Together in Paris

Paris was a perfect destination to start my mini euro holiday with my mother, cousin Jamie, and aunt Noreen. Our bed and breakfast was right next to the Opera Comique which gave us a dazzling view of some of Paris's characteristic architecture.
Our first night we headed out to the Eiffel Tower and headed up to the very top to get a wonderful view of "the city of lights."

Whenever we got the chance we tried to head to the local market to try regional fair. The french markets were fantastic and filled with fresh baked goods, aged cheeses, cured meats, and blooming flowers! There is nothing better than having a picnic in the park!

While in paris we stopped by the traditional sights: Notre Dame, Saint Chapel, the Louvre, the Champs de Lysee etc. We also took a day trip out to Versailles which was overwhelmingly decorated. Every room was more elaborate than the last. The ceilings were covered with paintings inspired by Roman gods, and the tapestries on the walls and furniture were so rich with texture it was hard to keep focused on one thing before being distracted by another.

Jamie and I also went to the Cabaret -the Lido- one night and were able to see some of Paris's traditional entertainment. It was good fun, but it was also very staged and reminded me of a show I might see in Las Vegas or on a cruise ship. All in all our trip to Paris was a fantastic experience!