What a day it was! Our first quest was Notre Dame. Along the way, we saw many other historical and amazing buildings and churches, as well as way too many eye-catching shops. The inside of Notre Dame is beautiful and the stained glass is intricate and fascinating. However, nothing quite compares to the view at the top. After almost 400 steps, you are able to see all sections of Paris, as you can see from some of the pictures. (He definitely allowed us to see the inspiration and optimism that Van Gogh had and expressed in his paintings once he moved to Paris with his brother.
The Musee d'Orsay was HUGE and the section on Impressionism and post-impressionism was extensive. Not only were we able to view some of Van Gogh's most famous works but we were also able to compare those who inspired and taught him, almost side by side. It was also evident that not only Van Gogh but also many other artists such as Monet went to trials and periods of trying new techniques with brush strokes and color choices. This museum may be my new favorite and already was Lauren's. More Paris tomorrow!!
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