Assembly Nationale -

Assembly Nationale is the seat of the french parliment. The building was built between 1722 and 1728. The building is quite beautiful to look as it is, however, it was decorated for Bastille Day with ribbons and bows around the front of the building.

Invalides - September 2006

Invalides looks gorgeous at night and it looked even better when we were passing by in the Bat-O-Bus! The building with the huge golden dome is where Napoleon's hospital was located.
Enjoy!

Invalides - September 2006

Invalides looks gorgeous at night and it looked even better when we were passing by in the Batobus! The building with the huge golden dome is where Napoleon's hospital was located.
Enjoy!

Batobus - September 206

The Bat-O-Bus sails around the Seine to several of the City's beautiful attractions. We sailed from Le Tour Eiffel to St. Michel/Notre Dame.

Tour Eiffel - Le soir

After dusk, Le Tour Eiffel shines brilliantly! Every evening on the hour, the lights blink and shine brightly. It is a spectacle! Howard standing in front of Le Tour Eiffel!

Tour Eiffel - Plaza

The plaza is a place where people visit friends and families, look at beautiful art, or, just enjoy the day!

Tour Eiffel - September 06

Tour Eiffel - and the Tour Eiffel Plaza

Tour Eiffel - September 06

Tour Eiffel - and the Tour Eiffel Plaza

Chenenceau

Here are the gardens! The gardens and lawn are trimmed regularly. The flowers, plants and trees are beautifully arranged.
A view from the top window of the Chateau.
Can you imagine cooking in this kitchen! It is very well stocked with pots, pans, silverware, knives, dishes, bowls, etc.
Here is Howard standing in front of the Gallery of the Dames of Chenenceau!

Le Chateau de Chenenceau - Loire Valley

Chateau Chenenceau is known as the Ladies Chateau...it is beautifully decorated with gorgeous gardens...more pictures to follow!

Chinon - August, 2006

Chinon is a beautiful town in the Loire Valley. We sampled the Chinon wines, ate in the restaurants and took many walks along the river.

Chinon - The Loire Valley

Statue of Joan of Ark in Chinon Square

Around the neighborhood

Here is a look outside and across the street from our apartment building. There is a cleaners on the left hand side (yellow/blue sign on buiding). On the left side of the buiding is the street name (Place Pinel). There is an @cafe (internet cafe) a TABAC (buy stamps, newspapers, odds and ends), a grocery store (Leader Price) and a cafe. Look at the small cars...!

Visit to D-Day Beaches:

August, 2006 Visiting Omaha Beach, visiting a german gun position above the beaches.