The is the place that we moved to where we will be staying when we are in Paris. It is beautiful. I have not posted any pictures yet of the libraries (yes four to five full libraries from floor to ceiling). It is cool inside and Welc purchased a fan so on hot nights we have some air circulation.
I find myself more and more intrigued with the paintings and drawings everywhere. I want to know the story behind them all.
This place is located by the Bastille which originally was a fortress but soon became a jail for political prisoners. It was here that angry citizens rising up against the excesses of the monarchy on July 14 1789 stormed the Bastille. This began the French Revoluation and destroyed the hated symbol of oppression. There is now in it's place a column which they call July Column with the Angel of Liberty on top to commemorate those who died in the revolution.
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