07.28.09

Louvre in Paris

Posted in Architecture, History, Landscape, People, Travel at 9:00 pm by Warren Williams

After our exercise in front of the Eiffel Tower, Peter and I took a walk along the Seine River, to the Louvre Museum to see Mona Lisa and other various art works and historic artifacts from around the world. Time flew in the expansive museum, and soon it was time to disappear to Montmartre in search of food and a visit into the Basilica of the Sacré Cœur with great views over Paris.

Mona Lisa, Louvre, Paris
Mona Lisa

Artifacts in Louvre

Skull in Louvre

Easter Island Statue

Venus de Milo
Trying to get a photo of Venus de Milo amongst hundreds of people.. fun

Stair Entrance at Louvre
Entrance stairs to Louvre

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur – Montmartre

It was actually my mums’ recommendation to visit here, from her trips she used to do to Paris whilst living in England during the 60’s and 70’s. Well worth the trip up here for a different artistic feel of Paris.

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Inside
Inside the Basilica

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Inside

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

Basilique du Sacré-Cœur

Youri in front of Basilique du Sacré-Cœur
Grand finale, of musician Youri performing some top hits

We met up with our Canadian friend, Ayla who has recently been travelling through the Middle East, Europe and into Paris. We all wandered back down to the Louvre Museum for the approaching sunset, with our cameras in hand.

Leg massage Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Pete, the qualified physiotherapist gives Ayla some much needed calf treatment after arriving back at the Louvre

Long drawn shadows at Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Long shadows at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel with Louvre in background

Louvre Pyramid Sunset
Opposite direction from the Louvre Glass Pyramid

Canon 85L Wide Open
The out of focus silhouette of Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Ayla & Peter
Ayla & Pete checking their shots out

Louvre Pyramid Sunset with Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Another clear evening sunset over the Louvre Pyramid

Symmetry Louvre Pyramid Sunset
Symmetry with the Louvre Pyramid

Louvre Pyramid Twilight
Twilight with Louvre

Still waters Louvre Pyramid

Eiffel Tower at 2am with no lights
Eiffel Tower after 2am, with no lights on

Eiffel Tower Straight Up
Eiffel Tower Straight Up

Eiffel Tower at 6am
From Pont de Bir-Hakeim the following morning at 6am

Ayla Eiffel Tower
Feeling less creative than 24 hours, with no sleep

After a fresh shower in the hotel, the three of us went off to the Bois de Boulogne park for a picnic and relaxation before our returning Eurostar trip to London.

Bois de Boulogne
Bois de Boulogne – The largest park, west of the city, where we enjoyed a great picnic

Under the Trees - Bois de Boulogne

Paris is an amazing city, and surprised I hadn’t visited before, despite only living just across the Channel for the past couple of years. It was also time to say goodbye to Pete in London, who was unfortunate enough to have me as company for the past four weeks. See you soon back in Aotearoa!


Aimee (another Kiwi friend), Peter & Warren say goodbye in Leicester Square, London

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4 Comments »

  1. Anke said,

    October 21, 2009 at 10:06 pm

    Wow, Warren, as outstanding as ever. Great photography.

  2. Aaron Squires said,

    October 21, 2009 at 10:55 pm

    Wow, awesome pictures is all I can say, you have really captured the beauty of the Louvre Glass Pyramid with some really creative shots, were you surprised at how big the Mona Lisa is in real life when you saw it?

  3. Warren Williams said,

    November 2, 2009 at 12:06 am

    Thanks Chris and Aaron 🙂

    The pyramid was a real beauty in that light. The size, yeah it was actually pretty small – and they don’t let you too near it. But photography is fine of any exhibit within the Louvre.

  4. Wayne Wienke said,

    November 25, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    Warren,

    As others have noted, your photos of Paris (and elsewhere) are exceptional. Thanks for sharing, as they’ve all given me some ideas for the Paris trip my wife and I will be taking to Paris in the Spring.

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