Europe Trip: Day Nineteen, part Three- last night in Paris

After freshening up at out hotel room we went back down to the river to catch the Batobus. We ended up riding it around its whole route back to one stop before where we got on which ended up taking a really long time. 

We got off at the Pont Alexandre 3rd bridge to walk to the Champs Elysees. 

The bridge was so beautiful.

It was a few blocks to Champs Elysees and along the way we saw many beautiful buildings. 

We also saw this statue of Winston Churchill. 

It was very cool to walk down the Champs Elysees. 

We didn't stop at a lot of places along the way as it is mostly very expensive shops. 

We just enjoyed seeing them. 

It was freezing cold and I had neglected to bring my coat so we were just trying to stay warm as we walked along. There were a lot of people out asking for money and I felt pretty bad for them being in the cold. 

We walked down to the Arc de Triomphe. 

It was very cool to see it and the roundabout surrounding it. We watched the cars for a few minutes and I was very glad I wasn't driving there.

After seeing it we decided to walk back down the road and look for somewhere to get dinner. 

On the side of the sidewalk at one point they had an entire section blocked off and the wind was blowing the green covering up.  We could see that they were filming a movie behind it. I would love to know what it was!

Looking back toward the Arc...

I was told that if we needed anything we should stop at a Monoprix, that they were the closest thing to a Target. It really wasn't like a Target but it was a nice shop. 

We went in when we passed one on the Champs Elysees as we were still looking for a few things and knew we would be leaving Paris the next morning. 

My bag..

We ended up getting a few souvenirs and gifts in there (my mom got a cool Paris bag) and we also picked up some easy food to take back to our room for dinner. 

We got some chicken sandwiches. 

We also got some chips and drinks. 

We went back to our room, warmed up, enjoyed our little picnic dinner, and said goodnight to the Eiffel Tower for the last time. 

It was an absolutely wonderful, very full day where we ended up walking about 16 miles. 

We were very tired.

Europe Adventure: Day Eighteen, part two- Shakespeare and Company and Batobus

After leaving Notre Dame Cathedral we walked across the river to go to the bookshop I have wanted to visit for as long as I can remember. 

We stopped at a couple of shops along the way but didn't buy anything. 

Then we stopped in this little park to look around and just take in all the beauty!

 Those buildings had the shops on the ground floor. 

Looking back over toward Notre Dame...

Then we made it over to Shakespeare and Company. 

It was so surreal and exciting to see it in person!

It wasn't open yet so we took a few pictures...

Then we went to the cafe just next door for some breakfast. 

We got some drinks and crepes. 

While we ate it was fun to just watch people going by. 

There were at least two brides and grooms that came by to take pictures right outside by the bookshop. We really enjoyed our time. 

Then the book shop was open!

We walked in and began to browse. I was so happy. 

There were books everywhere, filling every corner. 

It was so cool to see the stacks of books and the quotes on the walls. 

We spent a lot of time browsing every shelf and stack and upstairs where writers can write with a wonderful view. 

You aren't supposed to take pictures in the shop but since it said that was for the privacy of other customers I stole a shot upstairs where there wasn't anybody else of this typewriter by the window. 

Beautiful view.

We each bought some books. 

I loved that we were able to get each book that we bought stamped with their special stamp. 

Our books came in these bags...

I bought four books. I planned on buying a copy of The Hunchback of Notre Dame but I couldn't find one. I ended up getting Mrs. Dalloway, Surprised by Joy, Farmer Giles of Ham, and Dear Peter, miniature letters of Beatrix Potter. 

I also bought a tote bag and a postcard showing the shop and one of the quotes painted inside. 

After we left the shop we walked down to the bank of the Seine to buy our Batobus tickets and catch a ride to the Louvre. 

While we waited for the batobus we got to look at our beloved Cathedral as this stop was right next to it. Of course I had to take a few more pictures of it.

There's the batobus!

It was a really fun way to get around the city but also very slow. So I wouldn't recommend it if you are in a hurry but for us, it was a great way to travel and be able to see the city along the river. 

I was really surprised by the amount of graffiti in Paris. 

Next up: The Louvre