I probably should have called this post the Tomb of the Emperor (in suitable French of course), as these photos were all taken by my partner and she photographed, mostly, what she found interesting.
Under the gaze of Napoleon.
With good fortune, an exhibit on Napoleonic Strategy was underway during our visit. There were some fun interactive battle displays and by the time we finished Karen was becoming quite an expert, under my tutelage of course.
My favorite stop in Paris. So envious!
ReplyDeleteSo much to see. I hope to get back there one day (preferably soon).
DeleteLes Invalides!
ReplyDeleteIt's been many years since I visited.
One thing I found so memorable was the "hush", a what I call the loud silence around The Emperor's tomb. I think it's the architecture, very effective and impressive.
I remember an FT-17 tucked under a staircase.
Wonderful place to visit.
We had to contend with a bit of building work going on outside, but it was still a special place.
DeleteThe FT-17 is still there.
Fantastic place but I couldn't spend much time there... bloody kids!
ReplyDeleteKaren was very patient, but then it was my birthday.
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