Louvre Visit 2

Last week, I had a chance to be a tour guide for some Turks from the Netherlands in Paris. Of course they wanted to visit everywhere in 2 days. But I made it clear it is not possible to see everywhere in Paris, there are places I haven't seen and I have lived here for 3+ years.
Funny story when we visited the Louvre, the girl I was showing around just turned 26 so she wasn't going to be able to get in for free. But we were going to try anyway, so we went to the entrance counter and the girl was like I don't have my passport I only have my student card from the Netherlands. So, the  worker was like sing me a French song. So there she was singing the French national anthemn at the entrance of the louvre ! Would you do this to get into a museum or a place for free ?

While there, I decided to take some photos of some other favorite things in the Louvre. Enjoy!

The Wings of Victory

Modern Art during the Renaissance

It's incredible how many paintings they put on the walls !

I love this painting, I could stand in front of it for hours !

 

Paris and the I-Phone

I am sure most of you adventurers have an I-Phone or something similar to it, so take advantage of this next series "Paris and the I-Phone". A series dedicated to the many applications that one can use when touring, visiting, or living in Paris!

The first one is Musées Paris, it is free for a limited period and then costs, 0,79 euros. The first page is dedicated to the exhibitions, most known museums are listed.

Clicking on the expo reveals its summary, location, and all important information relative to the museum. It even has a location device and shows directions on how to arrive at the museum!

The second page is dedicatd to all of the museums important to visit, and the third page shows some art galleries as well as auctions. The final page is the catalogs or books dedicated to the expositions, along with the price.

I find this app useful, its like paris.fr in one click. There is a variety of expositions and they change accordingly. If the museum isn't listed on the expo page I can click on the museum page and find all the necessary information. Plus, the location device is awesome, I will not tell you how many times I have gotten lost, while looking for a museum (the unknown to tourist kind).

Check it out! and do not hesitate to comment about it!

It's a new season in Paris

meaning new leaves! and new expos!

Here are some expos to check out when you are sick of walking the Champs-Elysées or sipping cafés.

Reporters with no borders    
Petit Palais

Photos from the collection of Pierre and Alexandra Boulat which opens the universe to photography and contemporary images of often unseen parts of the world.

Closed Mondays -9 September to 27 February 2011

Romantic Russia
Musée de la Vie Romantique

From the Tretiakov Gallery as a celebration of the year of Russia in France. Art galleries and museums are opening their doors to the culture of the North and this expo in particular covers the reigns of Alexander I and Nicolai I.

28 september to 16 January 2011 - closed Mondays

Travel the Capital: Louis Vuitton and Paris
Musée Caranvalet

In 1854, Vuitton opened his first store at Rue de Capucines, and in 2010, the brand has become known worldwide. This expo features the early days of Mr. Vuitton and his family and travels until today, like a suitcase opening its time capsule.

13 october to 27 february 2011, closed Mondays


Louise Bourgeois
Maison de Balzac
3 november to 6 february 2011

Works dedicated to Eugenie Grandet.
"I'm working on a show about Eugénie Grandet for the Maison de Balzac in Paris, opening next november. I love that story. It could be the story of my life." Louise Bourgeois pour The Guardian Newspaper, Londres, 19 septembre 2009.

Larry Clark   
Museum of Modern Art

8 october to 2 january 2011, audience under 18 - not allowed

 
From Tulsa, Texas, this photographer's work is showcases troubled teenagers from drugs to sex.

For more information, check out the links above or to find more expos in the Parisian area: paris.fr