PS) Don't forget about this little gem of a museum. They have Monet's original painting pallet !!!!
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
To my friends all going to Paris next week!
Tricia
Friday, August 5, 2011
Mr. Eiffel, the tower
Music stores in Paris
At the metro stop " Europe" in paris is a whole street corner of music shops. I really enjoyed it because in my area there is only one to look through. They have a whole section of flute sheet music and books.
Monet Paintings
Eiffel Tower Shimmer
Bonjour! After dark the tower does the shimmer on the hour for several hours. It's a nice treat!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
How to get to Monet Gardens from Paris
Bonjour! I have included photos below. The first time I went to the gardens with my Mom we took the Fat Tire Bike tours. It was an excellent tour but this time it was raining so I decided to do it on my own. I looked up Rick Steves and took this directions. However, I find sometimes photo help more than words. This trip is July 2011 - so things can change. Let me know if this is helpful.
Go to the Gar St. Lazare station in Paris. You'll need to go up to the street level and go into the SNCF office to buy a ticket. Then go into the big station and look for the board - ask the clerk for a brochure with train times. You'll want the Rouen - bound train. When it flips up on the board go to that track. There will also be a listing there with the different stops for that train. Then validiate your tickets!!!!!!! And hop on!.
When they announce Vernon station get off and you'll see some signs. Go through the station and there are taxis, bikes to rent, or a shuttle bus. I took the shuttle bus because it had been a bit rainy. 4 euro round trip - be sure to keep your ticket. If you take a bike be sure to get a map so that you can find your way back through the town to the station. It's about a 10 min ride. When you get off the bus there is a quick side path to a bust of Monet off in the woods. Then follow people along a path to rue Claude Monet - then down to the house. They have his home studio set up inside and the gardens and pond well tended. It's beautiful. Also there are other galleries, cafes, B&Bs and hotels on this road. Be sure to remember how to get back to the bus. Turn in by the tourist office and cross the street to return by bus. Also take an hour to walk around Vernon. It's very French and not touristity. Enjoy! Bon Voyage! Tricia
Go to the Gar St. Lazare station in Paris. You'll need to go up to the street level and go into the SNCF office to buy a ticket. Then go into the big station and look for the board - ask the clerk for a brochure with train times. You'll want the Rouen - bound train. When it flips up on the board go to that track. There will also be a listing there with the different stops for that train. Then validiate your tickets!!!!!!! And hop on!.
When they announce Vernon station get off and you'll see some signs. Go through the station and there are taxis, bikes to rent, or a shuttle bus. I took the shuttle bus because it had been a bit rainy. 4 euro round trip - be sure to keep your ticket. If you take a bike be sure to get a map so that you can find your way back through the town to the station. It's about a 10 min ride. When you get off the bus there is a quick side path to a bust of Monet off in the woods. Then follow people along a path to rue Claude Monet - then down to the house. They have his home studio set up inside and the gardens and pond well tended. It's beautiful. Also there are other galleries, cafes, B&Bs and hotels on this road. Be sure to remember how to get back to the bus. Turn in by the tourist office and cross the street to return by bus. Also take an hour to walk around Vernon. It's very French and not touristity. Enjoy! Bon Voyage! Tricia
Monet gardens from Paris
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| Board to see which train track to board |
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| This will tell you the stops for each train. Go Rouen-bound train to Vernon to get to Giverny |
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| Be sure to take your own photo =) |
Train to Vernon and Monet gardens
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| Validate your train tickets! |
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| Hop on the train |
How to get to Monet gardens - Paris
Get off of the Train at Vernon. It's a cute town and worth walking around after the gardens. Be sure to check your train schedule for return trains to Paris. There is a place across from the station that you can rent bikes from and go to the gardens that way or take the shuttle bus. The bus is only 4 euros round trip - keep your ticket.
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| Train station at Vernon |
Get off of the Train at Vernon. It's a cute town and worth walking around after the gardens. Be sure to check your train schedule for return trains to Paris. There is a place across from the station that you can rent bikes from and go to the gardens that way or take the shuttle bus. The bus is only 4 euros round trip - keep your ticket.
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| Place to rent bikes across from Train station. Be sure to get a map so that you can find your way back |
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| Or Take the bus to Giverny. It's 4 euro - keep your ticket because it's round trip |
How to go to Monet gardens
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When you get off the bus pay attention to where you are. There is no one to lead you to the gardens. Just follow the path with a couple of signs. Actually on the way take a little detour to another path that is marked with Monet's bust. It's just off in the woods. These are the photos to the gardens. When you exit on to rue Claude Monet noticed the tourist office there. You'll find your way back to the bus stop that way. Keep your ticket so that you don't have to pay twice.
