Saturday, September 3, 2011

Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine


This stunning museum just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower prompted a day trip to Chartres to see the architecture and amazing buildings first hand.

The replicas are beautifully executed and give the appearance of the originals.

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20 comments:

  1. Pierre BOYERSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Merci pour ce post qui me rappelle que cela fait longtemps que je souhaite visiter ce lieu...
    Bonne journée,

    Pierre
    http://pierre-boyer.blogspot.com/

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  2. diveSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Beautiful yet strangely odd under such an industrial roof.

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  3. PetSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    The Chartres one looks like older, doesn't it? :-)

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  4. this is BelgiumSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    glad you got to go to Chartres! belle photo

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  5. VirginiaSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    I love this museum. I don't think a lot of visitors know about it!
    V

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  6. BirdmanSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    This looks like a trip well worth the investment of time.

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  7. Sylvia KSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Oh, yes! It does look like a great trip! So glad you got to go! Love your capture, as always, Genie! Hope you have a great weekend, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  8. AlexaSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I like the juxtaposition of these architecture elements in this modern building. Haven't managed to get to this museum. Next time for sure—and thanks for the preview!

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  9. biebkriebelsSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful photo. I remember the museum an eye-opener to see all the architecture so close.

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Genie,

    I would love to visit this museum. If this photo is any indication of what you might find inside, I would really enjoy it.

    I love those windows with metal frames that I'm seeing in decorating magazines and in blogs. This picture the one beneath it in your last post reminds me of them. They have an industrial feel and look nice with the Belgium and French look.

    I hope you are staying dry and that tropical storm Lee doesn't flood where you are?

    Have a great Labor Day Weekend.

    Kris

    Kris

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  11. Rob-bearSeptember 3, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    An ancient/modern architectural mix. Quite fascinating.

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  12. StarmanSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Tried to get in a couple of times, but it was closed each time.

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  13. MSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Ooooh, I love this view! That was such an intersting museum ... loved the detailed reproductions ... the full-sized as well as the miniatures. And, just for Virginia ... all that rouge!!!

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  14. Fábio MartinsSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    This is old art! I liked

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  15. Paris PaulSeptember 3, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Great angle and i loved the mix of styles!

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  16. AndrewSeptember 3, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    Wow! Those do look amazing for replicas.

    I guess this goes to what I said in my most recent posts that us photographers love photographing anything that involves architecture.

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  17. RandySeptember 3, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    What a treat for the eyes.

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  18. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    The architectural heritage of France is well represented in realistic expressions. Also, there is a fabulous view from the premier etage (2nd floor) of the Eiffel Tower.

    Kris, we are in the midst of a slow moving tropical storm (Lee) which is dumping many inches of rain. I have been watching the angry gulf waters as we get bands from the rotating storm.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  19. JackSeptember 3, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I am not familiar with this museum. A museum whose collection is of reproductions?

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  20. HarrietSeptember 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    This museum is on my list for my 'next' visit to Paris. Glad you went to Chartres -- well worth the visit.

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Merci for your comments!