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Grande Arche – Paris

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We were equipped with the Paris Pass Guide Book, plus a few Metro,REM, bus and rail maps. That’s the confidence with which we began exploring Paris. The most Romantic City in the world was the destination of a lifetime for us. It was our 15th wedding anniversary and this trip was to make the occasion more special. A place like Paris has a lot to offer. Either it be for honeymooners, retired folk, young folk or even the kids. The Paris Pass even tells you the course to follow if you want a specific kind of tour of Paris.

Though there was a family course to follow, we couldn’t follow their time table. Hence, we made our own route. The first place we landed at was the Grande Arche at La Defense.

This part of Paris, is considered the Technology Hub, with a lot of companies opening offices in the buildings surrounding this Arche. Compared to the other parts of Paris, this place has more modern high rise buildings. The color code of this place, with a vast ground and steps, makes this modern monument a place to relax and enjoy some family time. The Perfect setting to take in the calmness of an active Parisians Friday Evening Rendezvous Point.

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Eiffel Tower

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What is a trip to Paris worth if you don’t get to see the famous “Eiffel Tower” , up close and personal. Our third trip to the base of the tower was the one that finally got us entry into it.

The first day, the day we landed, we were too tired to climb anything. We even turned down the free entry to walk up the 300 odd steps of the Arc de Triomphe. But that’s an another post altogether.

The Second day, we were shocked to see the serpentine queue that awaited us. We enquired at the information counter, if there was a way we can by pass this queue. We were informed that if we buy tickets online, then we can enter through a special entrance, without standing in the queue. But you need to book at least a day in advance and the tickets are limited too!

We were thankfully able to book the tickets online here that night at the hotel and made it up all the three floors of the Eiffel on the Third Day.

It was an amazing experience. The sights from atop the tower is mesmerizing. They sell champagne in glasses there. It’s a perfect place to propose to your sweetheart. Kissing is a common sight in Paris, so don’t be surprised if you see it in abundance on this tower.

There are restaurants on the first and second floor of the tower, with all the basic and essential necessities, souvenir shops and amenities.

It was a  wonderful experience which will remain in our hearts forever.

We got to see the Eiffel Tower Glitter while we were on a cruise on the Seine River. The Tower glitters every  hour in the evenings. It’s an amazing sight.

(Pictures  taken by my Son and Daughter)

THESE PHOTOGRAPHS WILL BE UPDATED SOON. THEY ARE IN A HARD DISK IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY. WAITING TO GET IT BACK!

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Disneyland Paris

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Disneyland Paris comprises of three different parts.

  1. Disneyland  Park
  2. Walt Disney Studios Park
  3. Disney Village

The tickets are available for purchase online here.

We booked the tickets for Disneyland from the hotel in Paris itself. We booked 2 Day – 2 Park Ticket, that allows multiple entries and exits to 1 and 2 parts of Disneyland Paris for two consecutive days. Part 3, the Disney Village, is free entrance for everyone. This basically contains restaurants and shops. There is a “Hot Air Balloon” in Disney Village, the tickets for these can be purchased from there itself.

The “Ticket” purchased includes all the rides inside both the parks only. Everything else like food and shopping are obviously charged. There is a variety to choose from. At the ticket counter, and at various other designated places, maps of both these parks are distributed. It gives you all the information you need to make the most of your day.

Disneyland Park is divided into 5 lands:

  1. Main Street USA
  2. Frontierland
  3. Adventureland
  4. Discoveryland
  5. Fantasyland

Walt Disney Studios Park is divided into 4 lots:

  1. Front lot
  2. Production Courtyard
  3. Backlot
  4. Toon Studio