BLynne

By BLynne

Cheeky fellow!

A visit to see the evolving architecture of the Louvre, spread over some 800 years, several monarchs, a couple of revolutions, 2 emperors, and 5 republics!  This bell tower over a facade built during Napoleon III: when the sculptor finished with the golden ensigna, the empire was failing and losing popularity.  He put Napoleon's signature "N" backwards!!  I wonder if they found him out?  Talk about a political statement!!

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