Day 8

Started the day off with my regular morning routine. I did sleep in a little later though. My time slot for the Louvre was not until 10AM. When I arrived at the Louvre there were all kinds of lines going on. I realized why there were no lines yesterday. That's because the Louvre is closed on Tuesdays.

They have a pretty good system though. Once the 930 group cleared out, they allowed a handful of people in the no reservation line through. Then my group started to be allowed in.

After getting through security we were ushered down the escalators to the main lobby. There is an information booth that has maps. They normally have audio guides, but there was a sign saying they weren't available September 2025 to “improve the quality” for our next visit. I’m not sure I'll be back again in this lifetime. There is free wifi so, I was able to use a QR code to at least point me in the right direction.

My main objective was to see the Mona Lisa, naturally. Why esle would anyone go to the Louve? I picked Greek Art to start with and had my ticket scanned. I was looking at all the statues and reading what they were and how old they are.

But I had the Mona Lisa in the back of my head the whole time. So, I decided to just make a beeline to were she was in the museum. The map was very useful along with my trusty mandar. It’s currently in the Salle section room 711.

I walked in and knew this was going to be interesting. I saw her from across the room, but there was a mob of people standing in the way.

Now if you want to get a close picture, you’re going to have to get your elbows up. I was patient slowing taking baby steps towards the painting as people finished taking their pictures and walking out. I finally arrived and there she was smirking at me.

Well, now that I had accomplished my main mission, I was able to relax and enjoy the rest of my time in the Louvre. Looked at a few other well know paintings. Very impressive.

Some of them are ginormous though! You’d have to have palace walls to fit them on.

Checked out some of the Egyptian art.

The French Royal jewels.

And this sculpture. Apparently the oldest know sculpture dated at 9000 years old!

Maybe my art could actually be worth something 9000 years from now too! I could do a lot better than that.

Overall, I really enjoyed my time at the Louvre. After three hours, I figured my culture meter was filled up.

This was my last day in Paris and I only really had one more place I wanted to be sure to visit.

Napoleon Bonaparte I tomb.

It is in a very impressive church.

Along with some other famous French individuals.

This is the entrance to the lower level.

Where you can get a closer view.

The museum of French military history is attached to this church. So, since I was here and I love me some military history, I checked it out. Again, just to remind you, if you get the museum pass, you can go into most museums and historical places with the pass.

Like I said, I enjoy history and reading all the plackerds of information. I won’t bore you with the details. But, I highly recommend this museum.

This is where Nepoleons famous hat is on display.

He didn’t look to happy towards the end of his reign of power.

This is the other side of the building. The main entrance for the military museum. By the way if tou look it up, they call it the Army Muesum or Museum de I'Armèe.

Well it was getting late and I needed to get ready for tomorrow's journey to the big island. I did have to see the local fire department or Sapeurs Pompiers.

Just got me a small sandwich in the hotel bar to hold me over for the evening.

Tomorrow I’ll be in London for new adventures. At least we speak the same language. Well, sort of. Bonne Soirèe.