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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.

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

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

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

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I love the details, like the lampposts

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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…

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

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

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

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

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      Paris Parfait
      December 8th, 2007

      The picture taken through the arch and the last photo are particularly lovely. xo

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      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.

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      NurseTerry
      December 8th, 2007

      Just think about the fact that the Louvre was a palace…it boggles my mind…all that cleaning!

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      Sognatrice
      December 8th, 2007

      Makes me want to go read The DaVinci Code again ;)

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      Angie
      December 8th, 2007

      Thank you for those beautiful pics! 14 more days…I can’t wait!!

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      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?

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      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!!!

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      My Melange
      December 9th, 2007

      Anne~ I love Italy too!! Haven’t been to Spain…yet. I’ll be your Paris shopping buddy ;)

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      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 :-)

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