Kris and Jo go to Paris

The Poor Man's Loire

Just on the outskirts of eastern Paris, at the end of the metro line 1, there is a castle--le Chateau de Vincennes. It’s right there, nestled among traffic lights, grocery stores, and cafes--a walled fortress of sorts, complete with drawbridge, mote and cathedral. AND, just outside the far end of the castle grounds is a huge "forest", the Blois de Vincennes--a great place for a picnic.

Now the Chateau de Vincennes is certainly not the most elegant castle in France; not even close.

What's that you say?  "But that castle is BEAUTIFUL!"  ?

Yes, it is.  But that castle is Chenonceau (in the Loire). It  is actually, arguably, the most elegant castle in France.  If you want to see  a picture of Chateau de Vincennes, you'll have to read below the fold. 

Come on, you know you want to...

Bouche de Metro

This an entrances or "bouche",  for the Palais Royal/Musee de Louvre metro stop.  I imagine that it's one of the newest entrances in the city. It's kinda cool, I guess.  But I look at it and all I see is bird cages and chicken feet. The sculpture certainly stands in contrast with the elegant lines of the original art nouveau portals. Maybe I will go to the Porte Dauphine tomorrow and take a  picture of one of two such remaining "mouths".

Speaking of mouths, I wish that guy's butt was not taking up a third of the picture.