The day started up crisp and fresh. Christian and I rugged up nice and warm, and we headed off to the 'Luxembourg Palace' to the "Andy Warhol" Exhibition.
It was amazing , such a modern exhibition housed in a Magnificent Palace. Incredible.
His work is eclectic.
Afterwards we wandered around the extremely French and formal Luxembourg Gardens, ( we are so Lucky as the gardens are just a 5 minute walk from our apartment ).
They are so Immaculate, the Lake and the Statues surrounding it.
We then strolled down Boulevard St Germain, where we stopped of at a Trendy Wine Bar called "Bordeaux" to get some Wine. Then on to catch the 95 Bus to "Pere Lachaise", the Famous Cemetary where a lot of Celebrity's have been laid to rest.
Christian wanted to see Jim Morrison's grave, who was a part of one of the most Famous Rock groups ( "The Doors" ) of all Time. His grave is the Fourth most visited Attraction in Paris.
It was a shame as Vandals had desecrated the grave and stolen the Headstone, but it was covered in Flowers and had a Lizard in place of his Headstone ( 'The Lizard King' was his cult name ) testament to his Fans loyalty. He was 27 when he died. Another grave that was covered in Flowers was the "Little Sparrow" Edith Piaf. The main grave I wanted to see, Oscar Wildes, was covered in Red Kisses. So I added one of my own.
The Cemetary is Sombre and serene, set in 108 acres, it is huge, you need a map to trace the graves! Then we finished a perfect day with dinner at "Victor Hugos Restaurant" at 'Place De Vosges' with Jean-Claude, all in all an end to a Delightful Parisian Day.
Bonnuit from Paris Heather xxx
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