The first Sunday of every month is free at all the musees et monuments in Paris! It's a great excuse to get out in the morning and see some of the famous places in Paris, and for free! For our first Sunday adventure, we took the ladies to the Centre Pompidou, a modern art museum located in the center of Paris. Described as, "a spaceship that has landed in the heart of Paris", the building really does not fit in among the old cathedrals and churches of downtown Paris, however it fits the goal of the former president George Pompidou, he wanted something "eye catching"! How do you like the picture of the standing pool full of colorful modern art located in front of the ancient church? Odd, right?
We went to the top via an outdoor escalator (that doesn't allow children under 13 or strollers...this is carefully labeled at the TOP of the escalator! So we took the elevator down!) and had incredible views of the city. The pictures are a little foggy because we didn't pay the extra fee to go outside, but they still turned out nicely. You can get the feel of this incredible city with it's beautiful buildings and scenery. I loved getting a picture of the Sacre-Coeur in the day where you can get a better feel of it's placement on the hill. It really is an amazing structure located in such a perfect, beautiful spot, eh?
Okay, I'm off to do some shopping and writing! Tis the season for college recommendations! :)
Hope all is well and Happy Columbus Day Weekend!
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