Welcome to the Carnavalet. Pick a hat and then enjoy the splendidly chaotic gallimaufry of the museum that gives you the entire history of Paris in as messy a mélange as the real thing.
I love the place.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Saturday Statuary - Pick A Hat
Welcome to the Carnavalet. Pick a hat and then enjoy the splendidly chaotic gallimaufry of the museum that gives you the entire history of Paris in as messy a mélange as the real thing.
I love the place.
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Though her understanding of rotary-winged flight was somewhat specious, Hetty decided to give it a try nonetheless.
She looks like she's holding 2 tambourines and is ready to dance. I looked up the Carnavalet -- sounds fascinating! What is your favorite part(s) of the museum (besides the angel with her boobies out)?
Oh, no! She will now forever be Hetty.
Ms.M. The Carnavalet is a fabulous cornucopia of mayhem. Fortunately tourists steer clear of the place as it is a fusty mess, but it is THE museum of Paris history and it is magical. Of course my own favourite part is dedicated to the Revolution, but there are endless rooms to surprise and delight (and a beautiful garden, too). It also houses a startling amount of paintings that the tourists queueing for hours at the big galleries will always miss out on.
Anybody who truly loves Paris will love this place.
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