Marie-Elisabeth and I leave for Paris tomorrow to celebrate our 40th Anniversary!
We were engaged in Paris in 1971 after a concert at Sainte Chappelle Link to Pictures and History and a walk along the Seine. I even remember the music that evening - Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusic Listen. They are even playing this music at Sainte Chappelle this year when we are in Paris!
Sainte Chappelle is a beautiful and historic example of the Rayonnant style of French Gothic - a transition style from High Gothic to the Late Gothic and Flamboyant Gothic styles in France. While High Gothic has a tradition of illumination, Rayonnant takes it to the next level. The windows and stained glass in Sainte Chapplle are an example of this style transition. Visiting on a sunny day shows off the style to its best advantage. Truly amazing!
We are staying in an apartment in the 14th arrondisement - near the Montparnasse Train Station and across the street from the Montparnasse Cemetery. Information and Video. We are on Blvd. Edgar Quinet - the street has a lively outdoor market twice a week. Link to Market Site These local markets are all over Paris and give the City its "collection of villages" reputation.
An interesting coincidence about the location of the apartment is related to Elisabeth's grandfather. She has been reading his WWI diary. When he was in Paris in 1914, he writes about going to get his uniform cleaned and repaired. The shop was in the same street as our apartment on Blvd. Edgar Quinet - just a short distance away.
Philip and his girlfriend Megan will be joining us for 10 days as well as other friends. Bob and Linda Thomas and Peggy Stewart and her husband Tom Scott will be in Paris while we are there. Bob and Peggy worked for the City of Poway. I seem to be an honorary former Poway employee - having worked as an interim there twice.
May 27 is a Trifecta!
We were engaged in Paris in 1971 after a concert at Sainte Chappelle Link to Pictures and History and a walk along the Seine. I even remember the music that evening - Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusic Listen. They are even playing this music at Sainte Chappelle this year when we are in Paris!
Sainte Chappelle is a beautiful and historic example of the Rayonnant style of French Gothic - a transition style from High Gothic to the Late Gothic and Flamboyant Gothic styles in France. While High Gothic has a tradition of illumination, Rayonnant takes it to the next level. The windows and stained glass in Sainte Chapplle are an example of this style transition. Visiting on a sunny day shows off the style to its best advantage. Truly amazing!
We are staying in an apartment in the 14th arrondisement - near the Montparnasse Train Station and across the street from the Montparnasse Cemetery. Information and Video. We are on Blvd. Edgar Quinet - the street has a lively outdoor market twice a week. Link to Market Site These local markets are all over Paris and give the City its "collection of villages" reputation.
An interesting coincidence about the location of the apartment is related to Elisabeth's grandfather. She has been reading his WWI diary. When he was in Paris in 1914, he writes about going to get his uniform cleaned and repaired. The shop was in the same street as our apartment on Blvd. Edgar Quinet - just a short distance away.
Philip and his girlfriend Megan will be joining us for 10 days as well as other friends. Bob and Linda Thomas and Peggy Stewart and her husband Tom Scott will be in Paris while we are there. Bob and Peggy worked for the City of Poway. I seem to be an honorary former Poway employee - having worked as an interim there twice.
May 27 is a Trifecta!
- French Mothers' Day
- Ascension
- Our 40th!
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Have a great trip. Enjoy all those friends and the beautiful City. Don't forget the Chocolate!
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary.