick stop at the Foucault Pendulum . Those of you who know me are aware, I am sure, that physics is not my thing!   But David has a deep … Continue reading →

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The Pantheon Paris

Posted on July 26, 2017 by annetbell

If this building looks familiar, it might be that you have visited the Pantheon in Rome. Pantheon is a Greek word that translates as “temple to all gods.” This post is about the Pantheon in Paris in the Latin Quarter. … Continue reading →

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Musee de Montmartre

Posted on July 19, 2017 by annetbell

Is this not a picture perfect site for the Musee de Montmartre, sited at the crest of the hill and surrounded by gardens that were designed from the master garden painter Renoir? The gardens are terraced down the hill and … Continue reading →

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Cafes, Cafes Everywhere!

Posted on July 18, 2017 by annetbell

A cafe at the beginning of a block. . . A cafe at the end of the block. . . .   And one that  meets  in the middle!   This one was quite near our apartment. We always ate … Continue reading →

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Montmarte in the City of Lights

Posted on July 15, 2017 by annetbell

Our trip began in Paris as a four day celebration of our 50th wedding anniversary.  Montmarte  was my  request thinking of galleries, cafes and meandering among the artist and musicians.  Yes it is at the top of a rather large … Continue reading →

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The Mastermind is Dead

Posted on November 20, 2015 by annetbell

Google Public Domain Image Yesterday, I was watching “Morning Joe” as I drank my coffee.  The big news was the DNA tests showing that Abdelhamid Abaaoud, the Is** terrorist mastermind had been killed in the attack in the Parisian  suburb. … Continue reading →

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