Purple flower fields, green forests and snow-capped mountains in the distance echoed each other in a patchwork pattern, looking so dreamy and unreal. Yunluo kept seeing the scene of Zi Ling dancing happily in the lavender field. Yunluo insisted on imitating her and being pretentious! But only then did he realize that being an actor was not that easy. He didn't want to dance as freely and easily as Zi Ling.
Yunluo had no idea where to start. Lavender was fragrant, beautiful, and romantic, but it was also full of hardworking bees. You didn't even need to look at them, just listening to the high-frequency buzzing sound made your scalp tingle. Yunluo finally got a chance to dream, and he didn't know where he got the courage from. He quickly jumped into the depths of the flower field, intoxicated by the fragrance and beauty of lavender, and refused to come out until his memory card was full!
Fortunately, both parties and the bees were quite considerate and took the trouble to accompany Yunluo and Yan Chenyu to shoot for nearly 3 hours! If the batteries had not run out, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu would have been reluctant to leave, which shows how vain the two girls are.
It was the Avignon Art Festival, and bright posters of all colors were posted everywhere in the ancient city, which was chaotic but lively. At this time, the ancient city of Avignon almost became an open-air performance venue, with artists of various countries and styles filling the streets, making it very lively.
Unfortunately, due to fatigue and time, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu only became hasty passers-by in this city of art, and they also missed the opportunity to visit the majestic Papal Palace. The ultraviolet rays in Avignon are very strong, much stronger than those in Greece. Yunluo's skin peeled all over after just one day. Therefore, sunscreen and long-sleeved jackets are necessary.
The lavender route organized by Lamp is not short. Yunluo personally thinks it can fully meet the sightseeing needs of Yunluo and Yan Chenyu. They are familiar with the local conditions and can stop at the most beautiful scenic spots. Many homes and hotels in Avignon do not have air conditioning. Strangely, there are no mosquitoes at night.
Perhaps because of the abundant sunshine, the fruits in southern France are the sweetest fruits Yunluo has ever eaten! Worth recommending.
There is not much to say today. Yunluo and Yan Chenyu were too tired, and fell asleep after checking into the Eiffel Tower Hotel in Paris. Don't plan your trip too full, especially for Yunluo and Yan Chenyu who are not good at running.
The Eiffel Tower Hotel in Paris is worth recommending. It is cheap, has a good environment, and is fully equipped. It is recommended that the hotel must be located next to the subway, which is very convenient for travel. There is a free subway map at the front desk of the hotel. Studying and familiarizing yourself with it in advance will save a lot of time.
When planning your trip, it is recommended to put the trip you are most interested in first, because you will inevitably feel tired at the end of the trip, which will lose your passion and interest in traveling.
There are many small fruit stands in Paris, with prices around 3 euros per pound (for example, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu bought 4 black bougies for 3 euros, which were very delicious.) But there are open-air vendors selling pre-portioned fruit for 1 euro a bag. The quality is slightly lower, but it is also quite good, and locals often buy it.
Language, the English of Parisians is really... maybe they can speak it but they don't bother to speak it (Yunluo and Yan Chenyu met two Americans who actually asked Yunluo and Yan Chenyu for directions. It is probably difficult for them to find people who can speak English). Therefore, it is very important to prepare the route and book a hotel in advance to reduce the possibility of asking questions.
But don't worry even if you ask, you know their English level is not as good as Yunluo's, be bold to say even if it's just a few words, as long as both sides understand each other, it's ok. Body language and drawing are also good auxiliary methods. It's best to learn a few simple French sentences, which can really shorten the distance.
Today I finally arrived in Paris: the capital of art, romance and culture. After getting familiar with the Paris subway map, Yan Chenyu suddenly became very familiar with the routes and became "invincible" (not the right word) when traveling.
The Palace of Versailles is located in Versailles, the capital of the Yvelines department, southwest of Paris, France. It served as the French court for 107 years (1682-1789) and is about 30 minutes' drive from the city. It has experienced the process of France's prosperity and decline and is a magnificent monument to the feudal rule of France.
The Palace of Versailles is undoubtedly luxurious. It has accumulated many art treasures and consumed a lot of manpower and material resources. The Palace of Versailles is undoubtedly a classic, and its architectural art has a profound influence on later generations. It has become a model for surrounding countries and princes to imitate. However, there were countless people and craftsmen who complained about the construction of such a luxurious palace and courtyard.
But Yunluo had to say, if there had not been the cruelty and waste at that time, how could such treasures and monuments be left behind. How could Yunluo and Yan Chenyu, ordinary people, have the opportunity to stroll through it and enjoy the prosperity of the palace at that time. Recall the truth of history. Imagine, if it could be preserved to this day, it would be no less beautiful than this.
