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Randy and Vivian Black's Photo Gallery France-Germany Trip - May 2009 France Louvre
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Louvre

Date: 09/08/2009
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The courtyard of the Louvre, largest building in the world.  My feet hurt just looking at the building.

The courtyard of the Louvre, largest building in the world. My feet hurt just looking at the building.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Glass pyramid in Louvre courtyard.  By famous architect, I.M. Pei.

Glass pyramid in Louvre courtyard. By famous architect, I.M. Pei.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Denon wing of the Louvre.  Highlights Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities.

Denon wing of the Louvre. Highlights Greek, Etruscan and Roman antiquities.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Ah, Venus de Milo, a rare Greek statue.  Most statues are Roman copies of lost Greek originals, so Venus was a rare find.

Ah, Venus de Milo, a rare Greek statue. Most statues are Roman copies of lost Greek originals, so Venus was a rare find.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Venus stands alone at the end of a long hallway.  She is swamped with visitors.

Venus stands alone at the end of a long hallway. She is swamped with visitors.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Beautiful mosaic from ancient Greek temple.

Beautiful mosaic from ancient Greek temple.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Mosaic from ancient Greek temple.

Mosaic from ancient Greek temple.

Date: 05/25/2009
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The Louvre building is a work of art by itself.

The Louvre building is a work of art by itself.

Date: 05/25/2009
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A room full of Roman emperors and empresses.

A room full of Roman emperors and empresses.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Temporary storage of antiquities in a covered courtyard.  The Louvre is constantly being renovated -- the building is so old!

Temporary storage of antiquities in a covered courtyard. The Louvre is constantly being renovated -- the building is so old!

Date: 05/25/2009
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Winged Victory.  One of our favorites!

Winged Victory. One of our favorites!

Date: 05/25/2009
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Winged Victory ... she is absolutely spectacular!

Winged Victory ... she is absolutely spectacular!

Date: 05/25/2009
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Galerie d'Apollon. All things French. Paintings of Frenchmen, cases of porcelain, silver, crystal, jewels owned by French kings.

Galerie d'Apollon. All things French. Paintings of Frenchmen, cases of porcelain, silver, crystal, jewels owned by French kings.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Entry gate to the Galerie d'Apollon (the hall of French goodies).

Entry gate to the Galerie d'Apollon (the hall of French goodies).

Date: 05/25/2009
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Classic scene in the Louvre.  The lady has that "my feet hurt" face.

Classic scene in the Louvre. The lady has that "my feet hurt" face.

Date: 05/25/2009
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A Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Grande Galerie.

A Leonardo Da Vinci painting in the Grande Galerie.

Date: 05/25/2009
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Now Vivian has the "my feet hurt" face.  Glad they put these circular couches in the Grande Galerie.

Now Vivian has the "my feet hurt" face. Glad they put these circular couches in the Grande Galerie.

Date: 05/25/2009
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In the Mona Lisa room.  On one side of the room is this unbelievably huge painting...

In the Mona Lisa room. On one side of the room is this unbelievably huge painting...

Date: 05/25/2009
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...and on the other side is the Mona Lisa.  The crowds are unbelievable.  There's no way to get near her.

...and on the other side is the Mona Lisa. The crowds are unbelievable. There's no way to get near her.

Date: 05/25/2009
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