Day 32 - 28 April 2019 Sunday - Paris
On Sunday in Paris I would normally have gone to Notre Dame and lit a candle for Flashy, but alas that option is not currently available to me.
I had a look in a real estate agent's window this morning and there goes my thoughts of retirement here. An apartment in the area is going to cost at least 1 million Euros, so sort of double that for Aussie dollars.
Another walk around day, walked to Nappy's tomb and back. The area around the Hotel les Invalides is under construction with the set up for the formula e grand prix. I think that is what it is and it is obviously going to be a road circuit race, all the big car firms appear to be represented including Jaguar and BMW and will be racing electric vehicles.
On my walk I came across an imposing building set behind imposing gates and across the front of the building was a sign saying something like 'National HQ Guard de Republic', before I even thought about taking a photo I saw a very imposing gentleman in uniform carrying a large and imposing sub-machine gun appearing to take an interest in me. Therefore discretion being the better part of valour I departed the scene. I didn't get a photo but I bet they got one of me, which is probably now on an Interpol notice board next to the ageing photo of the guy who stole all the free chocolates in Ypres.
It was a nice day for a walk and lunch of chicken club sandwich and crepes with beer and wine on the way back to the hotel.
The Hotel de Seine is a very old and traditional 3 star Parisian hotel. The rooms are small in the Parisian style and the elevator is tiny. The elevator has room for one person with bags or two people without bags. Although the hotel is a little tired the rooms are very clean and comfortable and the bathrooms are reasonably modern with plenty of hot water. Air conditioning has been installed sometime in the last 20 years. The best thing about it is it's location, it is in the middle of the suburb of St Germaine, just off the Bvd St Germain. It is close to restaurants and bars, close to at least two metro stations and within walking distance of many of the attractions that Paris has to offer. The staff are also helpful and speak at least some English.
Fun Fact: Had a walk through a produce market today, very disappointed in the lack of free samples.
Another walk around day, walked to Nappy's tomb and back. The area around the Hotel les Invalides is under construction with the set up for the formula e grand prix. I think that is what it is and it is obviously going to be a road circuit race, all the big car firms appear to be represented including Jaguar and BMW and will be racing electric vehicles.
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| Napoleon's tomb, one of a number of great corporals who attempted to conquer Europe. |
It was a nice day for a walk and lunch of chicken club sandwich and crepes with beer and wine on the way back to the hotel.
The Hotel de Seine is a very old and traditional 3 star Parisian hotel. The rooms are small in the Parisian style and the elevator is tiny. The elevator has room for one person with bags or two people without bags. Although the hotel is a little tired the rooms are very clean and comfortable and the bathrooms are reasonably modern with plenty of hot water. Air conditioning has been installed sometime in the last 20 years. The best thing about it is it's location, it is in the middle of the suburb of St Germaine, just off the Bvd St Germain. It is close to restaurants and bars, close to at least two metro stations and within walking distance of many of the attractions that Paris has to offer. The staff are also helpful and speak at least some English.
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| Room in Belle Epoque style |
Fun Fact: Had a walk through a produce market today, very disappointed in the lack of free samples.
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| Market - no freebies! |
Step Count: 13,302
Observation: You see lots of people drinking but it is rare to see any drunks.
Guess you might be on the plane now - ring when you get home
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