After our packing attempts (glad we didn’t buy too many presents and souvenirs) we left our luggage at the hotel and set out for a walking adventure.
We started at the Arc de Triomphe, set in the middle of that completely crazy roundabout with no lane markings and TWELVE entry/exit points.
We then ambled down Avenue des Champs-Élysées, looking in the crazy expensive stores at things like 500€ things from Luis Vuitton and 61000€ rings from Tiffany and Co.
I bought some AMAZING macarons from Pierre Hermes. They were unbelievably good, even B liked them and he’s not usually a macaron fan. We both declared lemon to the the best.
i am keeping the box!
We then continued our walk through the Christmas festival set up at the bottom of the champs-élysées and into the park.
no more macarons! Finished off while sitting on a park bench
We walked all the way down to the Musee Louvre (4kms in total) which was closed as it was Tuesday, but still very photo-worthy.
the “other” arc
We are now chilling in the lounge at B Montmartre Hotel waiting for our private transfer to the airport. Not going to lie, the prospect of 30+ hours ahead in airports is somewhat misery-inducing….but getting to lay in my bed at the end is a little exciting! 🙂
Thank you for a lovely visit Europe, it’s been wonderful.
Mel
P.S. Special mention about the fricking amazing weather! Out of 30ish days travelling we have only had 3 with consistent rain….and only one where I actually needed my raincoat….absolutely unbelievable at this time of year 😀
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