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| Along path to Monet's bust |
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| Cafe across from entrance to Monet's gardens |
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| Cafe down the road from the gardens. There are lots of cafes to take a break at and hotels and B&Bs too |
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| Steam along path to Monet's bust |
How to go to Monet gardens outside of Paris
Photos from the Monet gardens. Also be sure to walk along the road in Giverny. There are other impressions galleries and cafes
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| Monet boat |
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| Monet bridge |
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| Monet bridge |
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| Entrance to building and gardens be sure to visit the house where they recreated his studio |
An American Photographer in Paris
Tricia shooting sessions with the high school seniors. I am so jealous! =) This is the best place in the world for a senior session
I do have to take a break to eat once in a while !
Notre Dame - band playing
A concert band was set up playing a concert in the parc behind Nortre Dame!
Eiffel tower July 14
July 14th Bastille Day. Shooting into the sunset above Paris before the fireworks. I love the pastel colors
Paris - Tricia's fully tested dining schedule
Bonjour! I think the question I am asked the most is "where to eat". So here it is. My fully tested dining schedule. Keep in mind - I prefer veggies. So keep an open mind and just pop in new places and try them out. That's really what I do.
1. Go to the Tuileries gardens and look for the open cafe's by the tree line. I just LOVE sitting out here looking at the flowers and having the plat du jour. http://bit.ly/nDGujr
2. Stop in for dessert at Jacques Genin chocolate place. I took a class with his kitchen when he just did wholesale (to 5 star hotels) now he is available to the public. It's worth just getting a hot chocolate at the cafe. I don't know his website but this is a link to a review http://bit.ly/ojkVw6
3. I found this place in the Marais area by Nortre Dame in Paris. They have loose tea too. Excellent quality. For a treat get tea and biscuits at their cafe. http://bit.ly/qjT3fB
4. La belle ronde = This is located Denfert Rochereau on Daguerre St. This is nice market street to get cheese, bread, wine =) all of life's necessities. http://bit.ly/p5TPba It's a creperie. They have sweet and salty so some are a desert and others a meal.
5. Montmartre Hill - this is the artist colony are and there are a couple of hidden cafes around the corner from where the artists set up Chez Plumeau. http://bit.ly/p560Mp I couldn't find a website for them. The atmosphere here is very nice and usually someone is set up playing music. It is a small menu so that means it's excellent.
6. Indian food. A friend of mine took me here once and it was great! I've been back many times as well. It's in the Latin Quarter - get there early for a table by the window. Safran http://bit.ly/mP10AS They will also tell you if something is going to be spicy. Excellent food
7. L' Ebouillante restaurant - amazing! Love this place. My friends found it and took me back their on our trip to Paris. It's on a cobblestone street and the soup of the day is DELIS ! http://bit.ly/n2h4au It's great for veggie lovers. It's very French so don't expect them to hover over you at dinner. Take your time and enjoy!
8. Last one! My favorite wine shop. He has a nice selection from around France. The owner is originally from Miami, FL. I found this as a recommendation from a friend. http://bit.ly/oBeFID
1. Go to the Tuileries gardens and look for the open cafe's by the tree line. I just LOVE sitting out here looking at the flowers and having the plat du jour. http://bit.ly/nDGujr
2. Stop in for dessert at Jacques Genin chocolate place. I took a class with his kitchen when he just did wholesale (to 5 star hotels) now he is available to the public. It's worth just getting a hot chocolate at the cafe. I don't know his website but this is a link to a review http://bit.ly/ojkVw6
3. I found this place in the Marais area by Nortre Dame in Paris. They have loose tea too. Excellent quality. For a treat get tea and biscuits at their cafe. http://bit.ly/qjT3fB
4. La belle ronde = This is located Denfert Rochereau on Daguerre St. This is nice market street to get cheese, bread, wine =) all of life's necessities. http://bit.ly/p5TPba It's a creperie. They have sweet and salty so some are a desert and others a meal.
5. Montmartre Hill - this is the artist colony are and there are a couple of hidden cafes around the corner from where the artists set up Chez Plumeau. http://bit.ly/p560Mp I couldn't find a website for them. The atmosphere here is very nice and usually someone is set up playing music. It is a small menu so that means it's excellent.
6. Indian food. A friend of mine took me here once and it was great! I've been back many times as well. It's in the Latin Quarter - get there early for a table by the window. Safran http://bit.ly/mP10AS They will also tell you if something is going to be spicy. Excellent food
7. L' Ebouillante restaurant - amazing! Love this place. My friends found it and took me back their on our trip to Paris. It's on a cobblestone street and the soup of the day is DELIS ! http://bit.ly/n2h4au It's great for veggie lovers. It's very French so don't expect them to hover over you at dinner. Take your time and enjoy!
8. Last one! My favorite wine shop. He has a nice selection from around France. The owner is originally from Miami, FL. I found this as a recommendation from a friend. http://bit.ly/oBeFID
Back up - Hawaii pics 2011
Aloha! I need to back up and put a few photos from the Hawaii photo sessions early this year.
Mahalo! Tricia
PS) Let me know if the video works on your computer
PS) Let me know if the video works on your computer
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