Friday, May 04, 2018
Hôtel Lauzun, Ile St. Louis
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The exterior sure doesn't give away the opulence inside--no telling whether it's sumptuous or whether it's been given the "épuré" treatment.
ReplyDeleteIt IS a little over the top, but imagine how many artists it must have sustained!
Love your watercolors, as always.
You're correct. The exterior is discrete as are all the hotel particulier on Ile St. Louis.
DeleteThey are not advertising their sumptuousness.
Thank you ❤️
PS there is an exquisite gold dolfin to the right of the entry that drops a hint.
DeleteOver the top:) Love your paintings w/ the portrait and cherubs:)
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of parts of the Louvre. Was it built in the same time period?
ReplyDeleteThe creators were the same mecs: Le Vaux, le Brun, Simon Vouet
Deletedid you have any of the feeling I had at the Hermitage? "ah, so this is why they had a revolution!"
ReplyDeleteNo, it never occurred to me Jane 😄❤️👍🏻
DeleteLove the watercolor, Carol. ❤️ Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you get to do these wonderful things and are willing to share with us.
I live through you!
This was unbelievable. It’s over whelming the richness of the designs.
ReplyDeleteWow! Who knew? Thanks for giving me a new to do list
ReplyDeleteI knew it was there a long time. But Robin thankfully told me how easy it is to get inside.
DeleteA dream come true really.
Beautiful Carol!
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup! I have learned so much through you.
On my list for the next trip, thanks, Carol, for always giving me new places to visit and for keeping me connected to Paris when I'm not there.
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome S. Make sure they are open. Check theor calendar before booking your trip!
DeleteWow! What a place, I think one hour would be enough for me! I love your watercolors. I really like your final photo looking out the window, with the green trees, wooden window panes and the gold balcony railings....what a view :)
ReplyDeleteI know...the old glass nicely distorts the buildings in the view...a keeper ❤️
DeleteI Thought I recognized that gorgeous place .What a delightful post . I too attended the Ritz sale & preview . What crazy prices !!
ReplyDeleteWe are back in Canada till mid Oct so will live our Paris life vicariously through your posts
The amount of embellishment was so dizzying that I had to keep coming back to your watercolors to make sense of it all! Thank you for your inside looks at secret Parisian places!
ReplyDeleteCarol - I LOVE this! Next time you do an activity along the Seine let me know and I'll join you! xElaine
ReplyDeleteLovely photography and watercolours....your blog is always lovely!
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