2006 Paris Day Tour

Gai had decided that we were doing a day tour in Paris, so after parting with 136 Euro each we were off on another bus trip. The trip included a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral, various sites around Paris and then along Champes-Elysees Avenue, Triumphal Arch. Then off to the famous Eiffel TOwer for lunch and a walk around. Unfortunately during lunch they closed the tower while we were having lunch as the wind got to 134km/h. We had a great lunch and then off to for a one hour Seine river cruise. Also a trip to Montmatre and the Sacre Cour Basicilla. Well worth the money.

The brolly says it all. Forecasts of showers.	This Christmas tree was outside of Notre Dame Cathedral.	The Cathedral is surrounded by souviner shops.	One of the entrances to Notre Dame.
Looking up at the carvings and architecture.	A close up of the statues.	Inside the Cathedral. The windows are fantastic.	A model showing how the Cathedral was constructed.
The front view.	Right side view.	The rear view.	No marked lanes. Cars seem to form their own.
Another magnificant cathedral.	The Australian's are everywhere. Cafe Oz.	View of the Tower from Sacre-Coeur.	The entrance to Sacre Coeur Basilica.

The city of Paris from the Basilica.	Pigeons resting in Montmatre. Notice the shutters.	Heading towards the Triumphal Arch.	Champs Elysees Avenue. No marked lanes. Scary stuff.
Looking towards Place du Tertre.	In front of the Place Du Tertre. Glad the cannons weren't working.	One of the many squares.	Lunch time. View from the restaurant 'Altitude 95'.
Loking down towards the Seine River.	Gai relaxing and getting ready for lunch.	Us on the 1st level. Couldn't go higher due to winds.	the restaurant is the glassed in section.
Our tour boat. Holds up to 400 people.	The Seine in winter and some blue skies.	The tower from the boat.	Statues adorn bridges.
Another bridge. Another statue.	Looking down the river.	Lovers Bridge. Note the different faces.	Artists live in the tents that run along the river here.
The weather is clearing with the tower in the background.	Can you spot us amongst the 400 on board.	Starting to get dark. Missed the lights on the tower.