#madeleinechurch

[parisfind]

The sculptor François Rude created the sculpture of the Baptism of Christ which is one of this artist's most famous works after his well know "Volunteers Leaving" or “La Marseillaise”, on the Arc de Triomph. This baptism work was commissioned in 1835 and placed in the Church of the Madeleine in 1843. The sculptor made some modification to the gesture of the figure of John, because his arm may have been hiding Christ's face. There is a drawing of the original idea for the composition that shows this. The artist references and found inspirations from the Italian Renaissance in artist’s works like Andrea Sansovino's baptistry figures in Florence. There are a number of beautiful figures of angels throughout the Madeleine church; his kneeling angel is a beautiful addition. This has always been a favorite of mine in Paris. . . . #paris #madeleinechurch #francoisrude #parisjetaime #parislife #parisart #parismonamour #parismaville #parislove #pariscity #villedeparis #iloveparis #parisfind (at Église de la Madeleine) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXZARK7t62P/?utm_medium=tumblr

[roundtheworldwithtaytay]

Today was a jam packed day filled with art, good food, cocktails and lots of love so it seems perfect that we start it at the Wall of Love and then with possibly the best croissant of the trip as it is straight from the oven.  So it is still very warm.  We somehow manage to order the wrong breakfast that also comes with bread, so I wrap it up and hand it to a homeless woman and her dog that is across the way from us.  We then head over to Musee D’Orsay.

We are very fortunate as they have a huge Degas exhibit that I’m very excited to see, especially his statue, “Small Dancer Aged 14.”  It is a favorite as she looks peaceful, yet defiant.  I love it so much that I purchase a small version on my way out of the museum.  Not before we finish seeing a bunch of Manet, Seurat, Monet, VanGogh, Lautrec and Renoir.  The Renoir in fact is, “Dance at the Moulin de la Galette.”  The painting is one that was painted not far from where we are staying and where we will eat tonight.  Love where we are as it is so rich with artistic history.

When finished we head to Musee de l’Orangerie, but along the way manage to see another love lock bridge and a replica of Rodin’s, “Kiss,” statue out front.  We make our way in.  There are several artists in this museum, but if you go 9.99 times out of 10 you are going to see Monet’s 8 paintings of his garden in Giverney throughout different times of the day.  They are large and take up 2 entire rooms so the scale is maginificent.  We finish in the museum pretty quickly so I take Tam over to see  Place de la Concorde.

Place de la Concord is one of my favorite parts of Paris.  Aside from the beautiful obelisk and amazing view down the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, it manages to have my two favorite fountains in the city.  We tool around for a bit and it starts to sprinkle so we head to our next adventure for the day the Madeleine Church.  Before we head into the church though we do make time for my favorite macaroons from Laduree.  

Fully sweetened we head in.  The church is just magnificent and is in the area of town I stayed in last time I was in Paris.  Where we are now is much better, but it makes me nostalgic and appreciative for myself.  The last time I was here was with a less agreeable travel companion and it was time that I determined that I would have fun despite who I was with.  The church was part of that.  I put my foot down to go in and I did.  A very proud moment.

We are a little bit thirsty so we head to a cafe nearby for some wine.  The first one I order is a misfire.  Way too sweet, so I also have some frites to manage to wash it down.  I also spot the Maille store so we head over quickly because their cornichons are my favorite in the world.  We grab some and a bit of truffle and head to our next destination, the Palais Garnier.

I inquire to get La Traviata tickets but we are there on the wrong day so we just purchase a tour of the theatre and I’m glad we did.  It is one of the most ornate buildings I’ve ever seen and we even get to go in to see the stage with the dome painted by Marc Chagall.  It is extraordinary and I manage to even get to snap a pic with someone on stage for scale.  This theatre seriously is huge.

I must have a thing for domes because next we head to Galleries Lafayette, not for shopping though Tam does buy some perfume, but to look at the gorgeous stained glass dome and then to have a couple beers on the roof and take in the view.  So well worth it.  Also the servers are super hot.  Preppy hipster for Tam, leather biker jacket guy for me.  :)  

We don’t fill up because I have one more place that I want to go before leaving here and that is Angelina for hot chocolate and a pastry.  A strawberry one for me and Tam gets their cake.  Now if you manage to go here you need like a few sips of this hot chocolate.  It is literally the thickest hot chocolate of life.  Delicious, but a bit too much.  We finish up and head to our last sight of the day, the Arc de Triomphe.

Yes we climb it.  Don’t give us something with stairs if you don’t expect us to climb it.  We take all 284 and are rewarded with gorgeous views, but we were also rewarded simply by going there as there is a military service of some sort going on.  So very beautiful and proud.  We finish up and find the train back to the BnB up on the hill.

Hungry for actual food, we head to the Place du Tertre.  Salad for me, escargot for Tam, cheese plate and wine for both.  We enjoy our dinner while watching a much older but gorgeous French gentleman cruise a young American man.  These two are perfect, but then there is a rude group that is sat at the table next to us so we pay up and head to a different restaurant in the square for cocktails.  I’m so happy we did as what happens next would not have happened.

We sit down and have a glass of wine.  Before too long a lovely older woman name Jacqueline sits down next to me.  The irony of this is that on this trip I’ve thought consistently to my assistant Jacqueline who passed away a year ago.  She was an older woman, loved Paris and was French.  

I see that Jacqueline orders an Irish Coffee so I inquire to where she is from.  She tells us that she lives in the states, but her kids live in Paris still.  She is Vietnamese, French and Irish.  She looks like my Aunt Judy and is just delightful.  We end up singing gospels and discussing her life.  She has outlived 2 or 3 husbands and loves to travel.  She also is waiting for some friends and her son-in-law Luc to show up.  They eventually do and join us.

Several cocktails and glasses of wine later (2 1/2 to 3 hours later) we all decide to call it a night, but not before we exchange information.  This is what I love about travel.  I always find similar energy.  Today we did in the artist’s square.

We head down the cobblestone streets, past Le Consulat and Moulin de la Galette and to our BnB.  We no more than lay our head on the pillow and we are asleep.  Ready for another day tomorrow.  

[imbroimages]

Always drawn to religious art... #crucifix : : : #cross #paris #imbroimages #nikon #nikonphotography #religiousart #church #madeleinechurch #madeleine #gold #religiousphotography #france #europe #eurotrip (at La Madeleine, Paris)

[tanigawahajime]

Before going to the Louvre Museum I had captured just one picture of L'église de la Madeleine located opposite side of the Obelisk of Luxor at Concorde. I spent a lot of time at the Louvre till closing, so I have no time to look inside of any other site. I came back to the hotel early evening and had dinner with a bottle of French red wine. . #travel #traveler #travelphotography #travelgram #instatravel #wanderlust #worldheritage and #historicalsite #architecture #structure #church #MadeleineChurch #L'églisedelaMadeleine #Paris #France #filtered #colorcorrected #retouched #a6500 #throwback #旅行 #旅行写真 #フランス #パリ #8区 #教会 #マドレーヌ寺院 #塗り絵フィルター #写真はナチュラル派なのに調子に乗って色調が止まらない (at La Madeleine, Paris)