On our last evening in France, the sun sets on the glorious Basilique du Sacre Coeur.

PARIS PART 2

Light, city, action

Dinner at the elegant Bofinger's includes two French traditions: wine and pate.

Views of Versailles: Top, Mom photographs David behind the palace. Above, Louis XIV took pride in his grand gardens and his sumptuous chapel. Left, Dad marvels at the perfectly hedged trees on the way to the Petite Trianon, shown below.

The Queen's Hamlet, designed by Marie Antoinette as a royal getaway, in her time probably didn't include a motor scooter in the driveway.

We're glad we brought our umbrellas to the top of the Arch de Triomphe, where it's fun to watch the crazy traffic below.

At the Musee d'Orsay, we're caught with our mouths full just as the museum opens. The masterpieces include works by Manet and Van Gogh.

Donald checks out the Paris movie scene, then tries a self-portrait at the sumptuous Paris Opera.

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