Paris in July 2019: City of Lights

This month I'm participating in the Paris in July blog festival and I hope that I can share with you my love for the French capital.

I have a "thing" for street lights, and in Paris there are so many beautiful ones, old and modern, elaborate and simple. Come with me while we walk the streets of this beautiful city.

Let's first stop at the Louvre.

Then we'll cross over the Pont Neuf (despite its name it's the oldest bridge in Paris) to the Île de la Cité.

Pont Neuf

Marché aux Fleurs

Near Notre-Dame

Of course we have to visit the Quartier Latin - this has been one of my favorite parts of the city since I came to Paris for the very first time in 1975.

What about we climb up to Montmartre?

The view from Sacré-Cœur

Sacré-Cœur

 

Yes, you can spend a lot of time up here. Maybe we should go back down and stroll along the Champs-Elysées toward Étoile (Place Charles de Gaulle).

View of Tour Eiffel from Étoile 

Oh of course, how could we cover Paris without going to Tour Eiffel? Not possible!

View from Pont Alexandre III

The light in the image above tells you where we're heading next - Pont Alexandre III. Without doubt the most beautiful bridge across the Seine in Paris.

The last street lights I want to show you can be found in three different locations in Paris.

Place Georges Pompidou

Place des Vosges (a favorite!)

At l'Opéra

I apologize that this is such a photo heavy post. Believe me, I have way more pictures of Paris street lights... Nevertheless, I hope you enjoyed our little tour through the City of Lights.

You can find more Paris links on Tamara's blog here.