French Revolution Seen Through the Historic Buildings of Paris

The French Revolution was one of the most bloody political upheavals in any country, and the marks of the conflict can still be seen today. Like most olden day countries, France was once ruled by an absolute monarchy, with a privileged circle of aristocracy enjoying the high life while peasants slaved away. In contrast to many other nations, the French, apparently socialist by nature, decided they had enough and rose up, overthrowing the monarchy and executing anyone who could lay claim to the throne.

History buffs visiting Paris will no doubt want to learn more about the revolution by visiting some of the historic buildings that played a part in the revolution or were impacted on by it.

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The people of France took their stand at the Palace of Versailles

French Revolution Seen Through the Historic Buildings of Paris

Louis XVI and his family were staying at the Palace of Versailles during the Women's March on Versailles, also known as The October March. It was one of the earliest and most notable events of the revolution and was sparked by the high price and lack of bread in the marketplace of Paris. When the anger over the bread met with revolutionaries who were after liberal political reforms, things soon got out of hand as the protesters robbed the city armoury of weapons and marched to the royal palace at Versailles. In violent scenes, the group besieged the palace and demanded reform of Louis XVI. This march is seen to be extremely significant in the history of the French Revolution, as the next day the crowd commanded the King and his family to return with them to Paris, thereby effectively ending the independent authority of the monarch and brought about a new balance of power.

Visitors to the Palace of Versailles will find that it is one of the largest and most luxurious castles in the whole world. Amazingly, the building encompasses around 2,143 windows, 1,252 fireplaces and 67 staircases, and to mark its importance, has been on UNESCO's World Heritage List for 30 years.

The Chapelle Expiatoire is a hidden tribute to the Restoration

The Chapelle Expiatoire really is a little gem when it comes to Paris attractions related to the revolution. Commissioned by Louis XVIII in 1815, and designed by the architect Pierre-Francois-Leonard Fontaine in 1815, the tribute really should not be missed by visitors to Paris.

Situated off the beaten tourist trail, the beautiful neoclassical chapel is situated on the former Madeleine cemetery, which was where Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette were buried after they were guillotined. Within the Chapelle Expiatoire is a hall, two gantries and a vault.

The Swiss Guards who gave their lives while trying in vain to protect the royal family at Tuileries Palace on August 10th 1792, are also remembered in the monument.

Visitors will enjoy a stroll in the public garden surrounding the monument, being noted for its tranquil feel.

The Chateau de Maison-Laffitte is an example of the many national buildings that changed hands during the Revolution

This magnificent building was built between 1630 and 1651, and is known to be a significant example of the French baroque style. It belonged to the Longueil family until 1777 when it passed to the estate of the Comte d-Artois - the brother of Louis XVI. However, during the Revolution, it was seized by the people and confiscated as national goods before being sold to army provisioner Monsier Lauchere in 1798.

French Revolution Seen Through the Historic Buildings of Paris Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Over the River, A Work In Progress Video Clips. Duration : 1.87 Mins.

October 11, 2008 - January 25, 2009 Washington , DC Christo and Jeanne-Claude: Over The River, a Work in Progress, an exhibition of more than 150 photographs, collages, drawings, and maps, will chronicle the artists process as they prepare to assemble and suspend massive silvery fabric panels horizontally over the Arkansas River in Colorado. Highlighting The Phillips Collections longstanding commitment to representing important developments in modern and contemporary art, the exhibition at The Phillips will be followed by a national tour. The Phillipss exhibition will trace the development of this ambitious project over the past 16 years by displaying the process and materials that will be used to accomplish the artistic and engineering feat. It will be accompanied by a catalogue, and the museum will also screen documentary films on the projects of Christo and Jeanne-Claude. The exhibition is organized by The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC Generously sponsored by Edgar H. and Janet M. Brenner. © The Phillips Collection, 2008

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Parisian Museums - Top 6 For the Visitor

Your Paris vacation will not be a real Paris vacation if you just spend your time inside your luxury Paris hotel. IIn Paris you should maximize that time to visit the famous museums and landmarks of the city. Aside from the Eiffel Tower and the Arc De Triumphe, the city is famous for its museums and galleries. Paris is not just a city of romance; it is also a city of art. A visit to the famous museums will surely make your Paris vacation an experience for art lover's and even those who don' t normally look at art.

On the top of the list is the largest museum in the whole world that exhibits tons and tons of historic art pieces from the medieval and the renaissance era. It also displays modern and contemporary pieces. The Louvre houses an astonishing 35,000 art pieces including works of masters such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. A visit to the Louvre is compulsory for any tour of the city.

