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A Walk Along the Seine in Paris, August 2019

·Ville-d'Avray, Île-de-France, France·#travel#summer#family trip#france#paris#seine-river
An ancient obelisk with hieroglyphs and a golden cap stands in a public square filled with people under a cloudy sky.

We spent a couple of days just outside Paris in mid-August 2019 and took the chance to do some sightseeing in the city. The weather was a mix of sun and heavy clouds, but it was warm enough. We started out in a wide-open square with an obelisk and an ornate fountain, which was crowded with people and tour buses.

From there, we walked toward the Seine. The river was busy with tour boats cruising up and down. You could see the Eiffel Tower almost immediately, standing out against the cloudy sky. It's one of those views that's exactly what you expect, but it's still impressive to see in person.

We spent a good amount of time on one of the bridges, taking in the view and getting the requisite family photos. We were all there, posing with the river and the tower in the background. The sun came out for a bit, making the water sparkle. It was a perfect spot for a few selfies and group shots.

The architecture along the river is incredible. Looking the other way from the Eiffel Tower, you could see the Grand Palais with its glass roof and the French flag flying. It was a classic Paris afternoon, just walking, looking, and taking it all in.

A large, ornate fountain sprays water under a cloudy sky, with people observing and a columned building in the background.The Eiffel Tower overlooks the Seine River with bridges, boats, and golden statues under a cloudy sky.Eiffel Tower, Seine River with a boat, tree-lined banks, a bridge with statues, and cloudy sky.A smiling person in sunglasses stands by a river with a boat and the Eiffel Tower in the distance.Two adults and two children stand on a bridge, with the Eiffel Tower and a river in the background.Four people on a bridge overlook a river with boats, the Eiffel Tower and another bridge visible.A wide river flows past ornate bridge pillars and a domed building with a French flag, all under a cloudy sky.Four people pose for a selfie on a river with the Pont Alexandre III and Grand Palais in the background.

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