This walk started with a pleasant stroll along this long, skinny, artificial island in the middle of the Seine, built in 1825 as a dyke to protect the harbor on the right bank.
See what I mean by pleasant stroll?
This was the view behind me as I walked...
Keep walking...it was a long island!
Keep walking...recognize the statue at the end? No? OK...keep walking...
How about now? The small scale Statue of Liberty that was used to create the full scale version given to us by the French for our country's 100th birthday.
Crossing the bridge back to the mainland... this round modern looking building is La Maison de Radio-France. If you need a translation, France's Radio broadcasting center.
View from the bridge, notice the metro please. This is actually my favorite line to ride because you have such a spectacular view of the Tower.
Spring! Spring! Spring!
Cute little corner cafe
A man named Hector Guimard designed this apartment building, while at the same time starting a new art trend called art nouveau. I wasn't entirely convinced that this was very cool, but hey, it was in the walk book so I figured you may as well see it too.
And these are the famous Seizieme Arrondissment (6th District) appartments. Pretty shnazzy if I do say so myself. (Shnazzy? It seemed fitting.)
More shnazzyness
This was my favorite part of this walk. Rue Berton. It was one of those streets you imagine in your mind when you think Paris.
Love the lamp posts
At the top of Rue Berton was Balzac's home, who I really feel like I should know more about... famous writer or some such important character? I'm ashamed.
Balzac's house
Loved his yard
Bust of Balzac in the garden
I'm sure this wasn't here during his time, but Balzac has a wonderful view from his backyard of the Turkish Embassy...
The last leg of the walk took us to this beautiful park. It was such a pretty evening.
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