Paris Friday and Saturday

This was an exhausting day! We set off to Musee Picasso only to find it has been closed since last year and will be so for another three years. The only compensation was that it was a lovely area with numerous private galleries. Found a lovely textiles shop with interesting gifts. We then caught a couple of trains to the Pompidou Centre and were pleased that the last train stopped very close to the Gallery. It was lunch time so had an expensive light lunch at Georges on the 6th level with stunning views of Paris. Afterwards we did the temporary exhibitions on this level. I was most impressed with the work of British artist Lucien Freud. The exhibition even included our Canberra work 'After Cezanne'. I was interested that he had several paintings of his garden. Roger was impressed by The Dreamland's exh that showed how architecture was inspired by the great expositions. Found the Elle exhibition overwhelming, The permanent collection is outstanding. Was sorry I did Elle first -Roger at least had the good sense to sleep or sit through that so was revived for the permanent exh. The sculptures looked fantastic set on water in areas beyond the exhibition space. The permanent collection is a wonderful record of 20th century work by many very well known artists. We just had enough energy to do the Brancusi studio near by. Caught a bus home for a picnic tea. I finished my little painting of Helene's beautiful garden. It is getting late and still have to finish packing.
Today did St Ouen's market. It was a combination of expensive antiques, interesting
memorabilia, bits and pieces, junk and cheap clothes. Bought a couple of inexpensive bits. Next went to Marmottan Musee; fantastic exh linking Monet with Abstract art. His late works are so inspiring and interesting seen beside the likes of Kandinsky, Pollock and Krazner etc. Afterwards took a most interesting bus trip that ended at the Seine. Took a boat trip to end our Paris sojourn. Found a bus to Gare du Nord. Had a cheap tea and came home to pack and blog. The end of blogging in Paris
Cheers Jo