Monday, September 12, 2011
Paris Rouge LXIII -Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine
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Cite de l'Architecture et du Patrimone is what I think might just be Paris' best kept secret. Rarely do I find anyone who has visited, but I was awestruck the first time I stepped inside. It's the world's largest architecture museum. Located at Trocadero Palace et de Chaillot, overlooking la Tour, it is not to be missed. Oh and have your coffee on the terrace. You get the same commanding view of la Tour for a fraction of the price. You'll thank me for that!
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- Virginia
- Birmingham, AL, United States
- I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
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I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
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19 comments:
Absolument magnifique! Merci pour le partage de chaque post ..... est un véritable chef-d'œuvre! Passez une bonne journée! ~ Alice
Splendide, Virginia. I will make sure to go next time I am in Paris. When we go to the Trocadero, my son loves going to the wonderful Musée de la Marine. Now we can each see one place we enjoy! Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
I have had coffee - or champagne on the terrace but I haven't ventured inside this lovely place.
BTW I love the photo of your header of the Balls! Do you know I searched all over Paris for these. My husband took a photo of them on his first visit to Paris when he was 21 and I have been looking for them ever since, they were a mystery.
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I've never heard of this place, alors, it must be a well kept secret! The detail you've captured is gorgeous
I agree... great museum and I find the terrace above one of my superveryfavorite places ever not only for the coffee, but mostly for the view ! what a photo op place !
Oh! That is beautiful, Anita
I love this museum and no small part of those feelings are the walls of rouge and the stunning view of la Tour from the premier étage windows. It was almost empty the day Marie and I were there in April, with several small groups of school children.
Looks like a place to definitely add to my "must see" list for our next visit to Paris! Ah, la vie 'a Paris!
What an amazing image Virginia, the ceilings must be so high, the lady walking in looks tiny in comparison. I can't wait for my next visit to Paris!
Suzi, the Pol Bury Balls are at the Palais Royal next to the striped Buren columns. They are alas, under some reno work now so this past trip of yours would not have been a good time to photograph. I had to wait three years to see the Buren columns without the wall around them!
Fantastic light and so good quality! Good job darling
Bonjour Virginia-- Second message. Just wanted to let you know I mentioned your blog and beautiful photography in today's post ;-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
What a place, Virginia. It goes on the list for my next Paris visit.
We never did get inside. I suppose, in the unlikely event we return to Europe, we'll have to wait three years.
Oh wow! What a great angle for this shot. Bravo, V!
Trust me—it's at the tippy-top of my Paris to-do list! Can't imagine why I've never been here. (Well, I can—so little time, so much to see.) Yet another reason to retire here, eh?
so beautiful!
I already visited it, but next time, 'll have a coffee thinking of you!
(You forgot the "i" in patrimoine)
Hi Virginia! Thanks for this marvelous tip. I love the idea, look and location of this musee and plan to visit in early DECEMBER! Yay! (desperately need more blog photos!) Was wondering if you could reply via email and tell me how long you spent at this musee. Just trying to get a handle on the day's plan. Merci!
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