8:30
We just wake us that we need to pack, because due to confusion with the hostel, we need to change rooms several times. Breakfast at the inn D'Artagnan. Cafeteria rather impressive seen his greatness.
9:30 Departure for the cemetery Pere Lachaise. The rain and chilly winds were present throughout the visit to give us a more melancholic atmosphere, perfect for visiting a cemetery. Our guide Thierry, most entertaining, led us on his journey very interesting and made us forget the rain and cold. The almost three hours in his company were sold in a snap so it was exciting and fun. We were very impressed by his extensive knowledge about all the people''living''the cemetery. We also learned that this famous cemetery stretches over 44 hectares and is the largest green space in Paris! We laughed our guide when we praised the 5 femurs of Pere Lachaise Cemetery (reminiscent of the 5 star restaurant), the most popular is the site where is Jim Morrison. In short, many things to learn and appreciate about this famous cemetery.
A brief dinner at The Brewery roundabout near the cemetery of Père Lachaise. This restaurant has made people happy and unhappy about the quality of their meals. Still, it was a good time to fill a hollow in order to dry the rain always present.
15h
We went to the cathedral Notre-Dame de Paris for a visit a half-hour. One word to describe it: NICE! The architecture is sublime, the details are awesome and everything is still and will remain very popular and visited. Some of us have brought memories of the cathedral, including our beloved princess has finally found other pieces of money from Paris to add to his collection, and others lit lanterns for some of their relatives. Following this brief visit, we made accosted by a stranger wearing a Superman costume. This was ridiculous we sell contraceptives at a price of our choice. It was a challenge he had to do to celebrate her marriage expected soon. It is a tradition that the French have to bury their young girl or boy. I do not think that we, Quebecers will drop the holidays with friends for this kind of activity.
After seeing all these beauties from France, we were astonished to see the national library of Paris in the state it is. Basically, it looks like a building still under construction or some kind of plant showing its pipes. In short, as Michael said, it's a monstrosity! Subsequently, we had free time to visit the various souvenir shops.
17h
We head to the Latin Quarter of Paris. En route, we noticed a huge amount of police, barricades and waved people around the cathedral. Michel decided to ask a journalist who was close to what was happening. We learned that Mr. Obama came to Paris the same evening, when the reporter said turned his camera to solicit feedback from Michael on his trip to Paris! We laughed! Who knows? Maybe our dear clutch has passed on French TV!
10:00 p.m. For dinner, we returned to Sarah Sun, a small Italian restaurant near the hostel. We discussed with the cook who was very friendly. The restaurant staff were very nice, because we arrived they were preparing to close, but we were still served with a smile. We then returned to the inn well exhausted by this big day.
Katherine Kim, Luke.
Taking the paths of the gardens, our adventurers were blasted by the essence and beauty of the ancient gardens of Versailles. We walked a labyrinth of greenery and flowers where we watched hundreds of statues. And what about the fountains that dotted the lakes area and who worshiped in a big way, to Poseidon the God of ancient Greece. It is interesting to note the influence of Graeco-Roman sculptors in the garden of Versailles, because we had the honor of being welcomed by the Pantheon in full force.
As I write these words, I am surrounded by a festive atmosphere in the club the inn at Artagnan in Paris. I'm so unfortunately you abandon it to my small group because that otherwise I could go to the party this evening? I leave you and tells you so very soon!
Following lunch, we went towards the organic cheese which was unknown to the Carmen (GPS). We were received by the husband of the cheese as it was in the hospital. This we did not discover that the production of its cheeses, but also its domain (breeder goats, pigeons, cows, a horse, geese, pigs and a donkey). This cheese factory 7 kinds of cheese from goat milk creamy farm. Despite the fact that many do not like the taste of goat cheese, they still enjoyed cheeses that we had the chance to taste (Saint-Maure Ash Bio, marbled goat, one with sea salt and creamy). This first visit was very appreciated by all, thanks to the tasting and the fact that we have been fortunate to receive several of these animals.
Our second visit (Pound Tournament, chocolate) was also nice but of shorter duration. Many of their specialties we were shown and explained such as barley sugar and prune stuffing. Some were lucky enough to pour as barley sugar is so good at the head chocolatier. Then we had the tasting best sellers: muscadine, stuffed prunes, barley sugar, nougat Tours. By the way, Robert, we have your muscadine!
At the end of the day, all were free to visit the old town, take small snacks or a beer on the terrace or just relax.