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The Louvre Pyramid Up Close

2 September 2009 By: Marlene38 Comments

The Louvre Museum wasn’t in our list the first time we visit Paris.  Not until I read and watched the Da Vinci Code that I realized I missed my chance of a lifetime to see the world’s largest museum.  I thought I would never get any chance so I indulged in watching the film over and over, lol!  I’ve been held captive by a notion that travelling for pleasure is not meant to travel the same places all the time.  Even if I want to visit the same place again, it’s unlikely to happen.  Maybe because there are so many countries, so many places to visit eventually.

But anyone who have been to Paris would definitely say it’s one of the must-visit again places.  And that’s what we did nine months ago.  Our second trip to Paris gave us the chance to visit the Louvre Museum.  The pyramid was not that astounding by day because of the absence of lights.  It’s part of the entrance to the museum and believe me, anyone can afford to get inside for 9€ – 14€.

The Louvre Museum Pyramid among the crowds.

The Louvre Museum Pyramid among the crowds.

With quilt jackets on, bonnets on the head and winter gloves covering the hands, these people were having a good time in the museum area.  And we were one of them, though, you can’t find me in the pic above because I was behind the camera.  It’s somewhere around here where Tom Hanks did the last scene of  The Da Vinci Code, but I was wondering how large the crowd that day they managed to shoo away, hehee…

Around Louvre Museum

The ground around The Louvre Museum

About Marlene

Marlene works as a teacher, but she blogs in her spare time. She started blogging in 2007, and since then, it has become one of her hobbies. She writes for Lemback.com, which she and her husband have built and managed but later moved to Wordpress to join other WP bloggers. Connect Marlene on Twitter

Comments

  1. LetUpdate says

    2 September 2009 at 21:20

    I aware how the film can be very effective to promote country tourism. 😀
    .-= LetUpdate´s last blog ..Pick the Blog Theme =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 14:59

      Yes, indeed. The Louvre Museum has increased it’s tourist visits after the release of the book and film.

      Reply
  2. HOBO(nickname) says

    3 September 2009 at 04:35

    The building excellent architecture.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:00

      I would say so…

      Reply
  3. willie says

    3 September 2009 at 05:39

    Hi Marlene,

    Not seen you for quite sometimes in my blog. By the way, I like your new blog layout. Simple yet user friendly.

    Oh this one is a museum. Was it shown in the Da Vinci Code? It surely looks beautiful to me. I always dream of travelling to Paris one day. Do they speak English?

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:03

      Hi Willie, it’s because of my job. I can’t have enough time to bloghop yet.

      Yes, it’s shown in the movie – part of the interior and that pyramid. Keeping dreaming, you’ll be there someday. Sure, they can speak english.

      Reply
  4. Nick Phillips says

    3 September 2009 at 05:54

    Wow, the Louvre Pyramid! I would love to visit that place 😀
    .-= Nick Phillips´s last blog ..When Will It All End? =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:04

      Thumbs up, I highly recommend you do it.

      Reply
  5. business mobile tariffs says

    3 September 2009 at 11:04

    @ willie– French is there local language. But they can spake English. Paris is really very beautiful place to seen. Its mostly known for its latest fashion.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:05

      I couldn’t agree more. Paris is known for fashion and popular trademarks.

      Reply
  6. Ridiculous blogger says

    3 September 2009 at 15:41

    Nakapunta ka na ng Paris?

    Sosyalan ka pala!

    Reply
    • Amor says

      4 September 2009 at 10:36

      Si Marlene pa, travel ang pahinga nyan, hehe.
      .-= Amor´s last blog ..Dress Up Day =-.

      Reply
    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:07

      @Ridiculous: Hehee! Sosyal baga? Di naman. Nagkataon lang na nasa Europe pareho ang Sweden at France.

      @Amor: Hahaa, di naman palagi. Kapag may budget lang. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Ruchi says

    3 September 2009 at 20:49

    Lovely place..I would plan my next trip soon…Thanks for sharing.
    .-= Ruchi´s last blog ..Benefits of Apple =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:08

      And be sure to share it with us. I’d love to read your travel stories.

