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Sculptures and Fountains

Molière Fountain – Fontaine Molière – 1st Arrondissement

Fontaine Molière (Molière Fountain) is a grand bronze fountain in the first arrondissement. We found it where rue Molière and rue de Richelieu meet. I love how these two streets seemingly form a wedge and the fountain dominates the point.  This image gives you an idea of the size of this fountain! It appears to be about 6 ...

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Les Dames d’Anjou by Laure Duquesne

Les Dames d’Anjou (The Ladies of the Anjou) is part of the Échappées d’Art project in Angers which began in 2016. This year, 2018, there are multiple art projects to enjoy. The street art first captivated me and I had a great time searching out all the invited paintings as well as the random “graffiti”. However, ...

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Jardin des Plantes – An Urban Oasis

Profitez bien du beau temps! Take advantage of the good weather! We definitely did that today as we set out to enjoy the Jardin des Plantes here in Angers. Parking close to the Jardin du Mail gave us the chance to see the newly finished work on Avenue Jean d'Arc.   Avenue Jean d'Arc What was just a dusty avenue ...

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Flame of Liberty

Read my story in French » What do Princess Diana and the Flame of Liberty have in common? In this post, I'll share what I discovered. Beneath Pont de l’Alma, Paris, in the tunnel, Princess Diana died in 1997 from injuries received in a car crash. Not far from this tunnel is Place de l’Alma where the Flame of Liberty ...

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Saint-Sulpice – Paris’ Second Largest Church

Read my story in French » It was the Fontaine des Quatre Évêques (Four Bishops Fountain) that drew me in search of the Church of Saint-Sulpice. Located in the Latin Quarter of the 6th arrondissement, it was the lions that intrigued me.  The photo of the fountain I had seen with its four lions languidly draped over the ...

Angers Sculptures and Fountains

Angers sculpture and fountains abound and it is really no surprise as Pierre Jean David d’Angers is the favored son of sculpture in Angers France . Visitors  will find many beautiful statues particularly in the form of fountains. With Place Lafayette just minutes walk from my house, I got to see one of my favorite ...

Lovely Nancy France is Known for its World Heritage Sites

Read my story in French » Nancy France is one of more than 20 sites in France that has been designated a world heritage center by UNESCO. Place Stanislav and its 18th century buildings was the highlight of our visit to this Art Nouveau decorated city. Storm clouds rolled through the skies the whole day be we stayed fairly ...