Early in the morning, after everyone get ready and had our breakfast we were heading to Notre Dame Cathedral. The very interesting part is we were using the metro train that was just under the Hotel we stay. So the transportation is not a problem for us as a tourist. Its was so convenient and just few steps from hotel entrance.
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| The place we were heading to~ |
Along the way to Notre Dame, we stopped at Pont Marie station and took a morning walk to Notre Dame.
As we walked, lot of new things we get to know such as Parisian morning routine, the pedestrian walkway law, the breakfast cafe and many others thing.
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| Paris morning environment |
When we was infront of the cathedral, we learnt few things of Architecture element of that building, especially the famous element such flying buttresses, gargoyle and sharp arches. Those element are representing the architecture style also can show from which era. For example, Notre Dame architecture style is represent the French Gothic Architecture.
After Notre Dame visit we walked through along river side to Musee de Lourve. Most of the famous place are located nearby the river. Based from the historical source, back in previous century the river called Seine River was a main routes for trader. It was so nice to have a river scenery from every places and can be a clue for anyone who get lost. On our half way to the Lourve we found the Love Lock Bridge, where I witness the Parisian is one of the most romantic people are true.
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| In front of the Love Lock Bridge |
Once reached the Lourve I getting so excited, because the building I learnt about before just from the books and internet now was infront of me. Even the I'm not a historical person who love museum, but the feeling to go and get to know what the Lourve have inside made my heart race. Long queue and crowded of people, still could not stop me from feel so excited.
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| A very nice sunny day at Musee de Lourve |
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| Walkway inside of the museum |
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| Sculpture Exhibition Hall |
While other people exploring the arts exhibited in this museum, I was focusing more to the architecture element of the building. The interior arrangement of every hall,columns and ceiling structure was more attractive to me than the art sculpture. I was fascinated by the architecture element of this building.
Done with the Lourve, we heading to Centre Georges Pompidou the modern art museum. The building was design by two famous architect Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers.
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| The Georges Pompidou,Paris |
While heading to this place from Pont Neuf metro station I had experience the insecure feeling while passed by the crowded area near Chatelet station. It was because we kept remind our self to stay cautious of pickpocket and whenever get into the crowded places the feeling will automatically comes. But fortunately we safely reached the destination without having any difficulties.
Once enter the Pompidou, I was fascinated by the design of the exposed ceiling that shows all the ducting and the M&E system of the building.
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| On the ground floor of the Center Pompidou Building. Where all the visitors facilities was located. |
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| The art gallery |
Even the artworks and all the sculptures was so amazing, I can't understand the art. But from those explanation of the artwork,one thing I have learnt is; art is subjective. Just throw out the emotion or the issue. Different people will have different perspective on whatever they see. That is what I understand about art.
The whole second day in Paris we spent for art museums. So the next day we went to Villa Savoye. It was away from Paris city and located at Poissy,about 45 minutes journey by train.
Villa Savoye is the first modernism architecture residence build by Le Cobusier. It was Le Cobusier's family vacation house. The house was built with five architecture point that introduce the modernism style to the world. That consist of ;
Functional roof
Supported by ground-level pilotis
Free floor plan
Long vertical glass window
Freely designed facade
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| Villa Savoye |
I was totally feel so happy for been there and witnessed the whole house and even get to feel the environment of the residence with my own self.
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| Entrance Way |
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| Living Hall with long vertical window |
We even get a chance to sat on the designed chair by Le Cobusier. So grateful! Even the chair was there in ages but still comfortable to sat on.
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| Kitchen Area |
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| Hallway and interior spaces |
Finished our half day of the third day in Paris by visit Villa Savoye we continue another half day to enjoy the life in Paris City. From Poissy we took a train to Charles de Gualle Etoile. First thing we saw once get out from underground metro station is Arc de Triomphe. The most famous monument in Paris located on the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle.
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| Arc de Triomphe |
From Etoile we just freely walk through the Avenue des Champ-Elysees for shopping. There got a lot of boutique and nice branded shop where people can get original stuff for fashion such as Louis Vuitton, H&M, GAP, Chanel, Guess and many more. We just too excited to see all those shops but got no chance to shopping because of the limited time that wasted on finding the toilet. About 1 km walked from Place Charles de Gualle we found the bus stop and took a ride to souvenir shop area near Lourve.
Our evening just finish like that, went here and there for shopping.
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| Avenue des Champs Elysees |
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| Scenery of Paris City |
It was a happy tired day in Paris. We made a last visit to Eiffel Tower that night to watch light performance.
Its a colder night compare to last few days. Lots of people were also waiting for the show, not only groups of friends, but families, romantic couples and the salesman was there and made that place happening.
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| Eiffel Tower at night and the light show |
That was the exploration of our third day in Paris. The next day we were spent the whole day in Paris Disneyland in Marne la Vallee at the east of Paris. I not that excited for Disneyland because I am not theme park person. But when we reached in Disneyland, slowly I get the excitement. Even I was not brave enough to ride all rides but at least I tried few rides and it was worth try. I really enjoy the scenery and all the design from the landscape till the detail of every structure and buildings that create with the themes from all the character in Disney animation. Those things lead me to imagine that theme park designer also is not bad.
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| Disney Character |
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| Disney Castle and Fantasy World |
to be continue..
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