Le Temp


Back from Lyon. A lovely trip. Today we are back in the game. We saw the windows in St. Chappelle, had some lunch in the Marais, and then braved the line at L'Orangerie. #1 son was not happy about that, but we made it through. After we finally got our tickets, we walked downstairs to see the famous waterlilies. Teen Daughter reminded all of us, "Monet really took his time with these." As usual she was right. The two rooms of waterlilies were bright and shimmery and there was a happy vibe there with lots of happy viewers. I liked the Modiglianis and the Matisses too from the Guillaume collection. Paul Guillaume knew how to acquire the art. We can all learn from his example.
p.s. There's extra excitement in town since the Blues are doing so well in the World Cup competition. Yay.

Comments

Anonymous said…
Does Monet have waterlilies on the d'Orsay too, or am I totally mixed up?
Anonymous said…
Hi there,
It sounds to me like you are having a really wonderful trip! Have you been to a movie yet? That is always fun in Paris. Have spent 48 hours in DC - ready to go home tomorrow for the long weekend. Four days off - tres bien!
-Jxxx
Anonymous said…
The line sounds worth it to see those collections. Well done, my friend.
judy
LH said…
Hi jdoc, he could very well have some there. I missed that outing because the kiddos went with hubandman. i should pop in there next week tho.

jxxx, they are wild about the movies here aren't they? a zillion choices. Enjoy our nation's birthday. Are you watching any wimbledon?

hey madame judy, even #1 admitted to enjoying it. we may head out to versailles this weekend. having just seen Marie Antoinette, we're pumped for this site.
Julie Anna said…
hi dear, i'm just catching up on your Paris blog. You've seen some great stuff! It's been a busy summer here at work and it's going by all too quickly. See you back in B-town.
LH said…
Hi Julie,
Can't wait to see ya next week.
I want to squeeze in as many lunches and evening soirees as possible this week, because p and i leave for Montreal next weekend. just for a week tho.
ciao bimba.

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