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Displaying artworks that will define and describe the rich history of Paris, the Carnavalet Museum should be included in the list of places you should visit in Paris. This museum exhibits collections such as the Madame de Sevigne's Gallery, the Charle Le Brun Ceiling, and the famous Robespierre's Final Letter. Another bizarre exhibition is an ancient recipe for frog's legs.

Parisian Museums - Top 6 For the Visitor

If you want to view exhibitions of various counterfeited objects such as money, you should visit the Counterfeit Museum. It is an unusual yet interesting museum to visit boasting panels of genuine and authentic objects compared with fake ones. This museum features the world's masters of counterfeiting.

There is also a museum in Paris that exhibits works from the Far East. The Guimet, which is actually the surname of the founder of the museum, displays arts from China, Japan and other countries in Asia. There are also some Egyptian and Turkish items that are included in the exhibition. This museum started only as a private collection of Emile Guimet and continued to be a gallery for public viewing.

For contemporary and modern art, the Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou is the place to visit. This museum displays galleries and collections of contemporary and modern art including a wide collection of journals from around the world.

Paris also has a museum for dolls. Started as a collection of father and son Guido and Samy Odin, this museum features dolls starting from the 19th century. Aside from dolls, the museum also exhibits other toys and accessories. It also has a toy shop and a doll hospital.

Another famous museum that Paris boasts is the Orsay Museum which is actually built inside the old Orsay train station. It exhibits architectural plans, decorative pieces, paintings and photographs from the 19thcentury.

The mentioned museums are just a sampling of so many museums and galleries that you can find in the city of Paris. There are still other museums and galleries that you can visit and consider. A day will not be enough to visit all of the Parisian museums. Well, if you get tired of walking in the museum halls, there is always your luxury Paris hotel where you can retire and rest to prepare for the next tour the next day.

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Bucharest Old and New / Bucuresti Vechi si Nou

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Bucharest is the capital of Romania, a major city with more than 2 million inhabitants. In the period which stretched between the 2 World Wars (the "interbellum" or interwar period) Bucharest was widely known as "The Little Paris of the East", for its architecture and rich cultural life. Cinemas, showrooms or casinos made the interwar Bucharest an ideal destination for tourists. Theatre representations, museums, Art galleries and military fanfares gave it an unique atmosphere. However, WW2 and 50 years of Communism have left their mark on the citys appearance. This film is dedicated to presenting the changes Bucharest has undergone throughout the last century. Various Links voiebuna.wordpress.com www.nowandthen.ro www.nowandthen.ro casedeepoca.wordpress.com www.rezistenta.net www.rezistenta.net www.rezistenta.net museum.ici.ro bucharest.romaniaexplorer.com bucuresti.romaniaexplorer.com bucuresti.romaniaexplorer.com www.bucurestiivechi.ro

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Justin Bieber singing in the street with his fans.

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On April 29, 2010, Justin invited us to McDonalds. It is expected late at night outside his hotel, he went down, we made cuddly, photos .. Then he proposed that we go eat at McDonalds with lui.Sur the way we sing. Watch:)

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Claude Monet - Giverny "Les Nymphéas"

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Als Monet sich 1890 in Giverny nördlich von Paris niederließ und dort seinen Garten mit dem berühmten Seerosenteich anlegte, eröffnete er der Kunst damit ganz neue Möglichkeiten. Aus den Spiegelungen im Teich gestaltete Monet Bilder, in welchen das Oben und Unten nicht mehr eindeutig zu bestimmen ist. Welche Pflanzen, Blumen und Blüten befinden sich tatsächlich in dem Teich, welche spiegeln sich nur darin, fragt sich der erstaunte Betrachter dieser Bilder. Dimensionen und Perspektive geraten aus dem Gleichgewicht, eine getreue Maßstäblichkeit ist in diesen großen Gemälden nicht mehr festzustellen. Monet hat damit alle Dimensionen der Malerei gesprengt. Es ist ihm gelungen, die Malerei aus der Gegenständlichkeit des 19. Jahrhunderts zu befreien und die Fenster zu einer völlig neuen Kunst, zur Abstraktion, zum Absoluten aufzustoßen. Darin liegt Monets bedeutendste künstlerische Leistung, und deshalb sollen in unserer Ausstellung die berühmten Seerosenbilder eine besondere Stellung einnehmen. Wir zeigen aber nicht nur die grandiosen späten Seerosenbilder, sondern Werke aus allen Schaffensphasen Monets. Für die Ausstellung in Wuppertal entstand ein Film, der sich auf Spurensuche an die Originalschauplätze nach Giverny, Paris, London, Amsterdam, Venedig, Vétheuil und Barbizon begibt. Ein Film von Werner Raeune und Ralph Goertz in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Von der Heydt-Museum Wuppertal und Dr. Gerhard Finckh. © Institut für Kunstdokumentation / Von der Heydt-Museum Wuppertal 2009

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