Written in Stone

   The Louvre This amazing baroque-style structure has served many purposes: a fortress, a palace and now one of the word’s most famous museums. This historical building is made of Lutetian limestone from the hillsides, approximately 25 miles north of Paris. This stone is also known as Oise stone or Saint-Maximin limestone. You can find … ∞

Sacré Coeur At the peak of Paris’ landscape, towering over Montmartre, you will see the stark white Sacré Coeur Basilica – like a radiant beacon. The stunning Sacré Coeur Church was commissioned by the French National Assembly in 1873. It was designed by Paul Abadie and was meant to be a symbol of hope and … ∞

“Bienvenuti!” and “Ciao!” greetings fill the air as we exit Florence airport’s sliding doors. My loving Florentine family has come to the airport to warmly greet us as we enter the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. After a jet-lag power nap, my family heads off to the “Centro” (the center of town) on the #22 … ∞

Just thinking of the Palace of Versailles creates visions of opulence and grandeur in our minds. Gold and bronze leaf doors, grand marble statues of Louis XIV and the majestic Hall of Mirrors.   While I’m a fan of gold decorations and ornate paintings, my blog will focus on the various stones at the Palace … ∞