Luxembourg Garden, Angelina's, Hermès, oh my . . .

 Another perfect day in Paris.  Some planned, some unplanned.  All perfect.

Luxembourg Gardens 

"The Luxembourg Garden carousel is almost hidden in calm shade away from the main touristy areas of the garden and is beautiful in its simplicity.

This simple and unassuming carousel is one of the oldest to remain in Paris dating from 1879 and is designed by Charles Garnier, the architect of the Opera de Paris. Because of its age it has no lights, no music and even no floor. All this makes no difference to the kids (and I must admit me too) in the fun you can have taking a spin on this historical carousel."

Medici Fountain

Angelina's

Yes.  We each treated ourselves to what may be, the ultimate Parisian souvenir.

An Hermès scarf.

I love Wallace Fountains.

"The Wallace fountains are named after Sir Richard Wallace, an English philanthropist who financed their creation after the Franco-Prussian War in 1870. Wallace aimed to provide free, clean drinking water to the citizens of Paris, who were suffering from the aftermath of the war and the Siege of Paris. His generosity led to the installation of these iconic fountains, which have since become a symbol of Parisian culture and history."

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After the park, Angelinas and our Hermes shopping, we strolled into the square in front of the Saint Sulpice church. Built in the 17th century with foundations dating back to the 12th century, Saint-Sulpice is one of the largest churches in Paris.

See you tomorrow!!

Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, The Avenue des Champs Elysees, and Pizza - Oh, My!

 This was another perfect day.

Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, The Avenue des Champs Elysees, and stops along the way.

Including one stop where we plopped down to rest for a spell.  A nice little bench against a wall where we could lean back to ease our backs.

After a few minutes, we did notice an unusually large police presence.  To the left of our bench.  To the right.  In front of, including a couple of officers sitting in a van.  They didn't seem to be paying us any attention, and after our little break when we got up to leave, I looked over my shoulder and pointed to a discreet brass placque on the building. 

 

On with our walk . . .

Leaving our hotel and heading towards today's goal - The Eiffel Tower.

Who can visit Paris and not say hello to this lady?  Not us.

We decided to have an early dinner at a place close to our hotel, Papilla.  

Loved the atmosphere, the decor was fun -

But wait.

That dish hanging on the wall . . .

How did a piece of my china end up here?!  ❤

Petite Fleur by Villeroy & Boch.  Chosen as our every day wedding china back in 1986 by Donald.

AND, the pizza was excellent.  Not served on my china, but delicious just the same.

And then, home when seeing this wonderful building, we know we're home.

More tomorrow!