solitary confinement!
The Arc honours those who fought and died for France
Many interesting ways inmates try to break out of the cells
lock and load!
San Fran island
Inaugurated in 1836
talking about inmate experiences
No wonder it's called the rock!
The view of freedom
That's all for Paris, for now!
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier beneath the Arc
lie the high security areas of the prison
designed by Tomasso Francini
A new day! along Saint Michel!
Behind these walls
A sight to behold at least
the life on the rock
The first in Britain!
Underground access under the Charles de Gaulle
it's one of the most famous monuments in Paris
it's a 2 layer cell
remembering those who lost their lives in their line of duty
shop shop shop!
very interesting indeed
An early example of neoclassicism
Few of the many posh shopping arcades
complete with street performers
So is vehicular traffic
The Place de la defense further west
The underground entrance to the top of the arc
and the nearby Notre Dame
I spy with my little eye...
Back in Cluny for supper!
Our restaurant of choice
The arc spots a Neoclassical version...
Now it's a secular mausoleum containing the remains of distinguished French citizens
Our uphill climb ends and...
Behind the wrought iron grill and gates...
Crazy people not included!
Lets get a move on!
are all covered with deco
of ancient Roman architecture
The University of Paris
The Nord is a high speed train station
mother of king Louis XIII of France
Not to mention a splurger's haven
The place's pretty decked out too
The Arc de Triomphe!
the food and service's rather good
Back at the hotel