Saturday, September 12, 2009

Mont Martre


Here's the artist who painted a watercolor of us while we visited Mont Martre.  This gentleman was the only artist working in water colors, and the work he did was just lovely.  The whole square was filled with artists, and the atmosphere in general was so quaint and picturesque, it seemed like we were walking in a dreamscape.  Rising behind the tiny square, Sacre Cour stands with its unmistakable domes -- uniquely shaped with Byzantine curves.  Great hat on this guy too!

Eiffel Tower from the Bateaux Mouche Boat Tour


This was a picture we took while taking a boat down the Seine.  It's a bit blurry because the boat was moving pretty fast, but it sure was beautiful against the night sky.

Looking out at the Park Near the Louvre

Standing Behind Notre Dame on Our Arrival


This was in the major park, Jardin du Luxembourg, which was right down the street from our hotel.  Towering trees line the gravel walks past fountains, statues, and gorgeous gardens.