When I was a child I saw a picture of this staircase in an architecture book. I've wanted to see it for myself ever since. It was fabulous - and just as grand as I imagined!
As I was leaving, Waldemar Januszczak (art critic / television host) and his film crew rushed up the staircase. They were filming for an upcoming television series - I can only suppose. Initially I couldn't place him and just as I was about to leave I called out, "I know you - you did Sculpture Diaries" I then added very casually, "It was pretty good." Bewildered he thanked me and carried on with his work.
I have to admit I'm a little unsatisfied with this photo, I wish I could extend the bottom of the frame. If only I had a 14 mm prime... maybe I could have had a tad more in the picture.
GeraldVachon on October 19th, 2017 at 16:03 UTC »
Perfect place for a masquerade, and maybe an auction if you're being blackmailed about your opera...
Enchantedviolin on October 19th, 2017 at 15:36 UTC »
As a huge Phantom phan, I went there a couple of years ago. Ahh such a beautiful place...
linzerfeet on October 19th, 2017 at 15:05 UTC »
This was by far one of the highlights of my Paris trip!