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France Day 1 - Paris

We reached CDG at 1pm. Airport is ok. It was very easy to come out and get Uber. On the way to our apartment saw Sacre Cour and loved it, first monument in Paris which we caught. Apartment was ok. Paris is like Mumbai, Apartments are small. Our apartment was 10mins walk from Eiffel Tower. We came out of apartment after putting our luggage and found this awesome ‘Boulangerie’ where we had coffee and French goodies.what a welcome to France!! On the way back checked out some shop and was really impressed and surprised! Bought some fruits, chocolates. Saw this kahichadi version in an organic produce shop. Really great feeling! Took some rest and went out with Amrut. Walked to Eiffel Tower area which was ok, not much impressed but the walk itself was good.  Then we went for dinner to this Italian place and it was wow! Food and ambiance both were nice. We had pizzas, pastas and salad. Then walked towards, Arc de triomphe on Champs-Elysées road which has all...

France Day 2 - Paris

Second day in France, we woke up very late around 11am. Since we all were tired due to previous days long journey, first day walk in Paris and jet lag. After getting ready we straightway headed for lunch in Indian restaurant which was very close to our apartment, food was good. This time we did Indian restaurant literally on second day. After a nice lunch, we walked towards this amazing area which we saw on the way from airport to our apartment. This is the other side of the Eiffel Tower where there are big fountains and people can go in, which we found out after reaching there. Thanks God, we always carry with Jai's swim suite. It was a pretty hot day and Jai of course jumped in water as soon as he saw the water. He had the most fun. There was play area, where he spent some time. These fountains are called Jardins du Trocadero. Area is called Trocadero. After fun in the fountains we walked up towards Palais de Chaillot. The view of Eiffel tower is amazing and pla...