Musée d'Orsay and Notre Dame de Paris

For Sunday, 29 December, Eric and I went to Musée d'Orsay to look at the Impressionist wing.  To see some of these paintings up close was amazing; some are much larger than I realized while others were smaller.  I think one of the real highlights was seeing Degas' bronze ballerinas.  Unfortunately, no photos are allowed inside the d'Orsay, so I am adding some images from the web of what we saw.

After the d'Orsay, we walked over and spent time at Notre Dame de Paris.  I really enjoy visiting cathedrals and this is the one to beat.  It is huge, the detail work is stunning, and there are gargoyles!  The cathedral is on an island in the middle of the Seine, Île de la Cité, and a great place to see both sides of the river and get a feel for the city.

Degas - 1

Degas - 2

Monet - 1

Monet - 2

Notre Dame de Paris

Gargoyles!

As you enter the chapel

Joan of Arc

Amazing stained glass

There were several down the middle of the chapel providing low lighting before the service began

Prayer candles