Paris (by Amber)

When we got into the Louvre we decided to go see The Mona Lisa or as Brenda would say Mona which was her favorite piece to see. Part of the reason we went there first was because we really didn't know where to start and also to avoid any lines and crowds as we were one of the first 50 people in. I think most of the people had this thought because there was already a crowd by the time we made it all the way there.

I don't really even know what to say about the various pieces of artwork as there was so much and so many dynamics of different types of art that I found so intriguing. I will say that my favorite sculpture was "Cupid Awakening Psyche" which was also Trevor's favorite piece. It is a beautiful depiction of love.

There was also this tiny room in the back of the Denon wing which had small sketches by various artists which I absolutely loved. The little dark room was absent of colors and formal frames but it felt like i was spying on works of art in progress and getting a glimpse into the artists and the models.

I don't really even know what to say about the various pieces of artwork as there was so much and so many dynamics of different types of art that I found so intriguing. I will say that my favorite sculputure was "Cupid Awakening Psyche" which was also Trevors favorite piece. It is abeautiful depiction of love.

There was also this tiny room in the back of the Denon wing which had small sketches by various artists which I absolutly loved. The little dark room was absent of coluors and formal frames but it felt like i was spying on works of art in progress and getting a glimpse into the artists and the models world. (I know so profound)

After 5 hours at the louvre we probably didn't even see half of it but our brains were so tired we decided to get lunch and check out the Notre Dame cathedral. On our way we stopped at the. Concerergerie which is an old prison where Marie Antoinette was held before she was beheaded by the guillotine during the French revolution, it was really interesting and also had a list of names of all the people held in that prison to be killed during the French revolution. They also had a room set up similar to what Marie Antoinette would have been like they even had a rig which they believe was in her cell and a glass she probably drank out of right before she left the prison. I am really appreciating high school social studies.

Notre Dame cathedral was beautiful but to be honest not what I was expecting with all the hype we have seen many other churches that are just as beautiful and just as large as the Notre Dame cathedral but it is very beautiful. After the cathedral we got back to the hotel and walked up to Montematre for dinner and a great view of the city, we also bought some cool souvenirs.

written by  Trevor and Amber on May 25, 2009 from Paris, France
from the travel blog: Europe Trip
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