Saturday, March 26, 2011

Fountains of Pol Bury -- dommage


Holly, Peter, and I found this sad-looking display in December with the plastic cover, orange tape, and an empty fountain. I am hopeful that the Fountains of Pol Bury in Gallery d'Orleans at Palais Royal have been repaired/refurbished.

The renovations in Paris do seem to take forever, but I would like to see them in a few weeks. Perhaps someone there can let me know.



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20 comments:

  1. martinealisonMarch 26, 2011 at 3:05 AM

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  2. martinealisonMarch 26, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    C'est une belle fontaine... mais je serais incapable de répondre à votre question... mais pas parce que je perds la boule!
    Gros bisous

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  3. Rosaria WilliamsMarch 26, 2011 at 4:09 AM

    Perhaps the reason these repairs take so long is because parts and fittings have to be recreated, since one cannot just order them from a factory. It will all be worth while at the end/

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  4. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    A Paris, les travaux succèdent aux travaux... Mais, en général, tout est prêt pour l'été, la saison des touristes.
    Et puis, Genie... l'espoir fait vivre! :-)
    Bon week-end!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    My hubby took a photo of these on his first trip to Paris...I love it and I somehow missed them, I won't be this time as my little ipad app will show me where to go! x

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  6. genieMarch 26, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    What a terrible disappointment for you. When it is up and running again, please be sure to post the picture. I just found Dianne’s "All Things French" blog and am so happy. The three of us are certainly spread out from our beloved Paris. Hugs....The Other Genie

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  7. BirdmanMarch 26, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Thanks for the 'double' look here. Hope a rebirth is coming soon for this fountain.

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  8. MalyssMarch 26, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I don't know. There are often juridical problems with pieces of art; And what you show is not only a foutain..

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  9. VirginiaMarch 26, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    I'm sorry they were under wraps in December as they are quite something capped with snow!
    V

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  10. HalcyonMarch 26, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    At least they are working to preserve the beautiful things and not letting everything go to pot. But I'm sure it was a disappointment.
    Next time! :)

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  11. Jacqueline HowettMarch 26, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Very imprssive- I can just imagine the sun light reflecting on them, and wonder how they look at night!

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  12. Shelley SmartMarch 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    What a beautiful fountain! I hope it is "back" soon!

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  13. JillyMarch 26, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    So glad you showed the fountain when it is working. What a great fountain and piece of art. Hopefully it's simply being restored or cleaned and will be back with you soon.

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  14. LoreeMarch 26, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    The fountain looks lovely. Hope it will be back in working order soon.

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  15. StarmanMarch 26, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    "renovations in Paris do seem to take forever" So, so true!

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  16. Cezar and LéiaMarch 26, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    If they make it look even better with the renovation it will be the most beautiful fountain in the world!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  17. MMarch 26, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I am hoping they will be functioning in April -- they are fascinating to watch,

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  18. JackMarch 27, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Here's hoping, Genie. Enjoy your trip!!!

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  19. cath carboneMarch 30, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    Tu peux aller à l'office du tourisme qui demandera directement à la Mairie de Paris, certainement !

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  20. RandyMarch 31, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I love that fountain!

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Merci for your comments!