Nestled on the left bank of the Seine, in the heart of Paris, the Musée d'Orsay is more than just a museum, it’s a journey through time, art, and architectural wonder. Housed in a former Beaux-Arts railway station once known as the Gare d'Orsay, this building is a masterpiece in itself, seamlessly blending history with creativity. We… Continue reading The Musée d’Orsay in Paris
We had a brief stop in the small town of Cuijk. Located in The Netherlands, this town is part of the Liberation Route. The Liberation Route Europe is an international remembrance trail connecting important milestones of modern European history. Liberation Route Europe links the main regions along the advance of the Western Allied Forces during WWII. … Continue reading A Stop In Cuijk
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A 2,000-year-old limestone quarry in the rugged Alpilles hills near Les Bau-de-Provence might not seem like a destination for artist, but think again. The original quarry closed in 1935 and has been used for such films as the 1960's “Testament of Orpheus”. In 1975 a man named Albert Plécy had the clever idea to use… Continue reading Quarries of Light
My most recent visit back to Manchester, New Hampshire gave me the opportunity to visit the Currier Museum of Art Through a guided docent tour, one can enjoy the mixture of European and American art, photograph, and sculpture displayed in this art museum. These works include such renewed artist at Hopper, Picasso, Monet, O'Keffe, Wyeth,… Continue reading A Visit to The Currier Musuem
Gloucester, Massachusetts & the Cape Ann Museum by Angelina & Mike Chute (2019, January 7) The holidays are over. Our roses are dormant, sound asleep for the next three months. This is the time when Angelina and I catch up on other things that we like to do, like frequent day-trips to somewhere — eclectic destinations that… Continue reading Gloucester, Massachusetts & the Cape Ann Museum by The Rose Journal
The Château de Chantilly As one of the jewels of France's cultural heritage, we had to visit this site. The amazing part is that this site has survived through the generation and was once a home of the last King of France- Louis-Philippe son's- the Duke of Aumale. The chateau houses most of the… Continue reading Domaine de Chantilly-France
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