Louvre Courtyard

The outside of the Louvre is just as stunning, grand and spectacular as the inside in my opinion, so I thought I would prove it to you.

Pyramid_day

Look how tiny the people are in comparison to the building. You have no idea how small you feel.

This one was taken from inside the pyramid entrance. It is my favorite.

Grand is the only word that seems fitting. I love the fountains against the backdrop of the facade.

I love the details, like the lampposts

While others are busy mingling around the art, I sneak peaks out of the closest window and take pictures. I love the layers in this shot. Beauty lined up one right behind the other…

Then, as the sun starts falling, I head back to the same spot to notice the subtle difference.

Here I go again…taking pictures out of the window of the courtyard below.

The colorful sky sets the backdrop and makes the whole picture. It is amazing how light can change the feel of a place.

Dusk leads to night fall. Check back next time for the magical shots of the Louvre Courtyard after dark.

Paris Parfait
December 8th, 2007
The picture taken through the arch and the last photo are particularly lovely. xo

Kathy
December 8th, 2007
Oh, wow! These are amazing shots. Truly awesome! My husband and I went to Paris summer of ’04 and this just took me back. Thank you for visiting my blog.

NurseTerry
December 8th, 2007
Just think about the fact that the Louvre was a palace…it boggles my mind…all that cleaning!

Sognatrice
December 8th, 2007
Makes me want to go read The DaVinci Code again

Angie
December 8th, 2007
Thank you for those beautiful pics! 14 more days…I can’t wait!!

My Melange
December 9th, 2007
Tara~ Thanks, means alot coming from the queen of store window photos!! xoxo
Kathy~ Thanks! Glad I could bring back some good memories for you
Terri~ I wonder how much Merry Maids would charge to clean it? lol!
Angie~ You are welcome…a little excited are you?

anne
December 9th, 2007
Love the photos..I really like France not been to Paris though, hubby prefers Spain and Italy. I think a trip to Paris is called for. He wouldn;t mind though because of all the architecture.We always make sure there is something for the two of us to enjoy. Mine is shopping, sometimes though I would like a shopping female with me!!!

My Melange
December 9th, 2007
Anne~ I love Italy too!! Haven’t been to Spain…yet. I’ll be your Paris shopping buddy

anne
December 9th, 2007
I love France, Italy and Spain..Barcelona is a must. We spent 10 days there in 2003, it is a beautiful city. All I have to do is overcome my fear of flying on my own, and I would welcome you to be my Paris shopping buddy