The Mona Lisa, perhaps the most famous painting in the world is certainly one of the most recognizable pieces of art in the world. Leonardo da Vinci painted this portrait sometime between 1503 and 1506 and it’s been on display in the Louvre since 1797. The painting was stolen in 1911 but after two yearsContinue reading “The Louvre Museum – The Paintings”
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The Louvre Museum – The Gallery and Apartments of Napoleon
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The Louvre Museum – Get a Room!
The Louvre Museum in Paris France is one of the largest museums in the world. It could take days to see everything and you would need to walk for miles to do it. Understandably you will become fatigued. Fortunately the museum has stationed seating throughout to allow you time to reflect on the art andContinue reading “The Louvre Museum – Get a Room!”
Taking Coins From The Fountain – The Louvre Museum, Paris
Ever wonder what happens to all those coins people toss into the fountains? While visiting the Louvre Museum in Paris I finally got the answer. The fellow wading around in the fountain wasn’t just there to cool off. I watched him for a few minutes as he gathered coins and put them in his pocketsContinue reading “Taking Coins From The Fountain – The Louvre Museum, Paris”
The Louvre Museum, Paris – Statues
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Pickpocket Warnings at the Louvre
While waiting in line to get into the Louvre Museum in Paris you are greeted with these signs warning you to beware of pickpockets. Although I have never had an issue with pickpockets I have friends who have. Nothing puts a damper on the excitement of going into the Louvre like these signs and whatContinue reading “Pickpocket Warnings at the Louvre”
The Louvre Museum – Paris
The Musee Du Louvre in central Paris is one of the world’s largest museums. Opening in 1793, the Louvre was originally a fortress built in the 12th century. Later it became the palace for French royalty. The exterior of the museum is ornate. Early French royalty spared no expense in decorating the palace. During theContinue reading “The Louvre Museum – Paris”
The Batobus – Paris
While in Paris taking the Batobus is a must. For 18 euro you can ride this hop-on, hop-off water bus for two days. The Batobus cruises up and down the river Seine with 8 different stops. The river cruise is so relaxing. It’s a great way to see Paris from the water. Riding the BatobusContinue reading “The Batobus – Paris”
Dinner in Paris – Terroir Parisien
Dinner at Terroir Parisien was wonderful! Absolutely the finest meal I had in Paris. This was the starter, an assortment of duck pate, rabbit, lamb, and more. It was all delicious. At the table next to mine was a family vacationing from Japan. I saw this on their table and I inquired about it. NotContinue reading “Dinner in Paris – Terroir Parisien”
Love Locks – Paris
On many of the Paris bridges lovers have adopted the tradition of writing their names or messages on pad locks, locking them to the bridge railings, and tossing the key into the river. Parisians believe they started this tradition but I’m pretty sure I had seen this done in Venice many years before. However, theContinue reading “Love Locks – Paris”
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