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