Swamiji landed in Paris on 8 June '06 to commence the second world tour of the year. This is his first visit to Europe. Upon landing in Paris, he visited some of the important landmarks there and later took a train to Nantes, France to deliver planned discourses and meditation programs there. Nantes is located on the banks of the Loire river, at the confluence of the Erdre and the Sèvre Nantaise in France.
8 Jun, Paris - The Arch of Triumph as seen through the windshield of the vehicle Swamiji is traveling in. Commissioned by Napoleon Bonaparte during the 1800's, this arch stands for some of the major victories won during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods.
8 Jun, Paris - Swami is seen standing against the Eiffel Tower, one of the official wonders of the world.
8 Jun, Paris - Notre Dame of Paris, the famous cathedral built in the 12th century.
8 Jun, Paris - The view of Notre Dame from afar.
8 Jun, Nantes - Swamiji gets off the train at Nantes to a warm welcome from devotees of Nantes.
8 Jun, Nantes - The local organizers of Nantes give a surprise welcome to Swamiji through a performance of Indian classical dance, before commencement of the discourse.
8 Jun, Nantes - Swamiji delivers the discourse to a gathering of over 500 people. The translator who translated the discourse into French can be seen seated next to Swamiji.
8 Jun, Nantes - After the discourse, every participant receives Ananda Darshan (a touch of the Divine Energy) from Swamiji.
9 Jun - The discourse on the second day at Nantes. Swamiji is seen having a word with the English - French translator.
9 Jun - In the following two pictures, the group goes through a meditation at the end of the discourse.
