Welcome to Paris at Christmastime! We have all the necessary accoutrement

A cold winter night on the Seine

The next day, Rey-Rey joined the Paris party!

We explored the gorgeous Christmas markets of Paris and drank lots of gluhwein.

The Pantheon at night

Mmmm duck at Caveau du Palais, prepare to please me

The next day, we took an epic 4-mile walk through Paris, starting at Rue Mouffetard. We strolled by the Seine, and saw Notre Dame for the first time without its spire,

We continued to the Louvre, which was nearly empty thanks to the massive France transport strike.

Damn Santa hat fuzzball

We continued down Rue de Rivoli to the elegance of Place Vendome.