Snapshots from Paris

It’s hard to believe that through all of my travels in Europe (Venice, Berlin, London), I have yet to blog about Paris. Artists have been flocking to Paris for centuries seeking inspiration for their work. I have always found trips to Paris to be uniquely inspiring. Everything in the city is so effortlessly chic – from the food to the fashion to its iconic architecture.

On a recent trip, I took in many of the popular sights – L’Arc de Triomphe, The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Versailles, to name a few. However, having visited many of the sites before, I found myself looking beyond the typical attractions. By simply changing my perspective – looking up and down – I found new inspiration.

Parisian design really is in the details. Thoughtful attention is paid to each architectural element – the ceilings, columns, gates, doors, signage and flooring. Below are some snapshots I took that I think highlight the beautiful detail in Parisian architecture and interior design. Take note of the symmetry, repetition and linear pattern.

L’Arc De Triomphe

L’Arc De Triomphe

L’Arc De Triomphe

A gate near the Champs-Élysées

The Louvre

Floor detail at the Louvre

Floor detail at the Louvre

Floor detail at the Louvre

Floor detail at the Louvre

Ceiling detail at the Louvre

Floor detail at the Louvre

Building detail on the Louvre

Building detail at the Caisse des Depots

Musée d’Orsay

Floor detail at the Musée d’Orsay

Floor detail at the Palace of Versailles

Floor detail at the Palace of Versailles

Palace of Versailles