      Reply
  8. EarningStep says

    4 September 2009 at 01:38

    wow.. look like a nice place to spend weekend with friends
    .-= EarningStep´s last blog ..My monthly report – EarningStep dot com august report =-.

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    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:12

      A weekend in Paris is not quite enough, but to be in Louvre for two days perhaps.

      Btw, I have a problem opening posts on your blog. I couldn’t get into the single page. The message says that the browser has got a wrong command or something.

      Reply
  9. Michael Aulia says

    4 September 2009 at 08:05

    and Dan Brown said that the pyramid was made of 666 glasses and he is wrong. It’s supposed to be 673 or something pieces of glasses

    But I’d love to go to Paris one day 😀
    .-= Michael Aulia´s last blog ..Happy Birthday, Google Chrome =-.

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    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:14

      I should have counted it myself, hahaa.

      It was just a myth that he integrated in his book. I don’t think he didn’t know the truth, though.

      Sure, I highly recommend it.

      Reply
  10. Flashpoints says

    4 September 2009 at 08:06

    Thanks for apprising me about such beautiful place and you have taken best views in your camera.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      4 September 2009 at 15:15

      Thanks. Just honing my photography interest.

      Reply
  11. liferamblings says

    4 September 2009 at 17:53

    what an amazing museum. too bad i missed the golden opportunity of visiting this place when i was touring Paris some years ago. 🙁
    .-= liferamblings´s last blog ..PhotoHunt – Orange =-.

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    • Marlene says

      6 September 2009 at 19:36

      Oh, you missed it. Just like our first trip, but there’s always a second chance.

      Reply
  12. liferamblings says

    6 September 2009 at 16:54

    Hi Marlene!

    i’ve an award for you. i hope you’ll stop by and collect it.
    .-= liferamblings´s last blog ..Happy 1st Blogoversary and Awards Fiesta 2 =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      6 September 2009 at 19:37

      Eee! I’m excited! Thanks a lot. I’ll go claim soon.

      Reply
  13. Diabetis says

    6 September 2009 at 18:03

    Ako kaya, kelan kaya ako makakapunta diya.
    .-= Diabetis´s last blog ..Diabetes Reversal Report Review =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      6 September 2009 at 19:39

      Hindi ko rin masasagot ang tanong na yan, pero hindi naman imposible pumunta sa kahit saan yata.

      Reply
  14. business mobile tariffs says

    7 September 2009 at 08:16

    Hi Marlene, I read the comment no 11 and your reply there. I thinks that you have to review your comment policy. I thinks that quantity is much better than quality in blogging. Because google always monitor that how much traffic on your site or blog. I am giving a reference Pls check its comment policy http://www.infectedbybugs.com/. I am very much inspired with it. I apologies if i say some thing wrong.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      9 September 2009 at 22:51

      Thank you for referring the site. I still go for a quality content with quality comments, too. Quantity will some come when my blog becomes popular.

      I will look into this later.

      Reply
  15. Joy says

    8 September 2009 at 11:03

    Heard a lot about this but haven’t read the book yet. Very nice capture Len.
    .-= Joy´s last blog ..Australian Father’s Day =-.

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    • Joy says

      9 September 2009 at 01:36

      Thanks for the alert about commenting on my blog Len. Kundi pa..diko malalaman may problema.
      .-= Joy´s last blog ..Australian Father’s Day =-.

      Reply
      • Marlene says

        9 September 2009 at 22:53

        You’re welcome, Joy. Ilang comments na rin kasi ang di pumasok. Visit ko uli doon at let’s see kung maayos na.

        Reply
  16. dlysen says

    9 September 2009 at 15:13

    Why people are making pyramid? what do we get inside the structure? But I guest its really a good art and nice eye sight.
    .-= dlysen´s last blog ..Friends love at all times =-.

    Reply
    • Marlene says

      9 September 2009 at 22:55

      You got it right, it’s for art’s sake and for a place’s trademark.

      Thank you for your visit. Hope to see you again. 🙂

      Reply

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