Category Archives: Paris

Last Day in Paris

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Paul

Last night we celebrated our 27th wedding anniversary with JP. The three of us went to dinner at a neighborhood bistro, Le Chardenoux. This restaurant is now owned by famous French chef, Cyril Lignac. We enjoyed a delightful meal with … Continue reading →

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Montmartre

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday, Wednesday, we ventured to Montmartre. This is the historical home of artists, particularly those of more bohemian tastes and left wing politics. Names such as Dali, Modigliani, Picasso, Mondrian, Pisarro, Van Gogh, and Monet are whispered by the walls … Continue reading →

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The Pinacotheque and Petit Palais Museums

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Paul

It’s time to catch up on my posts. We have been busy during the day and in the evening by the time we have dinner and play 421 with JP it is too late to post. Today it is raining … Continue reading →

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Ile da la Cite

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Paul

Today we went to Ile de la Cite, the island cradle of Paris, home to Notre Dame, Saint Chapelle, flower gardens, shops, and the municipal government. We love walking the island and its many views of the river. We also … Continue reading →

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l’Orangerie Museum and the Tuileries

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Paul

Yesterday we visited one of our favorite art collections in Paris at Musee l’Orangerie. This art amassed by artist and dealer Paul Guillaume consists of impressionist and post-impressionist paintings. There are a few new paintings each time we visit and dozens … Continue reading →

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A Day of Rest and Art

Posted on August 15, 2015 by Paul

Today we rested in the apartment and the neighborhood. It is a national holiday in France so many stores are closed. In the afternoon we took a walk around the neighborhood in the afternoon. A small nearby park has a … Continue reading →

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Musee d’Orsay

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Paul

Today we crossed town to the Musee d’Orsay. This is the art museum stuck in time between The Louvre (old art) and The Pompidou Centre (modern art). That pretty much leaves the 19th century for the Orsay. This is such … Continue reading →

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Settling In

Posted on August 13, 2015 by Paul

Today was a day to take care of the business of settling into France. Jean went to the laundromat with 2 weeks of dirty clothes and I went in search of French telephone sim cards for our phones. Both excursions … Continue reading →

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Paris

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Paul

We made a fast trip to Paris today via the Eurostar through the chunnel. Two hours! JP met us at the train station. We did some shopping and rested. Dinner is now being served. More details tomorrow. Paul

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Europe 2015

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Paul

We are about to embark on another artistic painting and photography trip. The advance art bag is already in France, we have oriented our friends who will be staying in our house, and have our luggage ready to go. However, … Continue reading →

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