Paris: Day 3

The theme for the morning was Napoleon.

So off to the Arc de Triumph which was built in honor of the victories of the Napoleonic wars.

The largest monumental arch in the world

The dot is me (to prove I was there). The problem with sightseeing alone is that you can't take any cute couple pictures.

Then off to the Hotel des Invalides.

It was originally built as a hospital and retirement home for injured soldiers by Louis XIV. It now houses the French military museum. The Church of the Dome is one the other side which you can see peeking up in the back.

The church now houses the tomb of Napoleon, his son, two of his brothers and other French military heros.

Beautiful dome

The final resting place of the little meglomaniac. It's six coffins, one inside the other.

After lunch it was off to the Musee d'Orsay which houses French art dating from 1848-1914. It was a former railway station converted to a museum. I got to see some of my favorite Impressionist painters and others.

Then off to the museum bookstore for some books to bring back for the kids.

(have to start that love of history young)

Next, it was across town to the Montmartre district. The friendly feline likes scratches behind the ears before you go inside.

Sacre Coeur stands on the highest point of the city. You can see the people gathering on the steps waiting to watch the sunset. Unfortunately, you can not take pictures inside. The interior was beautiful.

Jessica the dog greeted us for dinner that night.

Poor Louis didn't get to see much of Paris since he spent 10 hours a day at the conference. But I had fun and got some shopping done. Definitely worth the trip!