I went to see the Proust exhibition last week at the Musée Carnavalet (I will be writing about it next week) and as I was exiting, I took a moment to take in the beautiful courtyard and gardens, which I’ve always admired.
The Musée Carnavalet recently went through an extensive renovation which took close to four years and reopened in 2021. The once sooty limestone on the exterior has been returned to its original, glorious color and the statues, the gorgeous stone goddesses, and reliefs are now gleaming. Another new feature is the appearance of panels with information about certain architectural elements of the garden and the courtyard.
The museum is a conglomeration of two former hotel partuculiers, the Hôtel de Carnavalet built in 1548 and the onetime home of Madame Sevigné, and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau, built in the 16th century that were combined to make the Musée Carnavalet. Opened in 1880, the museum is dedicated to the history of Paris.
Musée Carnavalet
23 rue de Sevigné, 75003
https://www.carnavalet.paris.fr/musee-carnavalet
I am excited to launch a new series of Eye Prefer Paris Postcards with the Doors of Paris.
The limited-edition series of Eye Prefer Paris Door Collection Postcards are available three different ways.
18 cards: 3 Red Doors, 3 Blue Doors, 3 Green Doors, 3 Wood Doors, 3 Iron Doors, and 3 Door Knockers.
Cost: $65- Free shipping
9 postcards: 3 Red Doors, 3 Blue Doors, 3 Green Doors.
Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping
9 postcards: 3 Wood Doors, 3 Iron Doors, and 3 Door Knockers
Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping
Each postcard is printed on thick matte coated card stock, similar to traditional vintage postcard stock, that enhances the vibrancy of each image. Eye Prefer Paris Postcards come in classic postcard size (6”x 4.25”), perfect for collecting, framing, or sending to that special someone.
Each order is specially hand wrapped with love from Paris and mailed in an elegant, French blue envelope. Postcards take about 4- 7 days to arrive in the U.S.
Just in time for the holidays, the Eye Prefer Paris-Paris Door Collection make a perfect gift for your Francophile friends and family, and I can write a handwritten note for you and include it in the envelope.
CLICK HERE to order 18 cards: 3 Red Doors, 3 Blue Doors, 3 Green Doors, 3 Wood Doors, 3 Iron Doors, and 3 Door Knockers.
Cost: $65- Free shipping
CLICK HERE to order 9 postcards: 3 Red Doors, 3 Blue Doors, 3 Green Doors.
Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping
CLICK HERE to order 9 postcards: 3 Wood Doors, 3 Iron Doors, and 3 Door Knockers
Cost: $35 plus $5 shipping
Green Doors
Blue Doors
Metal Doors
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