Couldn't make up mind as whether to go to Orleans as very tired from the day before. Decided to go at the last minute anyway. Had to line up forever to buy a simple train ticket as our North America credit cards still do not have security chips (puce) in them.
Well what to say about Orleans. You can see everything in 2 hours and unfortunately the first thought that enters your mind, this is not as great as Paris!!!!! Why didn't I stay in Paris for the day? Well the answer is to see some of the history of Jeanne d'Arc; I've been to Reims (coronation of the Dauphin) and Rouen (her trial and execution). One day I'll be off to Domremy (her childhood home is still there).
Well off to Bruxelles tomorrow for another historical character, a bit more recent, but just as celebrated, Tintin. Of course the thing about Bruxelles is, that it is not Paris!!!
More photos at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tintinetmilou/
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