There are so many luxurious and magnificent palaces in Chinese history. It would have been fine if they disappeared due to the passage of time, but it is such a pity that they were destroyed due to human uprisings and reforms to mark a new beginning. People were wrong, the regime was wrong, and the policies were wrong, but the property and art themselves were not wrong.
Since they were made as treasures and exist as historical records, why should they be destroyed? I have gone off topic and expressed my feelings. There are many differences between Western gardens and Chinese gardens. Yunluo is an outsider and can only talk about his own impressions.
In Yunluo's opinion, the biggest difference is that Western gardens are more particular about regularity, symmetry, and openness, while Chinese gardens are more complex, circuitous, and scattered, with winding paths and half-covered and half-transparent structures.
I don't know why the current urban landscape construction is increasingly inclined towards Western-style gardens and landscape styles, while Chinese-style buildings and landscape facilities are gradually fading. I don't know whether it is a progress or a tragedy.
Back in the city, Yunluo and Yan Chenyu headed straight for the Eiffel Tower, which was built for the Paris International Exposition and has always been controversial. This giant tower, which symbolizes machine civilization and can be seen from any corner of Paris, was built in 1887 and consists of three floors, which are 57.6 meters, 115.7 meters and 276.1 meters above the ground.
There are restaurants on the first and second floors, and an observation deck on the third floor. There are 1,711 steps from the tower base to the top. A total of 7,000 tons of steel, 12,000 metal parts, and 2.5 million rivets are used, which is super spectacular. The tower adopts a staggered structure, with four thick iron columns with a concrete cement base at a 75-degree angle to the ground supporting the towering tower.
There are four hydraulic lifts (now elevators) inside. In the process of design, disassembly, production of parts, assembly and repair, a set of scientific, economical and effective methods have been summarized. At the same time, it also shows the French people's whimsical romantic taste, artistic taste, innovative courage and sense of humor.
The tower is named after its designer, the famous French architect Gustave Eiffel, and a bronze bust of Eiffel is built under the tower. Just like the Statue of Liberty that crossed the Atlantic Ocean and settled in New York after the victory of World War II, the Eiffel Tower seeks harmony in disharmony and possibility in impossibility.
Its significance to the Art Nouveau movement must not be understood as just the big curve from the top of the tower to the base, or some iron casting pattern lace on the tower: the Eiffel Tower, like Art Nouveau, represents a specific period of transition and transformation from classical tradition to modernism in Europe at that time.
Yunluo had seen this iron tower in pictures and videos more than once, and had once been indifferent to this steel monster. But when Yunluo was standing at its feet, he could not help but marvel at its majesty, wonder, and beauty. It seemed to be completely out of place with the gentle Seine River and the historical buildings on the shore. Yet, it blended wonderfully into the surrounding environment.
The cold and practical steel appears so gorgeous and elegant in the criss-cross patterns. It is majestic, upright, and elegant. It is shocking but not clichéd, making it and its designer extraordinary and timeless.
The cruise in Paris is highly recommended by Yunluo. You can spend the shortest time, the most cost-effective price, and feel the flowing beauty of Paris from the most suitable angle while wandering in the river that nurtured the culture of Paris! It is indeed rare! France is a country with a strong national complex, and their people are confident and uninhibited.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
They love their own culture, art and language, and enjoy the sedimentation of history. They disdain to learn English and do not follow the lead of the Americans like the British do. The French look down on Americans just as the people in Beijing look down on the people from all over the world. They always think that the other side is just a nouveau riche, not as long-standing and noble as their own history.
Artists always have some weird tempers that don’t fit in. So Paris is artistic, cultural, and proud, but it also has some signs of loneliness and decline, just like a noble family that has fallen on hard times, guarding some noble old objects, following noble old rules and arrogant sentiments, and living a good life but not a glorious one.
Even so, Yunluo still loves this place. Perhaps it is because every building here has a history, every bridge is unique, every sculpture is vivid, and everyone has a persistence to be proud of.
There are many small restaurants in the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, and the prices are not outrageous. Yunluo and Yan Chenyu bought a 2-day museum card at the ticket office of the Palace of Versailles. Some netizens said that they can buy it at the tourist center on the way out of the subway without queuing, but Yunluo and Yan Chenyu did not find it.
When visiting the Palace of Versailles, you must rent an interpreter, otherwise you will not be able to combine history and cultural relics and just rush through it, which will definitely be boring. When visiting the gardens, there is no interpreter, and you can only rely on the guide map. Yunluo will upload the guide map here so that everyone can familiarize themselves in advance.
The weather in Paris is like a three-year-old child, it is unpredictable. Remember to wear a coat and bring an umbrella. The weather can be sunny for five minutes and rainy for five minutes, which is unbearable. (To be continued...)