Van Gogh Light Show at L’Atelier des Lumières
Bonjour mes amis,
Thursday was the perfect representation of this year’s blog theme on light. We saw the Van Gogh exposition at L’Artelier des Lumières, the workshop of light and illumination. It’s a multi-media composition that is truly hard to describe: a mix of art, music, camera projection, and digital graphic genius which produces an immersion experience like nothing I’ve ever seen. If you were on the blog last year, you may remember the Klimt. Truly, it was Bernie’s great camera that was able to capture this. Everything moves, including the floor, as images are projected on the walls, floors, ceilings, everywhere. The building was an old factory in this working class neighborhood. It’s unimpressive as you approach it, and you can’t imagine the wonders that are inside.
This area is where Bernie was born and we visited St. Ambroise church where he was baptized. 
After a surprisingly good lunch in a little neighborhood café, we headed to see the Palais Garnier or classic opera house only to find that the area we most wanted to see, the main theatre with the famous chandelier, was closed. We aborted that plan and made a quick jaunt to the Gourmet Food Store of Les Galeries Lafayette which Bob and Cindi really enjoyed. Eye candy everywhere.
Last evening, the Ludwigs treated us to a delightful dinner at one of our favorites, Le Grand Colbert. (Movie scene from “As Good as it Gets” with Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson.) WONDERFUL meal including our first taste of Ile Flottante. Also many great memories of Bernie’s 75th birthday celebration there.
We are running with all cylinders open and enjoying every minute of it. It’s been in the low 40’s at night and barely into the 60’s during the day. I know…I had to rub it in for you suffering in Alabama.
Can’t thank you all enough for your kind comments on the blog. I don’t have time to respond to all of them but they provide support to keep going!
À bientôt
L & B
October 4, 2019 @ 5:27 am
Loved the pictures of the Van Gogh exhibit! I saw it in July and thought it was amazing. Your pictures captured many of the scenes perfectly! And those desserts looked fabulous!!
October 4, 2019 @ 6:12 am
Bonjour, how do I know you? Are you in Huntsville? Glad you are along!
October 4, 2019 @ 12:16 pm
When we went to the Van Gogh, I burst into tears at the beginning and Joe cried at the end. Wasn’t’ the Japanese section amazing too? The music combined with the art!! Surely we could do that in a warehouse here – let’s get some young techies together and figure out how!
October 4, 2019 @ 3:50 pm
How about in Lowe Mill somewhere?
October 4, 2019 @ 12:27 pm
Great camera work Bernie. And the food at every place you dine looks delicious.
October 4, 2019 @ 3:50 pm
The food is awesome and thank God for all the walking!
October 4, 2019 @ 1:09 pm
Traveling with you, Bernie, and friends is awesome. Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventures.
October 4, 2019 @ 3:49 pm
Merci!
October 4, 2019 @ 2:41 pm
How would you compare the Van Gogh to the Klimt?
October 4, 2019 @ 3:49 pm
Totally different and not as good, in my opinion. Much more motion in the Klimt.
October 4, 2019 @ 4:35 pm
All the photos were great — the ones of the Van Gogh exhibit were simply exquisite! Surely this trip is a singular experience of all others for Cindi and Bob. Chris says Hi to Bob…
October 4, 2019 @ 4:43 pm
I think the Ludwigs have really enjoyed themselves. Easy, pleasant guests!
October 4, 2019 @ 5:05 pm
Every day traveling with you is a wonder! A treat for the eyes, and a pull on the heartstring of memories! Keep it up!
October 4, 2019 @ 7:29 pm
Merci!
October 4, 2019 @ 6:54 pm
Love love love reading about the L&B/C&B Paris adventures! Linda, your words are always so interesting and informative, regardless of how many or few there may be, and the photos awesome as ever.
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend before the sadness that always arrives when one must leave Paris. Can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to today 🙂 Cheers and bon weekend!
October 4, 2019 @ 7:29 pm
Such kind words, Carolyn!
October 4, 2019 @ 8:21 pm
As always…great photos…especially those of the Van Gogh multi media display! Having gone to the Klimt display, I can only imagine! Thank you for sharing your adventures! I look forward every day for another magical day!
October 5, 2019 @ 5:41 am
I liked the Klimt a little better, but both are fantastique!
October 5, 2019 @ 12:47 am
I was a few days late joining in this year, but so enjoyed getting caught up. What wonderful travels, pictures, and words.
October 5, 2019 @ 5:40 am
Thank you, Donna. Glad you joined us!
October 5, 2019 @ 4:46 am
“Jealousy” is just too weak a word – the food, the temperature, the sights! What a different world. But I’m so glad you’re enjoying so much and are giving us a peek into that world.
October 5, 2019 @ 5:40 am
Merci, Anne!!
October 5, 2019 @ 8:18 pm
So glad you folks had a full Van Gogh experience!