A Meaningful Surprise Museum in Paris
Bonjour,
I’m constantly reading and watching for new ideas and places to visit in Paris. We found a treasure yesterday by going to the Museum of the Liberation of Paris which happens to be directly across from the catacombs which we’ve visited several times.
As usual, there was a queue to get into the catacombs, but not to the museum we were visiting, and it’s totally free! How we’ve missed it, I don’t know. What an amazing experience. My only regret is that I didn’t take my 12-year-old grandson Carson here because he would have loved it. The first part is a virtual reality experience created by wearing a headpiece. After walking down 100 steps into underground bunkers which the French Resistance used, we were led through the area by John, our virtual tour guide. I was hesitant because I have issues with vertigo AND you had to put on a hair net because of COVID (no selfies here!). I had absolutely no problems and found it one of the most fascinating experiences I’ve ever had. 
So…take heed. If you don’t like history, you may want to skip this blog because it’s loaded with reading material. Or if you skip to the end, you’ll find some very pleasant pictures of all the beautiful flowers you can see on the streets of Paris. I hope, however, you will take a moment to walk back through one of the darkest hours of Parisian history. To our friend, Johnny Tyson, this is a must-see for you!
Well, I hope you found that as interesting as we did. Bernie was not in Paris during this time. His mother sent him and his sister to Alsace because it was considered German territory where she knew they would be safe. His mother worked in the Resistance so this had special meaning for Bernie.
The surrounding area which was the 14th arrondissement was quite nice with a peaceful park.
Here are the flowers I promised and our lovers of the day who were having engagement pictures taken in La Place des Vosges last evening. Asian couples almost always come to Paris for this and their wedding photos.
We are all so saddened by the news of the day. Pray for our world!
L & B
August 27, 2021 @ 10:07 am
An important history. So glad you posted this and found this museum. It was nice to see the beautiful flowers after such an emotional experience. Thank you!
August 27, 2021 @ 3:44 pm
Merci à vous!
August 27, 2021 @ 11:59 am
The museum and history was fascinating. Thanks for sharing every bit. My dad was in Paris (with the army) at the end of the War, but not for the liberation per se.
August 27, 2021 @ 3:43 pm
My Daddy was on the Champs Elysées!
August 27, 2021 @ 11:59 am
Amazing and meaningful history lesson. Thank you! We must NEVER FORGET.
August 27, 2021 @ 3:43 pm
Merci!
August 27, 2021 @ 12:12 pm
Well, Linda, damn! That was FABULOUS! And I consider the flowers at the end an offering to all the people who lived through that. Thank you!
August 27, 2021 @ 3:42 pm
Merci! The summaries tell the stories far better than I can!
August 27, 2021 @ 3:26 pm
Linda, I will definitely put the Musee de la Liberation de Paris on my list for our next visit to Paris. What a great find. Thank you.
August 27, 2021 @ 3:42 pm
So glad you liked reading about it!
August 28, 2021 @ 4:52 pm
I may have missed this in your blog, but have you read the book, “Is Paris Burning?”, essentially about the liberation? Highly recommend it if you have not.
August 28, 2021 @ 7:47 pm
No, but I’ll check it out! Merci. Right now I’m reading two books. One is by Louise Penny set in Paris called “All the Devils are Here.” The other is my bookclub book The Personal Librarian. Enjoying both.