Louvre
Création du département d'Antiquités égyptiennes La création d'un département d'antiquités égyptiennes au Louvre n'est pas la conséquence directe de l'expédition de Bonaparte en Égypte entre 1798 et 1801. Les antiquités recueillies alors par les savants furent saisies par les Anglais comme butin de guerre ; parmi elles, la célèbre Pierre de Rosette aujourd'hui à Londres. Un petit nombre d'œuvres rapportées à titre privé entrèrent au Louvre bien plus tard. En revanche, la publication du livre de souvenirs de Vivant Denon en 1802, Voyage dans la Haute et la Basse Égypte, et des volumes de la Description de l'Égypte, par les membres scientifiques de l'expédition, entre 1810 et 1830, réactive l'intérêt pour l'Égypte ancienne au cours du premier quart du 19e siècle, plus profondément que le goût superficiel qui s'était manifesté dans le mobilier à partir de la fin du règne de Louis XVI. Constitution de la collection Parti-pris muséographique
Champs-Élysées
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées (French pronunciation: [av(ə).ny de ʃɑ̃.ze.li.ze]) is a boulevard in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 1.9 kilometres long and 70 metres wide, which runs between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. It is famous for its theatres, cafés and luxury shops, and for the military parade that takes place each year on the avenue on 14 July to celebrate Bastille Day. The name is French for Elysian Fields, the paradise for dead heroes in Greek mythology. Description[edit] The avenue runs for 1.91 km (1.18 mi) through the 8th arrondissement in northwestern Paris, from the Place de la Concorde in the east, with the Obelisk of Luxor,[1] to the Place Charles de Gaulle (formerly the Place de l'Étoile) in the west, location of the Arc de Triomphe. The Champs-Élysées forms part of the Axe historique. The Champs-Elysées seen from the Arc de Triomphe. History[edit] Panoramic view of the Champs-Élysées in 1900. Events[edit]
Louvre Palace
The Louvre Palace (French: Palais du Louvre, IPA: [palɛ dy luvʁ]) is a former royal palace located on the Right Bank of the Seine in Paris, between the Tuileries Gardens and the church of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. Its origins date back to the medieval period, and its present structure has evolved in stages since the 16th century. It was the actual seat of power in France until Louis XIV moved to Versailles in 1682, bringing the government with him. The Louvre remained the nominal, or formal, seat of government until the end of the Ancien Régime in 1789. Since then it has housed the celebrated Musée du Louvre as well as various government departments. Description of the present-day palace[edit] The complex[edit] Aerial view of the Louvre Palace Map of the Louvre Palace complex The present-day Louvre Palace is a vast complex of wings and pavilions on four main levels which, although it looks to be unified, is the result of many phases of building, modification, destruction and restoration.
Wikipedia
The Museum of Fine Arts of Lyon ((French) Musée des beaux-arts de Lyon) is a municipal museum of fine arts in the French city of Lyon. It is housed near place des Terreaux in a former Benedictine convent of the 17th and 18th centuries. It was restored between 1988 and 1998, and despite these important restoration works it remained open to visitors. Its collections range from ancient Egypt antiquities to the Modern art period and make the museum one of the most important in Europe. It hosts important exhibitions of art : recently there have been exhibitions of works by Georges Braque and Henri Laurens (second half of 2005), then one on the work of Théodore Géricault (April to July 2006). Buildings[edit] Abbey[edit] Until 1792, the buildings belonged to the royal abbaye des Dames de Saint-Pierre, built in the 17th century. The Palais du commerce et des Arts[edit] The Musée des Beaux-Arts[edit] Collections[edit] Paintings[edit] Sculptures[edit] Antiquities[edit] Egypt[edit] Objets d’Art[edit]
Arc de Triomphe
The Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile is one of the most famous monuments in Paris. It stands in the centre of the Place Charles de Gaulle (originally named Place de l'Étoile), at the western end of the Champs-Élysées.[3] It should not be confused with a smaller arch, the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, which stands west of the Louvre. The Arc de Triomphe (in English: "Triumphal Arch") honours those who fought and died for France in the French Revolutionary and the Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French victories and generals inscribed on its inner and outer surfaces. Beneath its vault lies the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. History The Arc de Triomphe from the Place Charles de Gaulle The Arc is located on the right bank of the Seine at the centre of a dodecagonal configuration of twelve radiating avenues. The sword carried by the Republic in the Marseillaise relief broke off on the day, it is said, that the Battle of Verdun began in 1916. The design Details Access See also
a Palate and a Passport - yule log
Posted in Sweet things 22 December, 2011 Bûche de Noël is a Christmas sponge cake that has the appearance of the hard Yule log. As part of a French tradition, this long log is burnt during the festive season. During an advent weekend in Paris, we were able to view the artistry of these Bûche de Noël that sat impeccably on the shelves of Parisian cake shops. Today's recipe is accompanied by a few images that were taken around Paris. What you'll need: • 120g hazelnuts, crushed• 1 Tablespoon baking powder• 6 medium eggs, separated• 40g, all purpose flour• 120g, Fine sugar• 30g Cocoa powder• 3 Tablespoon sweet sherry• 180g, 70% Cocoa chocolate• 80g Marron purée, sweetened • 180g, Icing sugar• 200g butter, soften• 140ml, thicken cream How to prepare:1. Unable to read/write the source directory (/var/www/palatepassport_com/images/stories/palate_passport/Galleries/Paris2010/), please verify the directory permissions (Go to: Fix permissions tutorial)
Global Egyptian Museum
Montmartre
Montmartre Location of Montmartre in Paris Name origin[edit] The toponym Mons Martis ("Mount of Mars" in Latin) survived into Merovingian times, Christianised as Montmartre,[1] signifying 'mountain of the martyr'; it owes this name to the martyrdom of Saint Denis,[2] who was decapitated on the hill around 250 AD. History[edit] Prehistory[edit] The hill's religious symbolism is thought to have originated in prehistory, as it has been suggested as a likely druidic holy place because it is the highest point in the area. 16th century[edit] 18th century[edit] In the 18th and 19th centuries, there were a number of gypsum mines in Montmartre. 19th century[edit] There is a memorial sign on one of the restaurants on Montmartre that says "On 30 March 1814 - here the Cossacks first launched their famous "Bistro" and thus on this summit occurred the worthy Ancestor of our Bistros".[6] Basilica of the Sacré Cœur, Montmartre, Paris. Artists gather[edit] Contemporary Montmartre[edit] Main sights[edit]
VACANCE FRANCE SUMMER 2009
After my trip with Jeske to Germany (Bodensee) I went for two weeks to France (La Drome) with William and Spencer. We drove a lot (appr. 4000 km) so we have seen like every corner of the Drome. If you have never been to the Drome; it's a region in the south of France next to the Alpes. This vacation contained a lot of mountains, rivers, sun, fun and historic villages. On top of the world! We visited a fleamarket in a small village high up in the mountains. We found this 'cave-house' somewhere hidden on a mountain, really creepy.
Mariemont
