Day 17 - Sun 26 Sept - Paris

Enjoyed a sleep-in today as checkout was not until 12 noon from our Pullman Hotel at La Defense.  It was a very modern hotel and we were able to take advantage of their fantastic internet facilities.  We took a taxi to our next hotel - Hotel Molier which is situated right near The Louvre and within handy walking distance to many major attractions.  We didn't have a clue where the taxi driver was taking us and hoped that he was not chosing the scenic route - into the country and then back into the city.  It was another white knuckle ride, close misses to pedestrians and any vehicle that got in his way.  I did feel like crossing myself when we arrived safely at the hotel and did a silent prayer to god for thanks.  We followed a small walking tour of the local area once we had settled in.  The walk included the Palais Royal courtyard and an elegant covered passage lined with many shops and chambers called "Galarie Vivienne".  For dinner at "Chez Clement Opera" (a lovely brassiere) we had a very nice french style dinner (Sandra - spinach ravioli and Stuart - rack of lamb cutlets).