These gems are worth seeing....
The glories of the outdoor flower and nursery market on Isle de la Cité joy to walk through in the rain...
Do not miss this on the corner of Boulevard du Palais and Quai de la Corse
Saturday, May 18, 2013
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THIS WAS BEYOND DESCRIPTION...
Lots of recommendations to see Sainte-Chapelle which certainly is the gem of gems in High Gothic architecture and the seat of royal power from the 10th to the 14 th centuries. I can only hope that these photos give you a sense of these two extraordinary sanctuaries! Yes, another 50 steps to the Upper Chapel and winding stone at that!
Lower sanctuary.
Upper...
THESE STAIRS DID NOT APPEAL.....
Either did the area....did however get to Tissus Reine (fabric store and then some!) and found the fabric to inspire my bedroom ...heaven! Being in this store on at Saturday is not for the feint of heart...
Easy to see why Woody Loved this area! But the endlessssss stairs ....like doing the Grouse Grind every day.
No ...not one chubby person in sight outside the tourist area which was less than appealing. Tried to find the energy to go to the cemetery but could not. next time...as there are some lovely pockets here.
Rains now until I leave....Spring this is not!
ISLAMIC ART WING AT THE LOUVRE
Had to be really selective as massive The Louvre is....but wanted to see the Islamic Art and the new architecture as shown here....NOT disappointed.
WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES....
These will be just some of the images I will remember of this perfect city and country....
WHAT WILL I REMEMBER ABOUT PARIS?
Everything...you think I have not been watched over by angels? The day I was caught in the demonstration with guns a'blazing...I headed for the Metro Station and for the first time got confused.
Two attractive women stopped to answer my question and offered to guide me when in the station as it was two lines only. WHAT were the odds as I talked with Agnès that she was behind the genius of the audio guide at the Louvre Lens as previously posted. She and I happily shared the innovative success and I could only offer her my congratulations!! Did you know The Louvre opens in Adu Dhabi in 2015....
Agnès had been to Vancouver .....hope she comes again the VAG could use her ...but why leave The Louvre!! Merci Agnès!
Friday, May 17, 2013
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