Curiosities of Paris , part XXIX !!! 

Posted in Europe, France, Paris

We have driven and walked in my eternal Paris, and would like to have an imprint in my blog on the wonderful family times we had there, There is so much to see , doing my best, and glad found me these pictures in my cd rom vault ,which now transposing in my blog for you and me, This was my former worked city, so glad to post more memorable spots on it, I thank you for your readership over the years and to bear with my rants! After Paris is to rant, shout and yelled about, me think. Therefore, here is my take on curiosities of Paris , part XXIX !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

The Hôtel des Invalides is one of the most important masterpieces of French classical architecture. Located in the 7éme arrondissement, its construction was ordered by Louis XIV by the royal edict of February 24, 1670, to accommodate the invalids of his armies. Remaining faithful to this mission, it also houses the Saint-Louis des Invalides Cathedral, (see post) several museums and a military necropolis including the tomb of Napoleon I. Seat of high military authorities such as the military governor of Paris, it also brings together a number of organizations dedicated to the memory of veterans and the support of wounded soldiers. The Saint-Louis-des-Invalides Cathedral consisted of two adjoining spaces which initially shared the same sanctuary: The dome of the Invalides, a chapel for the exclusive use of the royal family, then a military pantheon; the soldiers’ church, now Saint-Louis-des-Invalides Cathedral, built for the residents of Les Invalides, declared cathedral of the diocese to the French armies in 1986. These two spaces are separated by a glass roof completed in 1876.

The Paris tourist office on the Saint Louis des Invalides Church : https://parisjetaime.com/eng/culture/cathedrale-saint-louis-des-invalides-hotel-national-des-invalides-p1012

The official Diocese of the Armed Forces on the Saint Louis des Invalides Church (they recognise as Cathedral of the armed forces):https://dioceseauxarmees.fr/messes/cathedrale-saint-louis-des-invalides/

The Musée de l’Armée is located in the Hôtel National des Invalides in the 7éme arrondissement or district of Paris. The Musée de l’Armée is a history museum whose vocation is to present the history of conflicts through the prism of the military history of France. Currently the Army museum is set up as such: The museum extends on the east and west wings around the cour d’Honneur of the Invalides and on a wing to the west of the Cathedral of St. Louis and the Historial de Gaulle, an underground construction under the cour de la Valeur (courtyard).

The Official Army museum: https://www.musee-armee.fr/en/home.html

The Paris tourist office on the Army museum :  https://parisjetaime.com/eng/culture/musee-de-l-armee-invalides-p3587

The above sites are served by the Invalides, Varenne and La Tour-Maubourg metro stations on Lines 8 and 13, Also RER C invalides, and Bus lines my favorites as there are others are lines  28, 82, 87, 92 and 93.

The Place Vendôme is located in the 1er arrondissement of Paris, and at the north side of the Jardin des Tuileries (see posts), south of the Opéra Garnier (see post) and east of the Madeleine Church (see post). It is one of the most famous places in Paris and considered one of the most luxurious in the world. It was called Place Vendôme from the 17C from the Hôtel de Vendôme, which was located there. it was formerly the Place Louis le Grand and, originally, the Place de Conquêtes (conquests). It was given the name Place des Piques (spades) during the French revolution. It was named Place Internationale in 1871 Place Vendôme is accessed by the Rue de Castiglione (my work street!!) from the rue de Rivoli and the Jardin des Tuileries and by the Rue de la Paix from the Place de la Opéra. Gorgeous you need walk this area!

The official Place Vendôme : www.place-vendome.fr

The Paris tourist office on the place Vendôme: https://en.parisinfo.com/transport/90844/Place-Vendome

There you go folks, a dandy city to explore and enjoy with the family, Memorable moments in my eternal Paris, driving and walking all over in my road warrior trails brings out sublime awesome spots with nice memorable family visits of yesteryear always remember and always looking forward to be back, eventually. Again hope you enjoy the post on curiosities of Paris, part XXIX !!! as I.

And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

Unknown's avatar

Published by pedmar10

I am a lover of travels to Europe , Americas , Africa and Asia as well ,who like to share my experiences of the last 53 years with the world, visiting so far 81 countries; living in 6, working in 5, and Citizen of 4, speaking fluently 4 languages. I can deal with sports especially football/soccer and love music, arts, wine collector/drinker, and go out to restaurants, and just visit the world. My background comes all the way from Candelaria and Pajara in Tenerife, Spain where my grandparents came from ;not knowing each other then, to Punta Brava, west of Havana, Cuba. There , my parents born in Cuba met and later on I was born there too. 100% guanche (annexed Tenerife to Spain on April 10 ,1496). I left Cuba as many have to Madrid, Spain where I lived for 4 years. Then, move to Perth Amboy ,New Jersey USA (living there 13 yrs) ; where I completed high school, became a US Citizen, learned to drive a car, and learned English. Afterward, went to the university in Florida, ERAU, and upon graduation decided to moved there to Ormond by the Sea, near Daytona Beach, finally moving North Miami, then Hialeah, then another moved to Silver Lakes division in Miramar, Broward county, Florida; in Florida I lived a total of 18 years. Finally , moved to France in 2003 ,Versailles call me for its royalty, and working in Paris was great. It was time to seek frontiers again and moved to Brech near Auray, Morbihan in Brittany , and later move to not too far Pluvigner. Total so far in France has been 20 years, and counting. Moving average a home every 5.5 years hopefully this will be my last. Cheers All rights reserved. No part of this blog may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means or stored in a retrieval system of any nature, without the written permission of the copyright holder, me. No part of this work may be modified, without the written permission of the holder, me.No part of this work may be exposed to public view in any form or by any means, without identifying the holder as the author, and with the before mentioned permission.

Leave a comment

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.