A short walk to the museum took us past the Place de Concorde...an Egyptian Obelisk paves the way across the Seine.
Check out this story about how the locks have became a popular expression of love...
The lore of the Love Locks. This is a tradition that has taken over 2 bridges on the Seine in Paris, it literally makes the bridge sparkle in the sun light. We saw it on our boat ride and Abigail insisted this was something she needed to do. On our walk to the Musee D'Orsey we noticed that a guy was selling locks on the bridge...we headed over and fulfilled this request!!! From the sounds of this article our locks may not be there for long:(
The museum is housed in an old train station. It has recently been restored and now contains a tremendous collection of Impressionists art. Unfortunately you can not take pics inside!!! But I will let you know we saw Van Gogh's Bedroom at Arles (he made 4, we have one at the AIC), a great collection of Gauguin, did not know he also sculpted when in Tahiti, gorgeous Monet's, Manet's naughty picnic scene, one of Degas' ballerina sculptures and many of his most iconic paintings, Renoir's rosie cheeked portraits(have never been a huge fan), and many many other great works!
This is a view of the Rue Ravoli and the ferris wheel at the Tulieries carnival. In the background you can make out Sacre Coeur.
Lunch was at this lovely new mod restaurant...a bit over priced but the ambience was well worth it!
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