We got up early the next day, left the bags at the hotel, caught the metro to Notre Dame and began our long walk around the sights in the area. Notre Dame was a place that made me feel very humbled to witness such a magnificent building, even after seeing so many churches on our travels. There was a choir singing when we visited, adding to the ambiance.
We walked though Le Louvre and the Tuileries. On our last visit we had spent time in Le Louvre and had enjoyed a picnic in the Tuileries. It was a bit warmer that visit. We bypassed these wonderful places this time and headed for the Musee d'Orsey.
Situated in the old railway station, Gare d'Orsey, the museum is an amazing art gallery containing the work of the French impressionists. It also has sculptures, furniture and photography in it's regular and special exhibitions. The building itself is very special, a work of art especially the main ball room.
I am big fan of the impressionists especially Camile Pissario, Monet and van Gogh. It was wonderful to see their work all together and see the progression from pointillism to impressionist works. Amazing to think these artists had all worked together at times developing their unique style. I especially enjoyed Degas' bronze dancer who looked so much like our friends daughter Ruby, also a dancer.
We could have stayed there all day but alas had to move on after getting our art fix to get our food fix, hungry work this art loving. Lots to see and only one day to do so, sigh, I wish we didn't have to fly tonight.
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