Paris the city of romance.....Maybe not for the new year. Paris is a wonderful place, the museums, Versailles, the Eiffel tower, shopping heaven, French bread, etc.... but the metro, OMG on NEW YEAR...OMG! it was so packed that people fainted, people fighting, people screaming, drunk people, vomits :S and you need to wait very long cause alot of people try to squeeze in the Metro, then the Metro got too packed, cannot move....yadi yadi yadi.... can't they just wait like civilized people? but the good news is that on new years eve from 5pm - new year 12am the Metro, the RER and buses are FREE.
the metro very lau beh lo.... you'll know what i mean when you see it... the way the door push open...hillarious!
1st day we went walking around the street relaxing, eating Baguettes and try not to go shopping just yet.... 1st day didn't wan to be broke so soon.. ><
art or junk?
very French ^^
looking happy with his lunch
Notre Dame Cathedral(means Our Lady in French) wie wie! one of the earliest Gothic church in France built in 1163-1345
this is the west facade.
Everyday there is a long queue to go in the cathedral but it's quite fast so no worries and it's free
very modern confession area
this is a story of Appearances of the risen Christ
there is a small museum in the cathedral which cost about 3euro/pax... we though it's they way up to see the Drolery, it's state it;s a bunch of stuff which I've already forgotten. I suggest that you save your 3 Euro for a Baguette is better :P
may as well enjoy wince we already pay 3 euro ><
the interiors. Not really sure what is that object on the left.....hmm.....nope doesn't ring a bell
details of the interior
lovely ceiling
a nice spot to take both Notre Dame and the Seine river
the south east part..... you can also see the flying buttress bit like spider
Love locks attached by lowers on the Pont des Arts bridge in Paris
once of the French's specialties is dessert..... looks yummy! a must try if you are in town
we bought ourself macaroons, taste... actually good! crispy on the outside chewy in the inside, with different flavors... i like coffee. McDonald also have macaroons and it's way cheaper but we didn't managed to try it
some building in Paris... ><
the famous Le Consulat @ Montmartre, with restaurants, shops, homes, nightclubs and a good place for nightlife entertainment district of Paris. This famous Le Consulat restaurant even appread in FedEx ad...how cool is that.
just near by is the The Basilica of the Sacred heart, dedicated to the sacred heart of Jesus, it's located at the highest point of Montmartre.
you can walk or up take a tram
the Seine river
According to a legend that Jeanne d'Arc or better known as Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431, her ashes were thrown into this river. Also another well known man, Napoleon, who died in 1821, wished to be buried on the banks of the Seine but his request was not granted. ke li an
another famous must go place is Palace of Versailles
Although it's located in Versailles, a suburb of Paris a little bit far away from the city center(you need to take the metro then the RER, took about an hour to reach ><) but it's worth the trip.
the bedroom of the King.... he love gold color. Not my my cup of tea but he's the king :P
the stairway. I was really lucky because i am an "European art student" under 26 years old i got to go in for free never the less you need to queue la..... hahahah
They have few type of tickets which you can choose. http://www.chateauversailles.fr/homepage here is the link of the official site.
we bought the ticket only for the Palace, coasted about 15 euro if i'm not mistaken. Head piece are included. You can also buy the tickets opposite the train station...don't worry there will be people standing there to ask you
the palace's garden. Too bad the weather was not so good. I think it would be more beautiful in summer or spring ( to know more about Versailles stay tune to me next entry >< )
next to the Louvre. Tip: never go to the Louvre late.... you will be queuing like hell for hours. So get your lazy bump up early. Again with my student card it's FREE.... I LOVE PARIS ^^
the back part of the Louvre. Will be back later for night view panorama :)
panorama view. The seine river was so high, that the walk way beside the river was flooded
typical Paris building design... Beige wall with grey roof
Museum d'Orsay. It holds mainly French art dating from 1848 - 1915. If you are a fan of Monet, Manet, Cezanne, Sisley or Van Gogh. This is the place to go. There are paintings, sculptures, photography and even furniture to see. Too bad it's not allow to take photos....
oh ya it's free again for me.. actually most of the museum It's free for student under 26
The French National Assembly
i'm not sure what building this is but i think it's cool ^^
after a long walk from Museum d'Orsay we have reached the Eiffel tower... Yippy!
