Today we decided to go see the Frank Gehry building in the Bois de Bolougne built for the Louis Vuitton Foundation. Since it's a Monday most of the museums are closed and it makes this an appealing destination. We followed the route that takes us west on the tram to Porte de la Chapelle and from there continues on via bus over to the Porte Maillot on the west side of the city and right next to the Bois. On the walk over we stopped at a little cafe for a cafe prior actually entering the bois; as we've subjected Gina and Terry to our tea in the morning and it doesn't quite hit the right spot for coffee drinkers.
Another 10 minute walk had us over at the building and in line for tickets. Since the building is for many people as interesting as the art inside, one can't go wrong even if you hate contemporary modern art. We marveled at the cascade on the east side of the building and drank in the views from the upper terraces of the park and the surrounding buildings. There are very interesting views of La Defense and the Eiffel Tower to be had as well. The one fascinating exhibition that we especially wanted to show them, a room of wall sized resin impregnated canvases with intricate small patterns enclosing a several hundred pound meteorite from Russia, had unfortunately been disassembled and moved on to another exhibition. But we were enchanted by the experience.
Back to the apartment with a quick stop at BHV, Deb's favorite store, for an additional bag for Terry and Gina to cart home swag and a quiet dinner at the apartment. Tomorrow is the last full day we will have with Terry & Gina so we have more good things planned.
Today we decided to go see the Frank Gehry building in the Bois de Bolougne built for the Louis Vuitton Foundation. Since it's a Monday most of the museums are closed and it makes this an appealing destination. We followed the route that takes us west on the tram to Porte de la Chapelle and from there continues on via bus over to the Porte Maillot on the west side of the city and right next to the Bois. On the walk over we stopped at a little cafe for a cafe prior actually entering the bois; as we've subjected Gina and Terry to our tea in the morning and it doesn't quite hit the right spot for coffee drinkers.
Another 10 minute walk had us over at the building and in line for tickets. Since the building is for many people as interesting as the art inside, one can't go wrong even if you hate contemporary modern art. We marveled at the cascade on the east side of the building and drank in the views from the upper terraces of the park and the surrounding buildings. There are very interesting views of La Defense and the Eiffel Tower to be had as well. The one fascinating exhibition that we especially wanted to show them, a room of wall sized resin impregnated canvases with intricate small patterns enclosing a several hundred pound meteorite from Russia, had unfortunately been disassembled and moved on to another exhibition. But we were enchanted by the experience.
Back to the apartment with a quick stop at BHV, Deb's favorite store, for an additional bag for Terry and Gina to cart home swag and a quiet dinner at the apartment. Tomorrow is the last full day we will have with Terry & Gina so we have more good things planned.
I love that fountain!
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