In English the Château de Versailles is often referred to as the Palace of Versailles. When the château was built, Versailles was a country village, but it is now a suburb of Paris. Music: Gloria, by David Hirschfelder, from the Shine soundtrack Buy Music:
Mar 31, 2007
Trianon Palace Hotel, Versailles
We stayed at the Trianon Palace Hotel & Spa with Gemma’s mom when we visited Versailles. Thanks, mom! Music: Raindrop Reprise, by David Hirschfelder, from the Shine soundtrack Buy Music:
Mar 29, 2007
Grand Palais Museum, Paris
The Grand Palais is a large glass exhibition hall that was built for the Paris Exhibition of 1900. Music: Tiptoe Thru’ the Tulips, by Tiny Tim, from the God Bless Tiny Tim album Buy Music:
Mar 24, 2007
Discovery Museum, Paris
This video is of our visit to the Palais de la découverte. Supporting the widely held belief that Gemma and I are 8 year-olds trapped in adult bodies, our favorite museums are undoubtedly ones that are hands-on. Music: Take On Me, by a-ha, from the Hunting High and Low album Buy Music:
Mar 22, 2007
Notre Dame, Paris
Music: Ne me quitte pas, by Nina Simone, from “The Best of Nina Simone” album Buy Music:
Mar 22, 2007
Latin Quarter Parade, Paris
We didn’t add a soundtrack to this video; all that noise is courtesy of the parade itself. Just another day in the Latin Quarter in Paris.
Mar 17, 2007
Galeries Lafayette, Paris
Music: “La vie, l’amour”, by Edith Piaf, from the Voice of the Sparrow album Buy Music:
Mar 15, 2007
Louvre, Paris
Music: Nulla In Mundo Pax Sincera, by David Hirschfelder, from the Shine soundtrack Buy Music:
Mar 12, 2007
Justin’s Scarf, Paris
Parisian commuter bunnies beware. Music: The Strategem, by Philip Glass, from the ‘A Descent into the Maelstrom’ album Buy Music:
Mar 12, 2007
Eiffel Tower, Paris
Music: Everywhere Freesia, by Thomas Newman, from the Meet Joe Black soundtrack Buy Music: