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."

More here

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!!

Medici Fountain in Luxembourg Gardens, Paris

We leave something of ourselves behind when we leave a place, we stay there, even though we go away. And there are things in us that we can find again only by going back there.
―Pascal Mercier, from Night Train to Lisbon

Medici Fountain in Luxembourg Gardens, Paris
Photo taken by Donald Barley

Ah, Paris - Jardin Des Plantes, Luxembourg Gardens, The Eiffel Tower, Tour Montparnasse

Window shopping in our neighborhood.

And then breakfast in our 'hood - Cafe St. Regis 

One of Paris' Wallace Fountains.  

From Wikipedia - Wallace fountains are public drinking fountains designed by Charles-Auguste Lebourg. They are small cast-iron sculptures scattered throughout the city of Paris, France, mainly along the most-frequented sidewalks. They are named after the Englishman Richard Wallace, who financed their construction.

Donald and I spent a lot of time enjoying the quiet beauty of several Paris gardens.  

Jardin Des Plantes is also home to a zoo.

I never seem to visit zoos when I'm at home, but apparently am meant to do so while in Paris.  Last year it was Breakfast with the Giraffes with Lesa, this year, Jardin Des Plantes with Donald.  

Jardin Des Plantes

Le Jardin du Luxembourg

  

  

  

  

We are always on the hunt for good pizza.  Even in Paris.

The Parisians love their dogs.  And so do we!  This little fella was quite the charmer.  Missing our Annabelle!  She would have enjoyed this cutie pie.

Our first peek at The Eiffel Tower - Yay!!!

Next -  the top of Tour Montparnasse

Goodnight Paris.


More tomorrow . . .