Day 24 - Paris, France

Another day of walking and exploring today.

We set off for Gare St Lazarre train station to sort out our travel pass followed by a subway ride down into the 6e arrondissment to Rennes metro station. Off the train and up onto the street we found ourselves a cafe for deux cafe(two coffees).

We then walked a few more streets over to the Jardin du Luxembourg which was a beautiful garden, though in the middle of winter under some maintenance in areas and of course with little or no leaves on any trees. Still it was nice to be out in the park enjoying a sculptured garden as a break from wandering around the city streets.

After an hour or so we left the park and wound our way a few streets over to see the Église Saint-Sulpice, a fantastic church in the 6e arrondissement of Paris. This is the church that features in the Dan Brown novel, The Da Vinci Code. The church is quite large, almost cathedral in size, and is surprisingly unrestored inside which gives it a great and even slightly oppressive feel, totally my style.

Once we left the church after an hour or so exploring inside we headed back towards the Seine river and found ourselves walking around the Saint Germain des Prés area.

We then crossed the Seine and walked into the forecourt area of the Musée du Louvre a little after sunset. I was able to take a few photos although hope to return to get more an another night.

We then caught the metro subway back to our apartment, stopping for a few groceries and then heading home to relax for the evening and make some dinner.

Today's Weather

Mostly clear skies and sunny. Some rain in the afternoon. Cold in the wind. Maximum Temperature: 12 C