The weather has changed. Fall is in the air. The leaves are changing color and dropping in all the gardens,squares on streets. Paris is beginning to take on it's Winter look.
But before she does we'll enjoy the Fall and all the activity that comes with it.
One such event was the "Ethical Fashion Show" that took place from the 25th of September until the 28th. It featured clothing made from recycled materials and you can imagine that some were rather quirky things like a dress made from movie film, hand bags from bottle caps and pants from plastic bags...not for everyone but I get their point.
This week also saw the Fete du Jardin, opening many seldom seen Paris Gardens for public viewing.
Fall is a great time to visit Paris. The selection of Paris hotels is amazing and there are accommodations for every budget.
It is also a great time for a River Cruise, a simply wonderful way to see the city.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010
The Louvre Renewed
After almost 6 years the Louvre has reopened the Greek Classical Sculpture galleries.
Located on the ground floor of the Sully Wing of the Louvre the new galleries can be accessed through the Denon entrance under the pyramid reception hall, but I much prefer the route that takes you through the foundations of the Medieval Louvre.
From the reception hall go up the escalator to the Sully Wing entrance and past the Louvre History galleries into the moat and foundations of the original fortress. Begun at the end of the 12th century by King Philippe Auguste this medieval castle evolved over the next 300 years from a fort to protect the upriver approach to the Ile de la Cite, to a turreted palace, one of the finest in Western Europe.
Though nothing above ground remains of this fortress the foundation walls and moat, and the base of the grand tower offer a stunning visual of this 12th century work.
Passing through the Salle de St Louis, the only remaining room of the medieval Louvre take the 1st stairway on the left up to ground level and into the Salle de Caryatides, the oldest room in the modern day Louvre and the one that set the pattern for the Grand Design that was to become the great palace we see today.
This hall hold the Greek-Roman collection and connects to the salles of the Classical and Hellenistic sculptures.
Upon leaving the Salle de Caryatides turn left and begin enjoying the collection from that point walking up to the end of the gallery then turning right into the next gallery before walking back down.
This approach gives you a stunning view of the Venus de Milo beautifully framed at the end of the hall.
The hall contains a few dozen significant works, some colossal pieces, a magnificent vase and a collection of reproductions of the works of Praxeteles, considered the finest sculptor of the Classical Period.
Located on the ground floor of the Sully Wing of the Louvre the new galleries can be accessed through the Denon entrance under the pyramid reception hall, but I much prefer the route that takes you through the foundations of the Medieval Louvre.
From the reception hall go up the escalator to the Sully Wing entrance and past the Louvre History galleries into the moat and foundations of the original fortress. Begun at the end of the 12th century by King Philippe Auguste this medieval castle evolved over the next 300 years from a fort to protect the upriver approach to the Ile de la Cite, to a turreted palace, one of the finest in Western Europe.
Though nothing above ground remains of this fortress the foundation walls and moat, and the base of the grand tower offer a stunning visual of this 12th century work.
Passing through the Salle de St Louis, the only remaining room of the medieval Louvre take the 1st stairway on the left up to ground level and into the Salle de Caryatides, the oldest room in the modern day Louvre and the one that set the pattern for the Grand Design that was to become the great palace we see today.
This hall hold the Greek-Roman collection and connects to the salles of the Classical and Hellenistic sculptures.
Upon leaving the Salle de Caryatides turn left and begin enjoying the collection from that point walking up to the end of the gallery then turning right into the next gallery before walking back down.
This approach gives you a stunning view of the Venus de Milo beautifully framed at the end of the hall.
The hall contains a few dozen significant works, some colossal pieces, a magnificent vase and a collection of reproductions of the works of Praxeteles, considered the finest sculptor of the Classical Period.
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