07.25.09

Destination Paris!

Posted in Architecture, Landscape, Transportation, Travel at 10:30 am by Warren Williams

After a days rest back in London, Peter and I were off again, continuing our travel and photography addictions with a four day trip to Paris. Despite living on the doorstep to France, it was my first trip there in the two years I’ve been living in London. Catching the 10am Eurostar service to Paris, we arrived shortly after 1pm local time, immediately meeting up with another long term school friend, Jason.

St Pancras Station, London

Inside the modern St Pancras Station

All aboard!

After meeting Jason at our hotel in the 15th Arrondissement, right next to the Eiffel Tower – we decided to venture over there for a picnic in Champs de Mars, underneath the mighty tower.

Eiffel Tower from the Lower Level

Eiffel Tower Telescope overlooking Trocadero

Stunning views over Trocadero and La Defense

Looking south along the River Seine.

Parc du Champs de Mars – a beautiful spot for a picnic

Peter & Jason – Great school friends from Avondale College, NZ

A very long arm..

Watching the long casting shadows over the Paris architecture is truly remarkable

After spending the next hour on a cruise of the River Seine, (which didn’t produce any good photos), we ventured up to Trocadero for a brilliant view of the Eiffel Tower at sunset and twilight.

Water Fountains over Eiffel Tower

Magical moments seeing the fountains and Eiffel Tower from Trocadero

Twilight ovr Eiffel Tower

The hourly display of dazzling lights come on after dark – This case being 10pm

Following the great display and afternoon spent around Eiffel Tower, we walked along to the grande Arc de Triomphe

A great way to finish off the evening, after pizza at a nearby restaurant, and 30 minute walk back to the 15th Arrondissement

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