We started off our day with a stop at our local Boulangerie and a trip to the top of la Tour Eiffel. It was the best day we've had in Paris thus far—bright, sunny, and cloudless. We barely had to wait in line and had an amazing view of all of Paris. From here we headed to Notre Dame, the Latin Quarter, the Panthéon, the Luxembourg Gardens, and the Louvre. This was my (and Monica's) first trip to the Louvre, and it was overwhelming to say the least. After taking in it's vastness, we stood in the lobby area for a bit just taking it all in. The museum is huge, and the building itself should be a work of art. From the marble floors to the ornate gold ceilings, this is a must see stop in Paris. We of course saw the Mona Lisa and some other famous works of art, but we spent the rest of our time with the Medieval and Egyptian exhibits. This was all we could handle for one day...there is just way too much to see! From here we headed back to La Cité to cook some dinner and go out with friends for a night in Paris.
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