Marie Antoinette. She had a wager with her brother-in-law that he couldn't complete a small palace and gardens in less than three months. He hired 1000 craftsmen and won the bet, it was completed in 63 days. It's not the palace that draws the people, but the gardens. Come take a stroll with us through this magnificent garden. Not only will you see roses, but also peacocks, baby peacocks, cats and a variety of flowers.
It's hot today! 86 degrees might not seem that hot, but we've been in the sun all morning and the humidity is high. We stopped for lunch to cool off and refresh.
Michele recommend we go to the Foundation Louis Vitton. We almost vetoed this, but decided to push on and we are so glad we did. It was certainly not to be missed. As we turned the corner you couldn't miss the building!
Bernard Arnault commissioned American Frank Gehry to design the Foundation Louis Vitton as a new space to discover contemporary artistic creation. From the brochure--"Geometric curves and lines match the shapes of the garden and the twelve glass sails play with the light and reflections of water from the basin in which the building stands. The building is a constant interplay of outside and inside and invites the visitor on a walk through a space of shifting perspectives to create a unique architectural experience".
The featured exhibit was by Daniel Buren. He added all the color to the outside of the building, which is usually a clear color. The color blocks really add to the interest.
Inside, the exhibit is "China in the Collection".
We were amazed at the creativity of the artists. Even if you're not a fan of this kind of art, it can't help but hold your interest due to the size and the subject matter.
We went to each level to see the views.
The gardens on the property were perfectly manicured and being enjoyed by children and adults alike.
We are so glad we had this wonderful day even though we had to come home and take a nap!
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