Trip Tip a Day

Tip of the day: Walk from the Jardin des Tuileries to the Louvre (or the other way around). See the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (ADTDC - see previous post) in the background of the above photograph? And the glass and metal pyramid of the Musee du Louvre in the foreground? The 2 are so close. You'll enjoy sitting and re-collecting by the water at either spot. How to get there (and begin orienting yourself to this area ripe with so many Paris treasures): From the Jardin de Tulieres, stand near the "little" Arc (ADTDC) and face so that your back is to the LARGE ferris wheel (great for orienting your location). Point left and just head that direction to visit the Louvre and this wonderful fountain. http://www.louvre.fr/llv/commun/home.jsp?bmLocale=en . Check the "visit" tab on the website for a guide to the different locations and entrances to the Louvre.

Tip of the day: Experience the "mini" Arc de Triomphe - in the Jardin des Tulieres Yes, more to tell you about the many treasures of the Jardin des Tuleries. This one is just west of the Louvre, 1806, Napoleon, rose marble, victories, anyway...fun to see and walk around.

Tip of the day: Pull up a chair at le Jardin des Tuileries The column in the background is the Eiffel Tower. This is the place to soak in the people and the atmosphere - by the water in a chair. Ahh.

Tip of the day: Visit the Jardin des Tuileries in Paris More to come in future days on the Jardin des Tuileries - one of my favorite places. For today, take in 2 classic scenes at this beautiful location - the large ferris wheel and the children playing with the sailboats. The boats float all around this little pool with their colored cloth sails. The children have sticks, so when the boat gets too close to the side, they can give it a push off and let it catch the wind again. Just restful enough for you to catch the wind in your sails again for more Paris sightseeing!