Everhart Covered Bridge at Fort Hunter

My Paris Trip was "'S Marvelous." Location: Everhart Covered Bridge at Fort Hunter. Wearing: J. Crew Barn Jacket, Teri Jon Black Gown, Mui Mui metallic pumps with Chanel quilted satin mini.

While relaxing this holiday weekend, I happened upon Funny Face, the 1957 musical movie starring ’60s icon Audrey Hepburn. This old romantic flick provided the perfect word to describe my Paris trip: “marvelous.”

Everhart Covered Bridge Photo

 “S’ Marvelous” is a song composed by George Gershwin, and the lyrics are by Ira Gershwin. Adele Astaire (Fred’s older sister) and Allen Kearns introduced the song in the Broadway musical Funny Face in 1927.

My Paris Trip Was "S Marvelous"
Premier Limousine driver for the trip to the Philadelphia International Airport.

Now, remember why my Paris trip was “S Marvelous.” First, the hubs hired a driver to take us to and from the Philadelphia International Airport—a perfect way to start the nearly 8,000-mile round-trip journey. We had a 6:30 p.m. flight.

My Paris Trip was "S Marvelous." Ama Waterways Embarkation on Seine River Cruise, in view of the four Staute of Liberty's in Paris with the iconic EIffel Tower illuminated.
Ama Waterways embarked on a Seine River Cruise, one of the two replica Statues of Liberty in Paris, and the iconic Eiffel Tower was illuminated.

Fast-forward to landing at the Charles De Gaulle Airport. A driver awaited our arrival to whisk the Lawsons and the Hargroves to the Ama Waterways Alma Legro River Cruise Ship in Paris.

After the 7-hour flight and time change, we arrived in Paris late in the morning. I couldn’t help but remember those memories I cemented during my 2011 Paris trip. There was plenty of time to relax or take in the sights before the ship embarked on the Seine River at 10:45 p.m.

We received a warm welcome from Ama Waterways Cruise Director Reka Piros, who was busy with guests leaving and new lodgers arriving at the Ama Legro Cruise Ship’s last voyage on the Seine River.

Day 1:  Paris

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Sights along the Seine River, The Castle of La Roche-Guyon, built at the top of the cliff in order to watch over the Seine River.
I saw Sights along the Seine River, including The Castle of La Roche-Guyon, built at the top of the cliff to watch over the Seine River.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Collegiate Church Notre-Dame, Vernon, France is considered one of the most beautiful examples of medieval architecture in France.
Location: Collegiate Church Notre-Dame, Vernon, France, is considered one of the most beautiful examples of medieval architecture in France.

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: At the Collegiate Church Notre Dame, Vernon, France, a one of the most beautiful examples of medieval architecture in France.

Day 2
Vernon (Morning): Saturday was the coldest day on the banks of the Seine River in Vernon. We walked around the Farmer’s Markets and observed the ancient architecture of the Collegiate Church Notre Dame.

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Chateau de Bizy, Normandy.
Chateau de Bizy, Vernon, France.

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Château de Bizy, Vernon, France

Château de Bizy, Vernon, France. Both Bizy photos are of 32-horse 18th-century stables inspired by the grandeur of Versailles. This royal château was built by France’s last king and the Albufera family, descendants of the Emperor’s brothers, who still live here today.

Day 2
Chateau de BizyTour, Vernon, France (Afternoon): included apple cider and Normandy cheese tastings and a tour of Chateau.

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous."
Fécamp Benedictine Abbey.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Fecamp, Benedictine Abbey. Wearing: Talbot's 2012 Leopard-print Velevt print 3/4 jacket, Random knit skirt, J. Crew Wool Sweater with Frye Company Shooite.
Location: Fécamp, Benedictine Abbey, where monks made an herbal liqueur called Bénédictine.

Day 3
Caudebec-en-Caux:

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous. Location: Omaha Beach, LIberation Monument. Wearing: Free People
Location: Omaha Beach, Liberation Monument.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Longues sur Mer Gun Battery (German Bunker)located about 6-miles east of Omaha Beach. Wearing: Free People Not Your Brother's Jacket, J. Crew Minnie Pant, DSW J. Brand Bootie with grey wool scarf and Prada Mirror Blue Aviators.
Longues sur Mer Gun Battery (German Bunker) is about 6 miles east of Omaha Beach, Normandy, France.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Colleville-sur-Mer, France
Colleville-sur-Mer, France

Day 4:
Caudebec-en-Caux – Normandy Beaches Trip↑

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Rouen, France. Wearing: J. Crew navy cape, Target Style striped crew sweater, J. Crew Rayner Jean, Converse Dainty Pink Chucks and my Louie Speedy.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Rouen Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral in Rouen, NOrmandy, France.

Rouen Cathedral is a Roman Catholic Gothic cathedral in Rouen, Normandy, France.

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." The Great-Clock (Gros-Horloge) is a fourteenth-century astronomical clock in Rouen, Normandy, France.
The Great Clock (Gros-Horloge) is a fourteenth-century astronomical clock in Rouen, Normandy, France.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Square Verdrel, Rouen, France.
(Old Market Square) Square Verdrel, Rouen, France.  The building with the flags is where Julia Child discovered her love of French cuisine.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Palace of Justice, Rouen, France.
Palace of Justice, Rouen, France.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Palais de Justice de Rouen proudly shoiwng it's battle scars from World War II bombings.
Palais de Justice de Rouen proudly displays its battle scars from World War II bombings.

