Wednesday, 23 October 2013

VISIT TO EUROPE - FRANCE - PARIS - RIVER CRUISE & CITY TOUR






CHAPPIDI ABHIRATH REDDY
C/O COL GKS REDDY


Secunderabad - 500015



          The planned programme for 10 Sep 2013 got disturbed, as we had to spend lot of time to Re-visit Eiffel Tower. Hence we did not have sufficient time to Visit Central Paris, after Visit to Notre Dame Cathedral. So, we decided to utilise the available time for a River Cruise. It turned out to be a good decision, as we thoroughly enjoyed the Cruise on River Seine.






At the Boat Wharf


  



On the Boat






A view of Eiffel Tower from the River






Another view of Eiffel Tower




Pont Alexandre III



          The Pont Alexandre III is an arch bridge that spans the Seine, connecting the Champs-Élysées quarter and the Invalides and Eiffel Towerquarter, widely regarded as the most ornate, extravagant bridge in Paris. It is classified as a historical monument.







A view of Pont Alexandre III






Full view of Pont Alexandre III






Another View of Pont Alexandre III



The Palais Bourbon




          The Palais Bourbon, pronounced: [pa.lɛ buʁ.bɔ̃], a palace located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, on the left bank of the Seine, across from the Place de la Concorde. It is the seat of the French National Assembly, the lower legislative chamber of the French government.









The French National Assembly (Parliament)






Another view of the National Assembly Building







A view of Orsay Museum from the River






Louvre Palace from River Seine






Another View of Louvre Palace from the River






The beautiful Dome of the French Language Academy






A closer view of French Academy


Pont Neuf



          The Pont Neuf (French pronunciation: ​[pɔ̃ nœf], New Bridge) is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. Its name, which was given to distinguish it from older bridges that were lined on both sides with houses, has remained. It stands by the western point of the Île de la Cité, the island in the middle of the river that was the heart of medieval Paris.



          The bridge is composed of two separate spans, one of five arches joining the left bank to the Île de la Cité, another of seven joining the island to the right bank







The portion of Pont Neuf consisting of 07 Spans, joining  Ille de la Cite Island with the Right bank of Seine






The second portion of Pont Neuf  consisting of 05 Spans joining the Island and the left bank of River seine



Different Views of Notre Dame from the River



  



Notre Dame from the Right Channel of River Seine






Another view from the Right Channel






A close view from the Right Channel






A view of the Cathedral from the Left Channel of River Seine


Hotel De Ville



          The Hôtel de Ville (French pronunciation: ​[otɛl də vil], City Hall) in Paris, France, is the building housing the city's local administration. Standing on the place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville (formerly place de Grève) in the city's IVe arrondissement, it has been the location of the municipality of Paris since 1357. It serves multiple functions, housing the local administration, the Mayor of Paris (since 1977), and also serves as a venue for large receptions








The Historical Building - Hotel De Ville from the River



Visit Paris General


Mont Parnasse Tower



          Tour Maine-Montparnasse (Maine-Montparnasse Tower), also commonly named Tour Montparnasse, is a 210-metre (689 ft) office skyscraperlocated in the Montparnasse area of Paris, France. Constructed from 1969 to 1972, it was the tallest skyscraper in France until 2011, when it was surpassed by the 231 m (758 ft) Tour First. As of June 2013, it is the 14th tallest building in the European Union.








View of Mont Parnasse Tower from Champ de Mars (Eiffel)


Ecole Militaire


          The École Militaire (French pronunciation: ​[ekɔl militɛʁ], Military School) is a vast complex of buildings housing various military training facilities located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, France, southeast of the Champ de Mars.






A closer view of Mont Parnasse Tower with Ecole Militaire in the Foreground






The Tower from outside Mont Parnasse Railway Station



Views of Paris







A view of the Street outside Louvre Palace






At Versailles Railway Station






Another view of Versailles Station






A Heritage building outside Versailles Railway Station






Pedal Cycle Rikshaws of Paris, generally for the Tourists






View of a 16 Storey Building next to our Hotel Room (Taken from 
the Room Window on 19th Floor of the Hotel)






View of one of the Streets in Old Paris






View of old Paris from Pont Notre Dame






Another view from Pont Notre Dame






Note:- The information about the places visited has been Extracted from Wikipedia The Free Encyclopedia 

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