Paris - Part 2

The Louvre - Tuileries Garden 

We arrived at the Louvre nearly two hours before our ticketed entrance time. The Metro takes you to a station connected to a Louvre entrance.  We used the additional time to browse the shops and take a convenience break. There was a 1.50 euro fee, to use the toilette.

Though the morning had been a bit chilly, when we emerged from the museum, the sun was shining and we were greeted by a beautiful day. 

We found ourselves at the Place du Carrousel. The Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, stood beside us and hundreds of people milled about. More info: 
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arc_de_Triomphe_du_Carrousel

The sculptures atop the arc
"Quadrige of Peace"

  
            

A short walk took us to the Tuileries Garden.  More info about the garden is here:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuileries_Garden

Here are some of the lovely garden sights:

 

 

Nymphe

Cain
After killing his brother 

Cincinnatus 
w/a
perched bird on his head

 

A replica of the Louis XIV statue
at Versailles 

Of course, I can't forget the Pyramid:

Next stop, inside The Louvre.