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  1. Cindi
    October 2, 2019 @ 7:31 am

    What a wonderful day we had chatting in the rain with a couple from Boston, waiting to get into the D’Orsay; discovering a great place for lunch within; taking in the architecture of the building & the art itself. The Saint-Chapelle was spectacular as well.

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 6:02 am

      Cindi and BOb, you guys have been troopers as we’ve worked you hard. So many steps!!!!!!

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  2. Natalie
    October 2, 2019 @ 10:16 am

    Great ending to which I often coin as #RealLife! So much good about today! The artwork obviously and I like how Bernie set it up for us “back home & behind the screen.” The shots taken from inside the clock were awesome…love seeing the clock w/ a hint of city & then reverse, peering through the clock w/the city zoomed in. The chairs in the cafe- were they acrylic? Love the pops of color…and sparkle?! Just to clarify, mom, I believe you were the only one w bad hair – Bernie and Cindi were rockin theirs, ha! Lastly, Bob’s stained glass – just gorgeous!!

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 6:01 am

      The chairs were acrylic. This is someplace to take you on another visit! I knew you would comment on my “bad hair!” Ha!

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  3. Paula Steigerwald
    October 2, 2019 @ 10:40 am

    If someone didn’t appreciate art before those pictures, they will get a new understanding!! Looks like a great day…lavamatic and all!

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:59 am

      Hey, your turn is coming in the Lavomatic!! Looking forward to seeing you.

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  4. Monica & Marlyn
    October 2, 2019 @ 11:32 am

    It was great that they put everything back on one floor for you. So much wonderful art, all in one blog! The story of the two-piece luncheon painting was fascinating.

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:59 am

      Yes, much easier to view the Impressionists!

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  5. Elaine Kohan
    October 2, 2019 @ 11:45 am

    We love the d’Orsay and always have lunch in that beautiful restaurant.

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:58 am

      Elaine, tell me how I know you. Are you in Huntsville? So glad you’re along!

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  6. Thad
    October 2, 2019 @ 12:15 pm

    Beautiful art! One of my favorite museums.
    Thanks Linda!

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:57 am

      So glad you liked the art!

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  7. Ann Wiles
    October 2, 2019 @ 12:30 pm

    Love this post with the artwork and their explanations! Thank you.

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:57 am

      Merci à vous!

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  8. Carolyn Barnabo
    October 2, 2019 @ 1:18 pm

    Fabulous posts and photos from Montmartre and the Orsay, L&B and C&B! Love the photo of ‘bad hair day’ and the (mental) image of you four going from the 5th-floor Impressionist gallery to the chicken man (yum!) and of course the all-important lavomatic. Well done, well done 🙂

    Also impressed by the Maximilien Luce painting of a street in 1871 Bloody Week 🙁 Will look for him and his other works next visit to Orsay.

    Don’t know how you’re all doing it but keep on rollin’ you amazing Paris energizer bunnies! xx

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:56 am

      You always offer such support and enthusiasm in your comments. Merci beaucoup!

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  9. Jeanie Thompson
    October 2, 2019 @ 1:33 pm

    Linda, what fun and I know how much work this represents! Thank you for treating us to these visions and reminders. I was in Giverny in 2010 — there’s no way to describe it except to say that you literally walk through the paintings when you tour the garden, A bold French child said, “hello” to me in English and seemed so proud of himself. I love those cultural touch points.

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:56 am

      Giverny is wonderful. Do you go with us? I can’t remember!

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  10. Betsy Cobb
    October 2, 2019 @ 1:38 pm

    Lovely, my favorite museum in Paris! The chairs in the cafe look new (and very colorful) since my last visit. [I also Love Musee Marmatton Monet!! In 16th Arr maybe. ]

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:54 am

      Hi Betsy,
      Don’t know about whether the chairs in the café are new, but they were certainly striking. We have visited the Musée Marmatton Monet years ago. Have to see it again.

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  11. Jill Gardner
    October 2, 2019 @ 2:41 pm

    I love the mod chairs in the restaurant in the museum!! How cool! and I enjoyed the art!
    Thanks, Jill

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:53 am

      Merci! How’s the new gig?

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  12. Peggy Bilbro
    October 2, 2019 @ 2:48 pm

    I loved the art photos and explanations! Thanks tons for including us in your visit to the exhibition.

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:52 am

      We saw your doctor friend and his wife at the exhibit!!

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  13. Pat O'Brien
    October 2, 2019 @ 5:02 pm

    I have 2 top choices for today, both with a little personal connection. We have the Garden at Giverny in our living room that we picked up(frame included) for $40 at a thrift store several years ago. The 2nd is the Floor Scrapers. I just finished a couple rooms of very uncomfortable ceramic tile installation 2 days ago and I consider the workers as brothers in pain. If I’d seen this earlier, I could have used their idea of having a bottle of wine by their side during their work.

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:52 am

      Love your comment, Pat!

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  14. Lynne Berry Vallely
    October 2, 2019 @ 6:38 pm

    Love love love the shout out! Sure wish I could have been with ya’ll, rain and all.

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:51 am

      Yes, it was a fun day!

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  15. Cynthia Parsons
    October 3, 2019 @ 12:45 am

    This is my favorite day of your trip. Thanks for sharing. I didn’t get to Musee d’Orsay on my first trip & WILL return to visit. About Monet & his portrait of Camille at her death… I’ve just finished reading: Claude & Camille – A Novel of Monet by Stephanie Cowell. You might enjoy putting it on your reading list when you’re back in the States.
    Thanks, again, for sharing your fine photos. Love to you all! Cynthia

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    • lspalla
      October 3, 2019 @ 5:51 am

      Bonjour Cynthia, thanks for the reading tip and so glad you enjoyed the post!! I’m delighted at all the responses.

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