Our last full weekend in France, I took the kiddos back to Paris for one last trip. They had always wanted to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower, so we just couldn't leave France without making that happen. We got up early on Saturday morning and jumped on the train. Once we arrived in Paris, we headed to the Tulleries Garden and wandered around for a bit. The kids enjoyed the fountains and all the trees and paths.
After the Tulleries, we headed to the Orangerie Museum. Since we had a book about it, the kiddos wanted to see those paintings. They loved seeing all of the Monets and exploring a new museum.
After the Orangerie, we ate lunch and headed to the Luxemburg Gardens. They are one of my favorite gardens in Paris. We played on the playground and had some snacks. I think we were at the park for about 4 hours! What a great way to spend our last full day in Paris. As we were leaving to meet some of my cousins for dinner, we got stuck in the middle of the Gay Pride parade. It was crazy and a little uncomfortable to say the least. They had closed off several metro stops, so we ended up walking for about 2 miles to an open stop. We made it to dinner on time though, and enjoyed hanging out with Jeff, Diane, Dina and Ridley!
After dinner, we watched the Eiffel Tower sparkle on last time and headed to our hotel. We needed to get into bed early, because on Sunday morning, we were heading to the Top of the Eiffel Tower!!
Sunday morning, we got up early to get in line. It opened at 9:00am, so we got in line at 8:15. Only 1 lift was working so wait times were well over 3 hours. We knew this ahead of time, so that's why we were up so early! Once the Tower opened, it only took about 20 minutes and we were at the top. The kids were so excited! They were a little afraid of being so high, but loved picking out things they recognized from that high.
After the Eiffel Tower, we grabbed some breakfast and then headed to Trocadero. It is the iconic spot to take pictures of the Eiffel Tower. The kids spend their last couple of hours in Paris playing around and dancing! It was such a wonderful memory to make of our last time in Paris!! We all can't wait to go back!!!
On the train, heading to Paris.
Walking in the Tulleries Gardens
Adalee having fun in the Tulleries
Posing in the Tulleries for Mom
My boys by one of the fountains
My sweetie!
In front of the fountain in the Tulleries
Adam on the swing at Luxembourg Gardens
Alden playing in the sandbox at Luxembourg Gardens
Adalee at the sandbox at Luxembourg Gardens
Riding the carousel at Luxembourg Gardens
Adalee showing off all of the rings she got on her carousel ride
Having a snack at Luxembourg Gardens
Swinging!
Adalee swinging
The boys on the playground at Luxembourg Gardens
Alden at the top of the climbing pole
After dinner with Dina and Ridley
Sunset from our hotel room
View from the top of the Eiffel Tower
The kiddos at the top of the Eiffel Tower. It was quite cold outside!
View from the top of the Eiffel Tower
More pictures from the top!
Sacre Coeur from the Top of the Eiffel Tower
The kids in front of the Eiffel Tower
Mommy and her monkeys in front of the Eiffel Tower
Adalee showing off
Striking a pose
Brothers and best friends!
The Eiffel Tower from Trocadero
Someone set up a puppet show on our metro. It was quite funny.
The kids singing "O Champs Elyssees" on the Champs Elyssees!
