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Day 2 of Rick Steves

We got up early and got some breakfast in the breakfast nook; my go-to was always cheese, yogurt, and a hard-boil egg. After, we set off to meet everyone outside the hotel and to do our buddy check before exploring the the world's most significant medieval Gothic churches; Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle.

Church #1: Notre-Dame

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Heading to our next spot

I really loved checking out Notre-Dame, even though we couldn't actually go inside. I had been looking forward to this spot, and I can't wait to see it all finished when I come back one day. Notre-Dame is famous for its rose windows, which are such a cool part of gothic architecture. There are three of these awesome circular stained glass windows, and they're all still sporting their original stained glass from the 13th century!
On our way to the next church, we took a visit to the renowned Shakespeare and Company. This iconic bookstore in Paris has been a beloved meeting spot for writers and readers since the 1920s.
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Church #2:
Sainte-Chapelle

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Sainte-Chapelle is simply breathtaking! It's a beautiful piece of history from the royal palace in the city. Built in the 13th century by Louis IX, who later became Saint Louis, it was made to hold  important relics: the Crown of Thorns and a bit of the True Cross.
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After checking out Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, and grabbing a quick bite, we headed over to the Arc de Triomphe on our own. Once we got the top, we were blown away by the amazing views of the city! This iconic monument honors everyone who fought and died for France during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all the victories and generals carved into the walls. And right underneath it is Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. 

Dinner

Tonight, Brandi took us to get soufflé at Récamier Sté le  for the first time. The texture threw me off, but not too bad. We also got cheese ravioli in a white butter sauce with vegetables, which was a taste of pure heaven.
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