After the Eiffel Tower, we proceeded to the Invalides, the Louvre, and Notre Dame. Did I mention that we also walked to all of these? Yes, we have eaten MANY baked goods :) While these sites were fantastic, my highlight of the day may have been when Renee bartered with a street seller for a pair of sunglasses...he was trying to sell them for 25 Euros and when Renee walked away because it was too much, he packed up his little blanket and followed us asking how much she would spend. She sarcastically responded 5 Euros not thinking he woul accept, but he did! Either she was extremely convincing or the seller was nervous the police were on the way to get him ;)
Creme Brulee...one of many French desserts that is to die for.
Yes, Renee, these are the gargoyles at Notre Dame.
Inisde of Notre Dame. A mass is occurring in the background as tourists swarm...an interesting mix.
Outside of Notre Dame.
The inverted Louvre (upside down part of the pyramid)
Outside of the Louvre. Please note that the sun was out for about 5 minutes when Renee decided she needed sunglasses and bartered for this sexy pair!
Arc de Tromphe du Carrousel in the courtyard of the Louvre (yep, we had to look that name up... they all blend together after awhile!)
Fruit crepe (talk about a sugar rush!)
Army museum and Napoleon's tomb aka Les Invalides Complex.
Ham, egg, and cheese crepe.
Crepe restaurant for lunch...yes, Rick Steves wins again!
Tilt your head; One of many flights of stairs hiked upon to the top of the Eiffel Tower!
In case you weren't aware...sign posted in elevator of Eiffel Tower where people are herded like cattle into an elevator. Very difficult to create much space between you and your neighbor to avoid pick pocketing, but thanks.
Stairs. Yes, the beginning of our 720 stairs we climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower. Surprisingly, this line was much shorter than the line for the elevator.... 
Our first viewing of the Eiffel Tower. Quite a glorious sight!
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