A Sunday in Paris

I arrived in Paris this past Sunday morning at about 6:45am. The day was just breaking, and the light was beautiful, as I rode into the city to meet my friend, Laurie, who lives in the 7th arrondissemont, just a few minutes walk from the Eiffel Tower.
You get a peak view of the top of the tower when entering the garden courtyard of her apartment:

We headed out to the Rue Cler for a typical french breakfast, which was just what I needed after the flight. It was early, and the cafe was quiet, so it gave Laurie and I a chance to catch up.

Excellent baguette and jam:

Perfect flaky croissant and pain au chocolat:

 Light and fluffy cheese omelet:

Mandatory cups of espresso, and now ready to set out on our 7.4 km Sunday stroll.

First stop was the Pont Alexandre III bridge:

Grand Palais:

Petit Palais:

Elysee Palace:

Laduree:

La Madeleine:

Self service rent-a-bikes you can pick up at one stop and return to another:

 

Paris shops:

Adorable Paris children:

Cafe that's all set to receive the Sunday crowd:

Louvre:

Pont des Arts walking bridge, which links the Left bank to the Louvre:

The Seine

Food shops in the Marais:

Musée Carnavalet in the Marais:

Place des Vosges:

A lovely day in a wonderful city!