Thursday, 7 May 2009

Another great visit......

was to the Arc de Triomphe..we were in awe once again...how the workman manage to create this magnificent monument is beyond us. On reading the history the foundations took 2 years to build, and just look at the design in the arches!!




In the picture you can see a flame, This is The Flame of Remembrance on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and is a tribute to the dead, who were never identified in the First World War I and the Second World War.

After this we walked down the Champs-Elysées, looking at all the fantastic cafes and shops ..we were on our way to The Lourve and then to meet Leesa!

12 comments:

  1. My favorite view in Paris is off the top of the Arc de Triumph

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  2. Hi WL and Cherrypie...Thanks pleased you liked the photos...Cherrypie, it was realy packed that day..yes I know which view you mean, I have seen loads of pictures of it...maybe next time!!

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  3. Anne..i must tell you that everytime i come and visit your blog my virus detector finds a virus... :-(

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  4. Great Collage and you are right that it merits to be on its own.

    When walking down the Champs Elysee a few years ago, we were amused to find huge posters of Positano on the Zara shop there.

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  5. Just to say I can read this fine following your twitter message. And yes, they are wonderful pictures. Lucky you to have travelled to such wonderful places.

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  6. Hi Anne,

    Thank you for stopping by my blog. I've been on a break ! So, I'm playing catch up with your lovely pics of Paris.

    Yes, the Arc de Triomphe is an amazing structure; I've been there a few times and feel just so "dwarfed", and the sculptures are incredible.. Non, Incroyable !

    See you soon
    xxx

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  7. Love your pics Anne! Ah, Paris. What's not to love, right?

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  8. Hi Anne,
    What wonderful photos you captured of the Arc!! Thank you for talking about the Flame of Remembrance.

    Again, it's so great that you were able to meet with wonderful woman in Paris!!
    Have a nice Sunday.
    xox
    Constance

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  9. GREAT photos!!! I have a special love for Paris - hubby proposed to me there..... ah, so romantic....

    *dreaming back*

    (Thx for stopping by and warmth welcome back :-)

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  10. Philip - thank you , amazing place, so many photos to take.

    Scintilla - pleased you love my montage, such a lovely place, yes fun when you see, a photo of a place close to your heart !!

    Ellee - Happy that you are enjoying our trip.. :-)

    Barbara - We had such a brilliant time and saw some awesome places..I am playing catchup with my photos and trying to answer everyone who commented :-)

    Rochambeau - It was amazing to meet up with such lovely people, it really made the trip special :-)

    Lifecruiser - Thank you for your lovely comment , oh yes it was fantastic, we have such good memories now !

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Thank you to everyone for commenting, it certainly makes my day. A pleasure to see everyone of you. Old and New.. Blogging not only opens up the world but gives us new friends.