My European Vacation
Five fabulous days in France and Italy
Day 1
Hotel Westminster Opera (13 Rue De La Paix, Paris, 75002 France). The room rate is $295 and includes complimentary wired and wireless internet, hair dryer, toiletries, and daily newspaper.
Place Vendôme Morning Tour
The massive column in the center of this square was built to honor one of Napoleon's victories. It is made from over 100 cannon plates. Napoleon stands at the top holding a sword and a globe. During the 1871, the column was taken down but was rebuilt later.
Many famous people lived on this square including Chopin.
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013, 09:30 AM
Place Vendôme, Paris, France
Bird's eye view of Place Vendome
Note the corners which make the square look like an octagan.
The Place Vendome at Night
The square is lined with shops and hotels.
The Column
Make sure to have your picture taken in this historic sqaure.
The Louvre Afternoon Tour
Enjoy lunch at one of the 15 resturants at the Louvre. If the weather is nice, you can sit outside and enjoy the gardents. Check online for room closures as you plan your tour. Here are several things you will not want to miss:
- Mona Lisa
- Nike of Samothrace
- Coronation of Napoleon (in keeping with your morning theme)
Head back to the hotel via the metro and get ready for dinner.
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013, 12:00 PM
Musée du Louvre, Paris, France
Dinner at Pur'
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2013, 08:30 PM
Pur', Rue de la Paix, Paris, France
Chartres Cathedral
Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 07:30 AM
Cathedral of Chartres, Cloître Notre Dame, Chartres, France
Chartre Cathedral
over looking the city
Chartre Rose Window
The view at the northern wall. Watch the sunlight stream into the darken church.
Chartre Cathedral
Notice the different spires.