Thursday, October 19, 2006
Tues 10/10 Sanity...Musee all closed today...
Took a Seine cruise today as it was a day for no galleries or museums. Had a thought that it would be a quiet and peaceful way to view the city and relax in the sun. Unfortunately 40 children boarded 2 minutes before departure...sorry boys but kids are very noisy...but it was a different perspective on the city and I imagine an evening dinner cruise would be very nice indeed!
I explored the Marais today (one of the older inner city areas) which was originally developed by the rich and shameless of the 1500's but fell into decay in the 1800's and was virtually a slum in the 20th century. In the 1960's they started restoring big areas and now it is becoming trendy again. Some great old Palais' to explore. Visited Victor Hugos home, an old 'terrace' they had restored and had open to the public, walked through the Jewish quarter and had fresh flaffel for lunch - DEVINE. Sat in gardens in beautifuls squares surrounded by old private manions, listened to people and birds and fountains...wonderful. Also joined a walking tour with an English speaking guide which was very interesting - but he was expat English so didn't really have the French perspective on things - he saw the world from and anglo perspective.
Also wandered around the Latin Quarter. Similar older area.
Took a Seine cruise today as it was a day for no galleries or museums. Had a thought that it would be a quiet and peaceful way to view the city and relax in the sun. Unfortunately 40 children boarded 2 minutes before departure...sorry boys but kids are very noisy...but it was a different perspective on the city and I imagine an evening dinner cruise would be very nice indeed!
I explored the Marais today (one of the older inner city areas) which was originally developed by the rich and shameless of the 1500's but fell into decay in the 1800's and was virtually a slum in the 20th century. In the 1960's they started restoring big areas and now it is becoming trendy again. Some great old Palais' to explore. Visited Victor Hugos home, an old 'terrace' they had restored and had open to the public, walked through the Jewish quarter and had fresh flaffel for lunch - DEVINE. Sat in gardens in beautifuls squares surrounded by old private manions, listened to people and birds and fountains...wonderful. Also joined a walking tour with an English speaking guide which was very interesting - but he was expat English so didn't really have the French perspective on things - he saw the world from and anglo perspective.
Also wandered around the Latin Quarter. Similar older area.
# posted by The Essence of Good Taste @ 4:55 AM 
