Gilbert and his wife were charming and welcoming to their wonderful apartment that overlooks the Luxembourg Gardens. The view over the trees to the Eiffel tower was a surprise as was the bell chimes from Notre Dame Cathedral, all so close on the wonderful Metro just within walking distance across the roundabout (buy a 5 day Metro Pass, it is so economical, just pass through the turnstiles like a local, no asking for tickets or queuing). The Luxembourg gardens are a wonder in their own, with many charming little streets surrounding the area. The apartment was all we wished for to relax and re-energise, French charm at its best,
Carol et Robert
as for the photographer in me (Carol) I adored the sun's lazy afternoon flooding through the trees, in through the black wrought iron, splashing through the chic shutters and spilling gorgeous shadows across the wooden floorboards towards me lounging in the chamoise ... absolute bliss!!!