MY GRANDKIDS' FIRST PARIS TOUR

UNDER SUNNY PARIS SKIES 

*A feature article cum Blog about my grandchildren's trip to London and Paris. 

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Our family's "Gen A" or Generation Alpha tours Paris.

Introduction 

Bonjour.

It was a sunny day in Paris when my grandchildren visited the different landmarks that made Paris famous all over the world. The kids' adventure in Paris was actually planned by their parents few years ago but put on hold because of the Pandemic. This year, however, many countries in Europe had opened to tourism. So, it was a "go" for the kids' tour of Europe. 

The journey begins in London.

The St. Pancras International Train Station in London is the main hub of Eurostar Trains that service the London to Paris, and other destinations in Europe. You must come early to the train station for passport processing and security check. You are also allowed to carry your own luggage, backpacks, and other personal effects. Eurostar Trains serves the London to Paris and other destinations in Europe. Travel time to Paris is around 2 hours and 30 minutes. 

Arrival in Paris

From London, Eurostar stops right in the heart of the capital of France at Gare du Nord Train Station. According to my research, "since all passport checks" have been done in the U.K. you can just jump right out of the train and move into action. Opps, please don't forget your luggage and other valuables before stepping out of the train. 

The Channel Tunnel is a 50-kilometers undersea train tunnel which was built underwater in the Strait of Dover, England.

Source: bing.com

St. Pancras Train Station in London is home to Eurostar Trains. Train services from London to other parts of Europe are available here. You can visit the website of Eurostar for more details here: Book Europe Train Tickets and Holidays | Eurostar.com

Source: YouTube by Paul Lucas' - Wingin' It Paul Lucas. Thanks Paul.

Kids watch this video and check if you have been to some of the places Lily and Jeff visited in Paris. 

Source: YouTube and Smile and Learn English from YouTube. 

Having fun visiting the Eiffel Tower.

The Eiffel Tower is a steel structure built by French Engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel in 1889. It is located near the banks of the river Siene. There are restaurants in the upper level of the tower. The most popular one is "Le 58 Tour Eiffel". 

"Mis nietos" having fun in this wide public space in Paris with the Eiffel Tower in the background. 

(Photos by Kulas O.)

Wow, Ina is touching the needle. 

Super Girl Mai2 and the Eiffel Tower on the palm of her hand. 

Perfect shot. 

Triumphal Arch of the Star

Popularly known as Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile it is located at the center of Place Charles de Gaulle. The Arch honors those who died in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War 1. The Arch was designed by French architect Jean Chalgrin in 1806. 

The Wikipedia states that the Arch of Titus in Rome was the inspiration for the Arc de Triomphe. It was the tallest triumphal arch at 50 meters in height but in 1938 Mexico City's Monumento a la Revolucion became the tallest triumphal arch at 67 meters in height. (Wikipedia).

Later, when they grow up and understand the history of France and of the world, the kids will appreciate the value of their visit here in the Arc de Triomphe. 

Photos by Kulas/Tsa O. 

Image of the Arc de Triomphe from the wikipedia.

Source: en.wikipedia.org.

Musee du Louvre

The Louvre - (English: /ˈluːv(rə)/ LOOV(-rə)),^[4] or the Louvre Museum (French: Musée du Louvre [myze dy luvʁ] (wikipedia). is the most visited museum in the world and is an important historical landmark in the whole of France. The museum houses the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci, and Venus de Milo (Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love). The latter was believed to have been created by Alexandros of Antioch, a city in Greece. The works of Michaelangelo, Raphael and other artists can be found here. 

 

This photo shows "mi nieto" with Musee du Louvre in the background. 

Photo by Kulas O. 

Hereunder is the photo of Louvre Palace which was built in 1190 by King Philip II of France. It was originally a Fortress to protect the French people. 

King Philip II of France. 

Source: www.thefamouspeople.com 

The Louvre Palace which houses the Louvre Museum.

It was built by King Philip II of France between 11th - 12th century. Some sources specifically stated the year when it was built as a Fortress to protect the French people, 1190. 

Source: enwikipedia.org. Thanks. 

The girls have a great day here. 

Les filles, parlez simplement à grand-père de votre expérience à Paris plus tard.

"Siling ko, mga apo, istoryahi nyo lang si grampa mag kilit-anay kita." hah...

The Louvre Pyramid was designed by a Chinese American architect M. Pei. The pyramid is made of crystal and steel, and it is located on the courtyard of the Louvre Palace. There are 3 pyramids on the courtyard that surround the biggest pyramid which is also the entrance to the Louvre Museum. (Photo and description from the wikipedia.)

Where to stay in Paris.

There are a ton of hotels in Paris. Most of these are clustered around the Champ de Mars area. It is the largest public greenspace in Paris, France, which was named after a Roman god of War - Martius.

Examples of these hotels are: 

1. Holiday Inn Express Hotel - Canal de la Villette 

2. Hotel Le Relais Saint Charles 

3. Derby Eiffel Hotel 

4. Hotel Eiffel Rive Gauche 

5. Hotel de la Tour Eiffel 

6. Hotel Mercure Paris Centre Tous Eiffel 

7. Hotel de la Paix Tour Eiffel 

8. Rennaissance Paris Vendome Hotel 

9. Shangri-La Paris 

10. InterContinental Paris Le Grand, an IHG Hotel (

11. Hotel France Eiffel, and many more.

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Where to eat?

There are a ton of restaurants and bars in Paris. It is the city of lights which suggests that nightlife in Paris is alive and kicking anytime of the year. So, find the one you like by searching them online. But I would like to suggest you visit one of these restaurants in the Eiffel Tower:

1. Le 58 Tour Eiffel.  It offers picnic style lunches as well as 3-course French meals. 

2. Jules Verne Restaurant on the second level of the Eiffel Tower. It is very popular because of its good food and ambience. 

3. The Buffets 

4. The Champagne Bar

5. Madame Brasserie 

***These restaurants offer a good view of the city of Paris from the tower. 

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DINING ON TOP OF THE EIFFEL TOWER

Source: YouTube and Michael Jiroch on youtube.com 

Thanks.

Disclaimer

The information you find here are just guide. Please check the websites of the service providers like Trains, Hotels, Museums, Landmarks, and others for a more updated information. Merci. 

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Under Paris Skies, vocals by Rhonda Fleming

Source: Waltz Tango and YouTube

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 

All photos are by Kulas/Tsa O. 

Except those specified as coming from secondary sources like wikipedia, enwikipedia, thefamouspeopledotcom, and others. 

All videos were sourced from YouTube and their respective uploaders/Vloggers were duly recognized or acknowledged on the pages they were published or posted. 

The author acknowledges the sources of information and photos used in this feature article cum Blog.

Have a great day, merci, au revoir!

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Henry Libo-on, September 2, 2022.