The Musée du Louvre is another icon that is even more stunning after dark. The Louvre is housed in the Palais du Louvre, which was built as a fort in the 12th century to store Philippe II’s scrolls, jewels and swords while he lived within spitting distance on the Ile de la Cité. Remnants of […]
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M. Chat
Do you ever see an amusing design, barely pay it any attention, then start seeing it over and over again in a completely different location? For me, the latest incident of that is this cat. I’ve seen this yellow, grinning cat in New York, but this is the first time I’ve noticed it in Paris. […]
City of Light
Paris is called the City of Light, or La Ville-Lumière, because it was the Age of Enlightenment’s intellectual center. But I also enjoy its brilliant sunsets. City of Light, La Ville-Lumière, Paris, France, sunset
Love Locks
Ah, Love Locks. Sigh! How romantic! There is nothing quite as special as affixing a padlock to a bridge, then throwing the key in the churning water below (hopefully you won’t hit an unsuspecting tourist in one of the many bateaux-mouches) to symbolize everlasting love. So, then, I wonder what the combination locks signify… love […]
Eiffel Tower – Evening
I never tire of seeing this icon all lit up. Today was freakishly warm (80+ degrees F!) after weeks of rain, so there was a lot of tourist-filled bateaux-mouches speeding up and down the Seine. Eiffel Tower, Paris, France, evening, night
La Manifestation
When I ascended the St-Michel metro stairs, I could tell something aboveground was off. There were few pedestrians entering the station and no traffic noise. The smell of grilled food wafted through the air and Green Day blared over a loudspeaker. I stepped into the sunlight and was surprised to see the usually busy thoroughfare […]
Twilight Dancers
I loved this couple’s romantic moment in front of the Tuileries. Tuileries, dancing, Paris, France
L’artiste
A very Parisian moment: today at lunch, the besuited man sitting next to me spent at least a few hours (I was there an hour and he was about three-quarters finished when I sat down) sketching the St-Michel fountain while enjoying a charcuterie platter, a glass of red wine and an espresso. He was quite […]
Gargoyles
When you look up in Dijon, you will likely find something looking back at you! gargoyle, Dijon, Burgundy, France
Musée des Beaux-Arts
The Musée des Beaux-Arts is one of France’s oldest museums. Within its ornate galleries, it has impressive collections ranging from Egyptian art to the 20th century. Most notable is the late 18th century European collection and the 15th century Burgundian collection. The centerpiece is the former great hall, now called the Salles des Gardes, where […]
