Almost everyone I told we were flying toParis Be enthusiastic.
The most beautiful city in the world, the most romantic in the world, it's fun to walk its streets just like that, the food is the best, the coffee is the best, everything is the best...
That, armed with such an abundance of superlatives, I set off excited and excited.
But Paris didn't make an effort for me, like she did for others, and she wasn't able to convince me.
True, it is beautiful and there is something to see in it. And yet, to my taste, it was not as successful or beautiful as other cities I have visited. Something in its atmosphere deterred me, wandering its streets did not move the hairs of my soul. In short, I did not like it.
So, how did I tellFrancophile Honey, don't you love Paris?
First of all – gently.
And immediately after the dramatic statement, so as not to hurt his bird's feelings too much, I hurried to tell him that "You know what? There were a few places I did like in Paris."
Rodin Museum Sculpture Garden
I have always loved Rodin’s sculptures, and it was clear that I would want to get to the Rodin Museum . Due to the short time, we decided to compromise and “make do” with just the garden. The museum itself is located in the building where Rodin lived, who bequeathed it to the French government on the condition that it be used as a museum for his works. It was Rodin who began placing some of his sculptures throughout his wonderful garden.
The garden is full of beautiful vegetation, a gorgeous rose garden, and Rodin's sculptures engage in lively dialogue with their surroundings and visitors.
In short? I loved it!
If I ever decide to return to Paris (I don't like it, remember, right?) I will return to the garden and then I won't miss a visit to the museum either. If I've convinced you, here you can purchase tickets for the garden and the museum or just the garden. Admission to the garden alone costs 4 euros and tickets can also be purchased at the box office.
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-17:45 Wednesday to 18:45
It is important to know that the entire museum is accessible and it is possible to borrow wheelchairs on site.
Address : 77 Rue de Varenne
Link to purchase tickets to the museum (for those who wish)
Church of St. Chapelle
This is not the place to talk about it and its history. I am here to “flatter and please” and send you straight to the upper chapel. No, that does not mean there is nothing to see in the lower one. Take a breath and slowly ascend the stairs. With emotion. Like a groom approaching his bride to cover her face with a veil, and prepare yourself for real excitement.
Even though I knew, was told, read and heard, nothing could prepare me for the spectacular sight of the impressive stained glass windows, which present about 1000 different Bible stories in a variety of shades, and encompass and envelop from all sides.
Since I won't be able to prepare you for this either, I'll settle for a warm, non-aggressive recommendation along the lines of: "Are you still here? Hurry up!"
If I return to Paris, I will happily run.
In terms of accessibility, the lower chapel has a ramp, which allows wheelchair access, and the upper one, the one I'm talking about, has access via an elevator from the adjacent building.
Address: 8 Boulevard du Palais
cost: 15 euros
Link to book tickets (advance booking recommended)
If you would like to learn more about the history of the Church of Sainte Chapelle, you are invited to read the article Sainte Chapelle – A Beautiful Souvenir from a Psychopath King.
The Sake Cold and Tartar Square
The basilica is located on the highest point in Paris, in the Montmartre district. Even if you're not a fan of churches, basilicas, and cathedrals, at least go up there for the view. And then, if you're already there, and especially if you've climbed all the stairs because you didn't notice there was a funicular, take a look inside. It's incredibly beautiful, and even from a distance you can tell that it's aware of its beauty.
And for those with mobility difficulties, you can read about accessibility to Sacra-Ker here. In this link.
Address : Rue du Chevalier de la Barre
The square, in the Montmartre district , is literally picturesque. quintessentially touristy, and despite the amount of people that packed it, I felt like I could stay there for days.
Tartar Square is full of painters sitting in front of easels. Some are painting the landscape, in front of some are passersby of the usual tourist type, waiting for them to finish painting them. Some of the painters walk through the crowd of people, trying to coax them to sit in front of them. The cafes are cute and everything has a kind of feeling of being out of time and place.
For me, this is the place in Paris.
Musee d'Orsay
A train station. That was the purpose of the building, built in 1898, but it managed to function as such for less than 40 years. An evil hand intended to destroy the beautiful building, but it was saved from the evil decree. To everyone's delight, it became an art museum that displays an impressive and beautiful collection of works from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. The shape of the building, together with the famous clock, gives additional depth to the fascinating pastime among the works.
Opening days: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 09:30-18:00 Thursdays 09:30-21:45 and closed on Mondays
cost: 14 euros. Free admission, free of charge, on the first Sunday of every month.
Address: 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur
Link to pre-order a ticket (recommended to skip the lines)
The Orangery Museum
A museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. Its most famous collection is Claude Monet's Water Lilies, displayed in two huge elliptical rooms. The museum houses the Walter Guillaume collection and includes, among other things, a wealth of impressive Impressionist works.
Address: Tuileries Garden
Opening days: Open daily from 09:00 to 17:15 Closed on Tuesdays
cost: 9 euros, tickets at the box office or on the website
I was happy to leave Paris, the city of superlatives. Although city tours are my favorite and allow me to celebrate with street scene photography, which I love so much. There was no click between me and Paris. From the moment we left it to continue our trip, the superlatives began to justify their existence.
And I believe this statement, since I managed to win the heart of a Francophile.
A few words about me
I was asked to tell you who I am.
I am Nini Atlas, 60 years old. I am slowly but surely getting older. Myself and I love to travel. Since I am the type of person who sees a story in every corner, I have a constant companion in the form of my camera and I am constantly photographing every nook and cranny. At the same time, I also write all day.
All three of these loves of mine are expressed in the blog Armed with a Lens . Stories of our trips in Israel and Europe, with each entry accompanied by photographs I took on the trip, and in quite a few of them also an addition designed to make it easier for people with disabilities, as much as I can find.
On the blog “Armed with a Lens” you can read, among other things, about our trip to France and other sites we visited in Paris.
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