Euro Trip 2012: Vallée de la Loire, France

1 day road trip to Loire Valley (Vallée de la Loire)

Nestled amidst lush carpet green fields and hammocks, Loire valley is referred to as the Cradle of the French Language, and the Garden of France due to the abundance of vineyards, fruit orchards (such as cherries), and artichoke and asparagus fields, which line the banks of the river.Notable for its historic towns, architecture and wines, the valley has been inhabited since the Middle Palaeolithic period. In 2000, UNESCO added the central part of the Loire River valley to its list of World Heritage Sites.
Source: Wikipedia

Chambord, Loir-et-Cher, France

Chenoncheaux, Vallée de la Loire, France

Country side homes in Chenonceaux

             
Chateaux de Chenonceau

(Random Crazziee Tourist in the Chateaux going around like ooooooooooooo )

Vouvray, France : Best known for its production of white wine, rated amongst the best in France.
Vouvray Vins – Demi Sec 2008

Euro Trip 2012: Paris, France

 

Strolling in Paris with Sandeman’s City Walk with our Tour Guide: Camile

The ass pic at Louvre Museum. Well! we could not say no to the request from our tour guide.

 
Les Invalides – Paris,  Napoleon Bonaparte’s Tomb. 
A funny story by Camile – When Paris fell to Germany during WWII, Hitler came to visit the tomb of Napoleon. Being the
egoist that he was, he brought a mirror along with him to look at the tomb so that he does not have to bend his neck ( an
expression of salutation ). In the process of watching the grave in the mirror, Hitler had to crane his neck and It so
happened that while he was craning his neck his hat fell down accidently and he bent down impulsively to pick up his hat.
Now, the Parisians say that not only did Hitler salute the emperor, but he also removed his hat during the salutation.
He gave Napoleon a full fledged ceremonial salute.

Le – Petit Palace, Paris

Eiffel Tower – Paris – Wonders of Modern World – Tick

Les Invalides and city view from 2nd floor of Eiffel Tower, Paris.


Night view of river Seine from atop Eiffel Tower.

The dazzling razzmatazz of the tower at night.

Euro Trip 2012 – Cairo, Egypt:

 

Day 0 : A 21 hour layover time in Cairo, en-route to Paris, spent watching Pyramids and snoring on the river Nile cruise.

Wonders of the Ancient World : #1 Tick