Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a lovely town. It is filled with quaint little shops, delicious restaurants, and small winding streets. Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy. Strolling Thru Saint-Rémy It is located just a few miles south of Avignon with the Alpilles mountain range to the north. Here you will find buildings that are centuries old and feature shutters in perfect postcard paint shades. As always, look up as even the upper street corners may be embellished. Nostradamus Saint Rémy was ... View the Post
Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy)
As much as I loved the peaceful tranquility of the Monet’s water lily pond I absolutely adored Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy) in the front of his home. It was given its name, the Clos Normand, by Georges Truffaut, an esteemed French gardener. Monet’s Jardin Clos Normand (Closed Garden Normandy) From Monet’s second story bedroom window you could see the garden in all of its glory. To wake up to this every day could inspire almost everyone to paint. The arches were ... View the Post
Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts)
There are many beautiful and famous bridges in Paris. But the bridge that is the top tourist destination is the Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts) which has been given the nickname “the bridge of locks”. The pedestrian bridge crosses over the River Seine and links the central square (cour carrée) of the Palais du Louvre to the Institut de France. Pont Des Arts (Bridge of Arts) The original bridge was constructed between 1802 and 1804 during the reign of Napoleon I. It was the first metal ... View the Post
The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings
Welcome to a post filled with opulence and grandeur. The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings. This stunning bed first belonged to Louis XVIII (the 18th) and later by Charles X (the 10th) in the Tuileries palace. The Furniture and Accessories of French Kings All of the objets du art in this post can be found on the first floor of the Richelieu Gallery in room 75 close to Napoléon III’s apartments at the Louvre. The description of each item was written in French and I have done my best ... View the Post
Chapelle Des Penitents
The Penitents' Chapel, Chapelle Des Penitents, can be found in the picturesque village of Les Baux-de-Provence. Chapelle Des Penitents The chapel is located in the church square near the edge of the cliff which overlooks the Fontaine Valley. The original chapel was built in the mid 17th century by the Brotherhood of White Penitents who were Roman Catholics and wore white habits. The word penitent means a person who repents their sins or wrongdoings and in the Christian Church, seeks ... View the Post
Napoleon III Apartments at the Louvre
In the Richelieu wing of the Louvre, you will find Escalier du Ministre (the Minister’s Staircase) that leads to the first floor containing Napoleon III Apartments at the Louvre. Napoleon III Apartments at the Louvre Don’t be in a rush, walk slowly up the stairs, look around and up. The ceremonial staircase was built for the Minister of State to impress distinguished visitors attending parties and affairs of state. Napoleon III (Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, nephew of Napoleon ... View the Post
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