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Mom and I
Our last few days have been just as
hectic and packed as the last ones. To finish off our time in Paris we saw the
Louvre (twice), Versailles (twice), Musee D’Orsay, Musee L’Orangerie, and the Chateau
Maison Laffitte. I have pictures from most of these above, but none from the
Musee D’Orsay or Musee L’Orangerie because pictures aren't allowed there. Musee
D’Orsay is impressionist art and art from the late 1800’s onward. I was surprisingly
amazed and I loved almost the whole museum. I’ll spare you my art nerd
information and won’t name artists or sculptors (I could have a whole art blog
just for that, but let’s be honest, no one would read it). But one name you
will recognize is Monet, and his work at Musee L’Orangerie is stunning, seriously.
Google it.
One thing that I was surprised at
was the architecture at the Chateau, Versailles, and the Louvre. I know that
the French monarchy was excessive, but really this was insane. At Versailles
EVERY ROOM is floor to ceiling multi colored marble, huge paintings on every
ceiling, velvet wallpaper, and gold ornate trim and designs around the entire
room. Don’t get me wrong, it was beautiful, but I am not surprised at all that
the revolutionaries cut off Louis the Sixteenth’s head because he sat in that
place while people starved. Reminds me of the injustice of the world and how
incredibly blessed I am to be able to take this trip and study abroad.
Anyways, I think my favorite parts
of France were actually not in Paris, but in Chartres, Maison Laffitte, and the
gardens at Versailles. These places are all about an hour train outside of
Paris, and are quiet and quaint. I guess I am not a city person even though I
enjoy visiting. The French countryside was absolutely amazing and there were no
angry Parisians to yell or scowl at me. We came back to London today, and
although I will miss the cheap bread and wine (I think I gained ten pounds), I
am ready to be back in the UK. Cheerio.
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