France day 5-6: Paris

Two days just wandering around on my own and with friends. 360° panoramic view from the roof of Institut du Monde Arabe gave me good understanding of the city layout, the view is really good.

View from rooftop observation deck at Institut du Monde Arabe

France day 4: Loire Valley

Day trip with ☞ France Tourisme (6 hours of driving to/from the Valley and 6 hours of visiting the castles): Paris/Louvre ➜ ☞ Château de Chenonceau ➜ ☞ Château de Cheverny ➜ ☞ Château de Chambord ➜ Paris/Louvre. I wanted to visit Amboise and Leonardo da Vinci, but no other people signed-up and the agency offered alternative tour with Cheverny instead. Overestimated distances in Paris, walked over to the pick-up place way too early and had plenty of time for early morning photos. I had the front seat in the minibus, nice weather and good views.