Musée du Louvre

Musée du Louvre

Although the installation of I M Pei's glass and metal

pyramids at the Louvre must have been met with the ire

of many, the attraction to this large icon of Paris has withstood

the test of nearly three decades.

It is a kinetic sculpture of sorts with

an ever-changing view depending on the time of day,

the weather, and the season.

Cour Napoleon

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

Musée Rodin

Musée Rodin

Hôtel Biron is a jewel of Parisian rocaille architecture, 

with its expansive park.

From the Musée Rodin website:

First opened to the public on 4 August 1919, 

the Musée Rodin was housed in a mansion, 

formerly called the Hôtel Peyrenc de Moras. 

Now known as the Hôtel Biron, it was built on Rue de Varenne 

between 1727 and 1732. Nearly 300 works from Rodin’s collection 

are on view in this mansion.

Do you know how long you have to stand here to capture 

a photo with absolutely no one but M. Rodin in view?

Musée Rodin

79, rue de Varenne

75007, Paris

Galerie de paléontologie et d'anatomie comparée

Paleontology Museum

I have seen the photographs and peered through the impressive 

windows, but sadly I have never been inside to see the skeletons

It is on my list to accomplish this year

Galerie de paléontologie et d'anatomie comparée

Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle

Jardin des Plantes

75005, Paris

Métro Gare d'Austerlitz

Fondation Louis-Vuitton

Fondation Louis-Vuitton

What genius to have designed this intriguing structure at

the edge of Bois de Boulogne.  One has a feeling of 

riding an enormous ship high above the Bois de Boulogne 

with a view of the Paris skyline in the distance.

Fondation Louis-Vuitton

8, avenue Mahatma Ghandi

Bois de Boulogne 75116, Paris

Métro Sablons

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Although we went to see the Robert Doisneau exhibit of photographs

taken at the museum, this parade of animals was magnificent.

I wondered how I could have been to Paris so many times 

and yet failed to visit this museum

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Jardin des Plantes

75005, Paris

Fondation Louis-Vuitton - un reflet

Louis Vuitton Foundation

Catching our reflections in 

the massive mirrors....

bon weekend

Fondation Louis-Vuitton

8, avenue Mahatma Ghandi

Bois de Boulogne 75116, Paris

Métro Sablons

I am joining other bloggers in

James' Weekend Reflections here.

Fondation Louis-Vuitton II

Louis Vuitton Foundation

(Frank Gehry, architect)

As I posted yesterday, the museum appears as a ship,

white and translucent with billowing sails.

Here at the very base of the "hull" 

you can see the body of water in which it sits.

Today I am joining James' Weekend Reflections

seen here.

Fondation Louis-Vuitton

8, avenue Mahatma Ghandi

Bois de Boulogne

75116, Paris

Métro Sablons

Fondation Louis-Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Foundation

This creative structure designed by Frank Gehry, 

is an architectural wonder.  To say that it was

a challenge to build/assemble is a gross understatement.

The exterior resembles a ship with billowing sails, 

an image reinforced by the movement

of moving water.

Fondation Louis-Vuitton
8, avenue du Mahatma Ghandi

Bois de Boulogne (north end)
75116, Paris

Métro Les Sablons

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

The four levels of the galery hall and the glass ceiling 

were "painted" in the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge of the French flag.

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution

Jardin des Plantes

75005, Paris

Exposition - Hôtel de Ville

Hôtel de Ville

The exhibitions at Hôtel de Ville are without charge.

This was a wonderful exhibit of Jean-Jacques Sempé in 2012, 

France's most celebrated cartoonist.

The lines are not usually long unless you are there 

during the first few days of an opening.

(Photographs were allowed)

Hôtel de Ville

salle Saint-Jean

5, rue de Lobau

75004, Paris

Musée du Louvre

Musée du Louvre

The inner chambers of the

Louvre museum.

Take a peek

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

Le Théâtre du Merveilleux - CDP THEME DAY (Curiosities)

Le Théâtre du Merveilleux

In the heart of the Bercy neighborhood,

wine warehouses built by Gustave Eiffel's apprentice 

host thousands of objects, among them ancient artifacts, 

fairground, theater and music hall items and

 "curiosities"

Today I join City Daily Photo bloggers from around the world

for Theme Day.  Click here to see other interpretations of CURIOSITIES

Le Théâtre du Merveilleux - Musée des Arts Forains

Pavillons de Bercy

75012, Paris 

 

Petit Palais - l'escalier

Petit Palais was built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition 

and became a museum in 1902.  

 

The architect Charles Girault 

is also credited for the wrought iron design 

gracing this circular staircase 

and the magnificent

 entrance gates.

 

 

 

Petit Palais 

Avenue Winston Churchill

75008, Paris

 

Bicentenaire de la Bataille de Waterloo

Musée le l'Armée

The Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815, 

stopped the advance of Napoleon 

and sent him into exile for a second and final time.

 

In the one day of fighting there were around 55,000 

either killed, wounded, or missing in action.

 However, the battle ushered in more than 50 years of peace.

Musée de l'Armée

129, rue de Grenelle

75007, Paris

Un bol, un serpent, et un main

A bowl, a snake and a hand...

a beautifully detailed sculpture 

in the depths of Petit Palais

Petit Palais

ave Winston Churchill

75008, Paris

Petit Musée de la Table de la Tour d'Argent

Little Museum of the Table

...of the Table?  

Why, a most famous table, that of La Tour d'Argent.  

The little museum has a display of cutlery, original menus,

 and memorabilia from times gone by.

Probably the most impressive display, is that of a table,
which is laid out exactly as it would have been for a royal assembly
and pretigious event that took place in Paris in 1867.

Before you write down the address and put it on your to-do list
please note that it is only available in the reception area of the restaurant,
for which you have made dinner reservations.  Tant pis pour moi.

Petit Musée de la Table de la Tour d'Argent

15, quai de la Tournelle

75005, Paris

 

La cour de Petit Palais

The courtyard of Petit Palais

The trapezoid shape of Petit Palais forms an open area 

at the center of the building. 

The enclosed area creates a semicircular, peristyle courtyard.  

The elegant courtyard is considered Beaux Arts style 

for the  “symmetrical composition” and “rich decoration in high relief.”

Coupled columns made of pink Vosges granite 

and gilt-bronze garlands encircle the courtyard.

Petit Palais, City of Paris Fine Art Museum

avenue Winston Churchill

75008, Paris
 

Thé avec un serpent?

Petit Palais

In the main gallery of Petit Palais is this unusual teapot by Léon Kann (1859-1925).

An open-mouthed serpent bursts from a metal gourd 

and is ready to strike!

Now, would you care for lemon or milk 

with that tea?

Petit Palais

avenue Winston Churchill

75008, Paris

Encore un peu de patience!

Cafes and sandwich shops in the US 

may provide a placard for your table

after you place your order.

When it is ready, a server will deliver it to your table.

At Le Jardin du Petit Palais Café, 

the placard appears quite charming in French.

I can only imagine how the French tsk-tsk

the crazy photographers.

Le Jardin du Petit Palais Café

Petit Palais

Avenue Winston Churchill

75008, Paris

Petit Palais - Grand Palais

Petit Palais

Eclectic

From the courtyard of the Petit Palais,

you can catch a glimpse of the Grand Palais 

and the ornate gold ironwork at the 'Petit's' entrance.

The reflections are of the beautiful and quiet garden courtyard, 

a quiet oasis in the busy city of Paris.

Petit Palais

Avenue Winston Churchill

75008, Paris