La Tour Eiffel was built in 1889, it's the tallest building in Paris ans also the most-visited paid monument in the world. The designer, engineer Gustave Eiffel. The tower was built as the entrance arxh to the 1889 World's Fair.
Boon @ Eiffel tower
details ^^
The tower has 3 levels for visitors. Tickets can be purchased to ascend, by stairs(over 300 steps) or lift, to the 1st-2nd level. The 3rd and highest level is accessible only by elevator
It was very foggy so we decided not to go up the Eiffel tower plus the queue was crazy.....maybe next time
picture taken from The Palais de Chaillot
nice spot ^^
finally a pic together
there was also a Christmas market nearby
yummm myyyyy
cool^^
The Luxor Obelisk, The 3,300 years old obelisk once marked the entrance of the Luxor Temple
i think the color detail tells the story of how this obelisk being transport from Luxor to Paris.
the gate to Tuileries
the Louvre @ night
the view is just spectacular
luckily i got few nice shots of the Louvre at night because the day view was not so fabulous
one of the entrance to the Louvre
(will have an additional entry on the Louvre....with Miss Mona Lisa><)
gorgeous^^
Panaroma view
one of my favorite shot of the Louvre^^
Boon @ the Louvre
WOW!
a small art market near The Basilica of the Sacred heart
it's a nice place
queuing to go in the church
inside it's not much special and you are not allow to take photos..
view from The Basilica of the Sacred heart... Paris
too bad it's so foggy but you can see that the building are mostly beige color with grey roof...
why no other color?
The Moulin Rouge was founded in 1889 by Joseph Oller and Charles Zidler.
the ticket not cheap le
The name is a replica of the famous red mill on the roof back on
looking to buy souvenirs? these looks cute
one of the famous monument in Paris, The Arc de Triomph, honours thouse fought and died for France in the French Revolitionary and the Napoleonic Wars. Names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces.
Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I.
the motorcyclist ruin my perfect shot :S
modern building along Avenue des Champs-Elysees
shopping heaven for the rich
Christmas decoration on the street
^^
we were walking around here before we headed to Eiffel tower for countdown
Also because the metro was free we even travel back and forth for toilet :P
smart leh?
taken from the middle of the road
since the night was still young, we decided to go Pantheon
King Louis XV vowed in 1744 that if he recoveres from an illness he would replace the ruined church with an edifice worthy of the patron saint of Paris. He did recover and entrusted someone to fulfill his vow. voula!
overall
ok to Eiffel tower --->
we decided to do the count down @ The Palais de Chaillot
hope to get a good view
it was so crowded alot people was dancing and singing but there was also alot of police and Alcohol was not allowed.
So no need waste money to buy expensive wine....the police will asked you to throw it away
ET 1
to our surprise, at 12am sharp there was NO fireworks, NO one did the count down, :S
you know what happen? The Eiffel Tower just sparkle for 5 minutes and some bangla play with small firecracker... We were like WTF!!! that's it?
We cancel our hostel room for that night, waited hours in the cold winter night, travel far for toilet, and they give us THIS? Never in my life ever to celebrate New Year in Paris...i think the fire works in my house taman are better then bangla's firecracker
the worst was we both got sick but luckily it was our last day in Paris. Thank god!
ET 2
as a consolation at least i have some great shots of the Eiffel tower.
these 2 Eiffel tower shots with different setting, Which is your favourite?
please vote on the upper right collumn for ET1 or ET2
thanks!
overall it was a nice trip except for the last day, maybe we have so high expectation that it was going to be spectacular but nevertheless we will visit Paris again in future! ><
~au revoir~
