"Palais du Luxembourg" Paris Travelogue by FreeCloud
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Palais du Luxembourg was first built as a royal residence, to remind Marie de Medici, widow of Henri IV, of her hometown Florence. It was finished in 1631. Now it is the home of the French Senate.
In the pond in front of the building, Parisian children's popular activity is playing float wooden boats.
Saint Genevieve was prayers saved Paris from the Huns in AD 451 (need history lessons here!).
The construction started in 1754. The place is surrounded by chestnut trees.
Parisians are so lucky to have beautiful parks in the city to relax and play.
I love those lovely outfits young children wore. We ran into the wedding at St. Severine - that reminded us it was Saturday.
Garden like Cafe de Flore on Boulevard Saint Germain.
Food display in a restaurant next to St-Severine.
This 17th century fountain is in an Italian Grotto style. Might be designed by Salomon de Brosse? On both sides of the fountain pool, lined up small tables for people rest in the shade in a hot summer.
Students from nearby Sorboune study and relax here, what a soothing atmosphere.
Practicing Tai-Chi, another way of relaxing/meditation.
Another fun thing children can do here. This girl is such a natural rider!
This young boy was very diligent practicing soccer, we hope to see him playing for a French team in 10 years.
I just could not help it: what a gorgeous mother and a dandy, happy and strong boy!
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Outstanding photos, Mei!
Mesmerizing photographs, really...
Great pictures on your site! Best wishes and happy travels.
great page ..... wow ... very nice pictures....
We'll be going to our first visit to Paris this fall. Your pictures are beautiful, inspirational & helpful. Thanks!
Great pics...tons of info...loved your pages....keep up the great work & happy travels
Absolutely love your Paris travelogues! Only partly thru' them but need to go mow the lawn! "the Gates of Hell" at Musee Rodin is the original 1 btw. I'll be back (& i'm no Arnie!!)
All your photos are really nice, so nice, but.... Where are smells? °_°
really loved your pictures. nice effort.
I didn't have time to shop at all!!! Your pix in the travelogues are wonderful! Move them into the main categories! In transition still? Mine's under reconstruction ;-)
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