Wednesday, February 3, 2010

More of our Paris Trip

We visited the locks at Bougival. I have video of the locks operating but can't figure how to post them, so...maybe later.

 
Shades in the shade
You're not a tourist if you're French!
The weather was wonderful when we were there.
The old chateau at St Germain en Laye where Louis XIV was born (also where sauce bĂ©arnaise was invented to honor Henri IV) .
 
This is the gate to the private riding area of French royalty.
The view from the riding area.
Read the sign
This famous painting was done on the balcony in the photo below.
We did not eat there.
Our host, Jackie, pointing out a significant mural.
Rosie finds it interesting.
Ahhh! It's the Maison Fournaise.
Mom & Pop