07.26.09
Paris, City of Light
Paris has often been referred to as the City of Light, since the early 19th Century, when gas lamps first lit up Champs-Élysées. The weather continued to be great for us, as we strolled along the River Seine, visited Notre Dame, before seeing the final stage of the Tour de France. Following this, we watched the enormous street clean up act of Champs-Élysées, saw a few people brave a Haka, and finally watched a stunning sunset atop the Arc de Triomphe. Another splendid day.
Outside Notre Dame
Photography friendly rules inside Notre Dame – Thank you!
Sunbathers along River Seine on the hot summer’s day
Warren, Jason & Peter outside the Louvre
First view of Tour de France riders on final stage
Pelaton
Lance Armstrong (black helmet) peddling his way to 3rd overall
Empty Champs-Élysées after Tour de France – Sunset behind Arc de Triomphe
Haka (Maori traditional dance) next to Arc de Triomphe
Arc de Triomphe staircase
La Defense from Arc de Triomphe
Wide angle scene of La Defense, and impressive roundabout surrounding Arc de Triomphe
View down Champs-Élysées from Arc de Triomphe
Meow
The 10pm lights come on again for a dazzling 5min display
More Eiffel Tower Sparkles
La Defense Light Trails from Arc de Triomphe
Amy said,
October 19, 2009 at 10:25 pm
These photos are amazing! Love it
Warren Williams said,
October 20, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Thanks Amy 🙂
Glad you keep popping by. More updates coming soon
Anke said,
October 21, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Stunning, especially the views from the top of the arc de triomphe, and how random to see those dancers in Paris. 😀
Warren Williams said,
November 4, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Thank you mate. Yeah, was funny to see them perform the Haka. They were local French people, who had been selling souvenirs from the Tour de France. They weren’t too good, but great effort 😉