Poppy's Paris Adventure

 Poppy and her French grandmother are visiting Jardin des Plantes for the Letter J Page of Poppy's Paris Alphabet Book.

Jardin des Plantes is the main botanical garden in Paris and includes a small botanical school where Elosie DuPont taught several classes before she moved to the States.

 Poppy is very excited about her choice for the Letter K Page!  She chose Kilometer Zero which is a place in the center of Paris from which distances to other points of interest in Paris are measured.

Kilometer Zero is located on the square facing the main entrance of Notre Dame.

 Poppy's French grandfather was her personal guide for her Letter L Page choice, which of course is dedicated to the Louvre Museum.  The Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world and was established in 1792.

Poppy spent the entire day visiting this amazing museum and didn't even see half of the treasures!

Observing the Mona Lisa in "person" was a great thrill for Poppy.

 Montmartre was Poppy's choice for the Letter M Page.  Montmartre is actually a hill in Paris and home to the Basilica of Sacre Coeur as well as many shops and galleries.

Years ago, artists such as Picasso, Monet, and Van Gogh had studios in Montmartre's neighborhoods.

 The Dome is just beautiful!

 Poppy hopes someday her art will be good enough to find its way to a gallery in Montmartre.

After all that walking up and down the hill, Poppy thinks this cafe looks very inviting! 

 Notre Dame was Poppy's only choice for the Letter N Page.

Notre Dame "Our Lady" is an historical Catholic Church which has a rich history beginning back in the year 1200.

 The gargoyles fascinated Poppy.  The Latin word for gargoyle is drain, which is what the gargoyles are...The rain from the roof drains out of the gargoyle's mouths.

It was thought the gargoyles also frightened away evil spirits.

So interesting!

Poppy and her mother spent some special, sacred time together inside Notre Dame.

Poppy gave thanks for this unbelievable Paris Adventure...