In contrast to many of our other site visits in Paris like the Louvre and National Assembly, the Musée de l’Histoire de l’Immigration in Paris provides a poignant insight into how immigration has shaped the social fabric of France, particularly in relation to class divisions and the development of revolutionary attitudes. This museum, largely dedicated … Continue reading Modern Paris through the History of Migration
As usual, Parisian architecture and its museums never cease to take my breath away. The Louvre Museum was another unparalleled experience, much like the Palace of Versailles with its rich history, flawless interior design, and abundance of artwork collection. Walking through the exhibits from multiple regions of the world, I’ll provide an outline of the … Continue reading Analyzing the Museum Collection of the Louvre Museum
After walking further up this mountain, we finally reached the summit at the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. Sacré-Cœur was built after the Commune and was built out of white stone. The white stone seems to have a deeper meaning, as Sacré-Cœur was built to put an end to the Commune the white stone could signify the … Continue reading Anna Clark: 5/12 Montmartre
It was only the second day of class, and we had the opportunity to tour the Palace of Versailles, a famed historical location renowned for its grandeur. Growing up, I had heard of its beauty and opulence before, seeing viral Tiktoks and Youtube videos of visitors viewing its expansive gardens and glistening rooms. In fact, … Continue reading Contextualizing Revolution through Visiting Versailles
Date of Visit: 05/07/2024 Author: Ommay Khyr The people closed in on all sides of me and I was swept off my feet into another one of the numerous rooms present in the Château de Versailles. This grand palace had its humble roots as a Hunting lodge for Louis XIII (13).Construction on the Palace continued … Continue reading Visit to the Palace of Versailles
As I stared down the narrow teal Colonne de Juillet, it was difficult to imagine the size and scope of the original Bastille that once had stood there. Other buildings, such as the elegant Palace of Versailles that we had visited the day before, had been elaborately maintained following the French Revolution, but the Bastille … Continue reading Bastille: Spaces, Emotion, and Recognition
At the Musée Carnaval, I didn’t exactly know what to expect. I knew the museum would feature information about the city of Paris. That was it. I had little to no knowledge of Parisian history before coming to Paris. I knew about Napolean and the Guillotine, and “Let Them Eat Cake!” Walking up to the … Continue reading Anna Clark: 5/9 Musée Carnaval
<May 8th, 2024> The Musée Carnavalet in Paris is a captivating museum dedicated to the history of the city. Housed in two stunning historic mansions – the Hôtel Carnavalet and the Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint-Fargeau – the museum offers a journey through the evolution of Paris from its earliest days to the present. At the … Continue reading Visit to the Musée Carnavalet
Revolutionary Cities 