Day 5:
Rouen, France

My Paris Trip "'S Marvelous." Location: Les Andelys. Wearing Target Who What Wear green tunic vest, J. Crew Wool Crew Sweater, my staple J. Crew Black Minnie Pant, J. Crew Oversized Wool Plaid Scarf, Frye Company Black Shootie with Prada sunnies.
Location: Les Andelys.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Château Gaillard is a ruined medieval castle.
Château Gaillard is a ruined medieval castle.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Les Andelys, area near docked Ama Waterways Alma Legro River Cruise Ship.
Les Andelys is near the docked Ama Waterways Alma Legro River Cruise Ship. On the hill, you can see Chateau Gaillard Castle.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Ama Waterways River Cruise Ship docked in Les Andelys.
Ama Waterways River Cruise Ship docked in Les Andelys.

Day 6:
 Les Andelys

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Galerie Véro-Dodat, Louboutin flagship store is located in this historic shopping gallery.
Galerie Véro-Dodat, a covered passage that houses Louboutin’s flagship store, is in this historic shopping gallery.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Galerie Vivienne is one of the Covered Passages of Paris.
Galerie Vivienne is one of the Covered Passages of Paris.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Galerie Vivienne, a Covered Passage in historic Paris.
Galerie Vivienne, a Covered Passage in historic Paris.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." #FromWhereIstand Galerie Vivienne, a covered passage in Paris.
#FromWhereIstand Galerie Vivienne, a covered passage in Paris.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: The Louvre. Wearing: Talbot's Reversible Long Coat Vest, J. Crew Oversized Wool Scarf, J. Crew MInnie Pant, J. Crew Factory Grey Crew Sweater, Converse Dainty Pink Chucks with Prada Aviators.
Location: The Louvre Pyramid
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Cafe Palace Royal lunch near the Louvre. The Lawson's and the Hargrove's.
Cafe Palace Royal Lunch near the Louvre, the Lawsons, and the Hargroves.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Jewels at the Louvre
Jewels at the Louvre
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." This Paris trip to the Louvre, I was able to clear view of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa.
During this Paris trip to the Louvre, I was able to have a clear view of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.

Day 7:  Paris:
Walking Tour included Covered Passages↑

The walking tour included the Le Marais, one of Paris’ oldest and most visually stunning quarters, and we visited the Louvre.

Day 8:  Paris:
Bus Tour of Paris of the City:

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Louis Vuitton on the Champs Élysées in Paris, France. with BFF, Cynthia. Wearing: Vintage Talbot's leopard print velvet coat and my LV speedy.
Location: Louis Vuitton on the Champs Élysées in Paris, France. W th BFF Cynthia. We purchased LV Ballet Slippers.

Day 9:  
Post Cruise – Paris:

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Galene Commerciale Gaite Montparnasse, Paris, France. Wearing: Metrostyle Leopard Sweater with wide-leg crop black pleated pants, Cole Haan Black Suede Over-The Knee Boots.
Location: Galerie Commerciale Gaite Montparnasse, Paris, France.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Trocadero area of Eiffel Tower, Paris, France. Wearing: Kokun Wool Fringed Poncho, Cole Haan Over-the-Knee Suede Boots with Prada sunnies.
Location: Trocadero area of Eiffel Tower, Paris, France.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Location: Trocadero area near Eiffel Tower. Wearing last year's Banan Republic wool oversized dress, Cole Haan suede black over-the-knee boots with black and white pearls.
Location: Trocadero area near the Eiffel Tower.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." The Sacré Coeur in Montmartre.
The Sacré Coeur in Montmartre.

Day 10:
Post Cruise – Montmartre, Paris Illuminations↑:

My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Ama Waterways Alma Legro River Cruise Ship.
Ama Waterways Alma Legro River Cruise Ship.
My Paris Trip, "'S Marvelous." Ama Waterways bus that took us on our many tours when not gliding along the Seine River.
Ama Waterways bus that took us on our many tours when not gliding along the Seine River.

Below are ten more reasons my Paris trip, “‘S Marvelous’  
1. We received multiple discounts for booking early through AAA.
2.    had access to an AAA travel agent to answer all concerns and questions.
3.   Ama Waterways Alma Legro Cruise Director Reka Piros and attentive staff
4. Certified Tour Guides accompanied us on tours every day.
5.   85 people were aboard the Seine River Cruise.
6. There was attention to detail every step of the cruise and post-cruise.
7.   Quiet Vox Listening devices are provided for all guided tours.
8. Daily Warm towel provisions by staff after sightseeing tours
9. The food was excellent, especially at dinner, lunch, and breakfast.
10.   Security and emergency measures covered

I hope you enjoyed my journey to Paris on the Seine River. The Lawsons and the Hargroves are already planning another Ama Waterways Cruise. If you traveled the world with Ama Waterways, I’d love to hear about your experiences.

Have a fabulous and stylish week!

Siggy