Holiday of a Lifetime in Europe - PARIS (Eiffel Tower & Versailles Palace)

When one visit Paris, you cannot miss visiting one of the world's most recognisable steel structure, Eiffel Tower ! Eiffel Tower was named after Gustave Eiffel, the builder. Eiffel Tower was meant to be a temporary structure for the World Exhibition in 1889, but somehow it has became a permanent structure. It has invited scorn from some Parisians who think that this steel structure is a sore-eye to the city scene previously ! Who knows ? It has helped Paris to become one of the most visited cities in the world !

CK asked me "What if someone come Paris and did not even see Eiffel Tower" ? I told him that is not very possible unless it's just a plane transit. Anyway, Eiffel Tower is tall and can be seen from various part of Paris. It was pretty hard not to notice it !

We went to Eiffel two times. One time was unintentional but since we have fulfilled other itineraries and will be passing by, we decided to drop by and take night scene of the tower. It was recommended to purchase the tickets up the tower before you depart for your trip. It will save you a lot of time queuing up.


Can u imagine yourself staying in these residential houses and seeing the Eiffel every day and night ? They must be wondering why tourists traveled all the way near their home to stare at awe at this giant structure ! I'm trying to blow up this photo and hang in the living room.

Shivering in the cold just to take some night scene shoots ! We were so cold that CK hurried to the nearest street to grab a cup of hot tea ! It was worth the wait ! When the tower was illuminated with thousands of lightbulbs and flashing lights, it looked like a dressed up lady all ready for a party ! (note: Flashing lights was only activated for 10 to 15 minutes)

If you have time, try walking around the park surrounding Eiffel to take pictures. Somehow, at different places you stand, the Eiffel angle will look different. The second picture was taken at the most tourist's favourite and popular spot. This was taken directly underneath the tower.

Taken from the park underneath Eiffel.

Taken from the park further away from the Eiffel.


Eiffel Tower in action !

Initially, Versailles Palace was not in our itinerary. We did not ever regret visiting this extravagant palace and it's vast garden.

You can refer to the history of Versailles Palace. The extravagant lifestyle of the royal family living in Versailles Palace has started the French Revolution. It was pretty unbelievable that the selfish King has almost crippled France's economy with his greed of a showy lifestyle ! The people during their reign has certainly suffered greatly ! And who knows today the selfish act has created massive revenue as tourists flock to this palace to admire it's beauty ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_of_Versailles#Evolution_of_Versailles

One of the most grandest chapels in Verailles Palace. Cameras and flashlights have never stopped snapping when you are in the palace. Our camera's batteries were almost half depleted by the time we left the palace.

The ceilings of every room were painted with breath-taking images !

The Palace was filled with paintings of the King Louis. Looking through some of the paintings, you cold not help feeling that he admired himself a lot and even put himself above Saints ! (Spotted a particular painting with him standing above some Saints. Unfortunately, that stretch of room where many paintings are cannot take any photos)

Another beautiful room with equally extravagant decorations of gold and red !

The magnificent "Hall of Mirrors" which created some sensations when you first enter the hall.


Even the main gate is coated with gold !

From afar, this is just one small part of the garden !

Latona Fountain. It was a real cold and breezy day when we proceeded to the garden. I was not kidding, I was almost frozen with the strong chilly wind blowing towards the open space and there was no place to hide! The garden was huge that there were even buggy to bring you around if you pay for them. Yes, we did not explore the garden fully ... wonder when can visit Paris again ?

Must visit these places when you go Paris as they were really quite world-class. For Eiffel tower, you can choose to buy tickets based on different levels either by lifts or climb.