Musee d'Orsay

Bad Moon Rising

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July 16th 2013
Geo: 48.8566, 2.35097 This morning we headed out for Musee d'Orsay, which is located on the left bank of the Seine River. On our last trip to Europe we had tried to visit this museum on two occasions but on each time it was unexpectedly closed. We had joked that it wasn't really a museum, rather, some kind of portal into another dimension. The museum is housed in the former Gare d'Orsay, an ... read more

Europe » France » Île-de-France

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more