On this, our second day in Paris, we wanted to do another "new thing" and that for us was going to the TOP of the Arc de Triomphe. Indy and I and the kids had been there before, but for some reason it wasn't open, so this was the day!
Walking up to the underground tunnel to cross the busy street leading to the Arc de Triomphe.
Kids in front.
On the top you can walk all around and see some great views of the city. Sissi had to "hold" the Eiffel Tower in her hand!
Indy and I on the top of the Arc de Triomphe.
Some of the kids.
I can't get enough of that view!
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier...always a solemn occasion for any veteran.
Looking up at all the names and cities and battles that are commemorated. Our friends that we were with found their city in Germany listed.
One of my favorite pictures from this trip! Super creative.
From the Arc de Triomphe, we did another new thing...walking down the Champs de Elysees. While walking we saw some very nice (and fast) sets of wheels that you could rent by the hour.
We also saw some top of the line macaroon shops.
Oh, and the girls found Tiffany & Co.!
We walked to the Tuileries and found the large Christmas Market.
Lots of food and crafts and carnival rides.
Fresh, piping hot French Onion Soup for lunch!
And melted cheese!
From there, we walked over to the Louvre for the afternoon.
Coming down the escalator, into the Louvre.
We only had a half day, so we made sure to hit the highlights!
The Winged Victory.
Lots of amazing art, especially on the ceilings.
The Mona Lisa.
I love these pictures within pictures.
This reminded us of "Night at the Museum."
Some more crown jewels...this time from Napoleon.
Mummies! Between London and now Paris, we definitely got to see some incredible Egyptian artifacts.
Good thing we're studying Egypt and Ancient History this year for school.
And, that my kids love this kind of stuff.
Like, seriously, they really do enjoy seeing all these things that they are studying about in school.
We almost missed this guy, all hidden off in a corner.
Great Sphinx of Tanis
Athena of Velletri
And the last thing we saw, before heading out at closing, was the Venus de Milo.
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