France Day 3: Versailles, Paris

Versailles



I have to say, I hated that they had large display cases [of things unrelated to Versailles] set up through the middle of the Hall of Mirrors. It was impossible to get a good photo of the entire hall without all of the eye sores. Not cool.



Marie-Antoinette's bed. It looks like the bed is professionally lit, but that is all ambient light coming through the windows. And gold.



I was completely overwhelmed. Movies [and photos, I'm afraid] don't do the grounds justice. They seem to go on forever. I couldn't imagine being Louis XIV and owning this - stepping out there alone if I wanted. The space is staggering.








Marie-Antoinette's Estate


Petit Trianon



French Pavilion


The Queen's Theatre and the Belvedere

The Queen's Hamlet

Temple of Love

The Queen's House



I could have stayed there all day. Alas, we needed to get back to Paris to see Notre Dame and Shakespeare & Co before dark.






Ile Saint Louis

Berthillon Glaces et Sorbets







[We need better looking water fountains in the states.]

Don't forget to add pretties to your home with prints from my SHOP! If you like an image posted today that isn't a listing in the store, you can purchase the "Custom Print" and I'll get it right to you!

Xoxo, Kallie

Note: Contax 645 with Planar T* 80mm f2 lens and a few iPhone photos.

all images © Kallie Brynn Photography

France Day 2: Paris

Starting today, you'll probably begin to notice: David and I don't take relaxing vacations. We push ourselves to our limits and do everything possible. I love that.


Pain & Chocolat for petit dejeuner

Fleuriste Daniel Guittat

Les Invalides




Jardin des Tuileries



Palais du Louvre


On the left: Napoleon III apartments were stunning. On the right - a special painting to me. I noticed it on my first trip in 1999, then found it again on my second in 2001 and purchased a print. The print now hangs next to our bed, and has kept with me for the past 10 years.

L'Ete en Pente Douce



Montmartre





Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, and an American band performing.




Parc des Buttes Chaumont








View of Montmartre from Parc des Buttes Chaumont



Avenue des Champs-Élysées

Arc de Triomphe

Avenue des Champs-Élysées from atop the Arc de Triomphe

La Tour Eiffel from atop the Arc de Triomphe


Arc de Triomphe



La Tour Eiffel


Don't forget to add pretties to your home with prints from my SHOP! If you like an image posted today that isn't a listing in the store, you can purchase the "Custom Print" and I'll get it right to you!

Xoxo, Kallie

Note: Contax 645 with Planar T* 80mm f2 lens and iPhone photos.

all images © Kallie Brynn Photography