La Grande Roue

One of the most beautiful views I have seen since being in Paris was from the top the Ferris Wheel at Place de la Concorde.  In addition to being breath-takingly beautiful, it was very orienting to see all of the major monuments in Paris from one place.


The Ferris Wheel is 197 feet tall and is located on the northern edge of Jardin de Tuileries and rue de Rivoli. La Grande Roue (Ferris Wheel) was erected in the Place de la Concorde for it's centennial anniversary from the original ferris wheel at the Universal Exhibition of Paris in 1900.  The beautiful sight from la Grande Roue is something I will never forget.
 

Like la Tour Eiffel, the ferris wheel's erection has not been without controversy. Originally, it was only meant to stand for one year. After months of debate the ferris wheel was taken down and sent all around the world: Birmingham and Manchester England, Amsterdam, Bangkok, but has now returned to Paris for the time being.

"I see nothing in space as promising as the view from a ferris wheel."

--E.B. White

Still no computer, but Apple promised just 2 more days and it will be back in my hands again.  

Bon weekend tout le monde!!

Bisous bisous,

Mary