Discoveryland at Disneyland Paris

Unlike the other Disney theme parks around the world, you won't a find a Tomorrowland at Disneyland Paris in France. Instead, the park utilized European influences like Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, and Leonardo da Vinci to create a retro / steampunk land of the future. 

This design choice actually proved to be an ingenious idea in that it both localized the theme at Disneyland Paris, while also creating a land that would require far less updates than other Tomorrowlands as this one had a theme rooted in a more specific time and era.

 

Van Gogh Paintings at Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France

On public display inside the Musée d'Orsay in Paris, France, you'll find a collection of over 20 works from Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh - including Starry Night Over the Rhône, The Dance Hall in Arles, and Marguerite Gachet in the Garden.

Starry Night Over the Rhône (1888)

Marguerite Gachet in the Garden (1890)

Thatched Cottages at Cordeville (1890)

The Dance Hall in Arles (1888)

Doctor Gachet's Garden in Auvers (1890)

Van Gogh self-portrait (1889)

Evening View of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France

I spent a lot of time searching out iconic views to capture the Eiffel Tower while in Paris, France. After all the wandering and various shoots over several weeks, on my final night in the city I moved out of central Paris and was rewarded with this incredible view directly from my hotel room. Turns out all I was missing was a view from further back.   

The Rebuilding of Notre Dame Cathedral

Following the devastating fire in April 2019, the reconstruction of Notre Dame in Paris, France has become an increasingly complicated and daunting task. While the twin towers of the cathedral survived the fire, efforts to restore the roof, spire, and stone vaulting that were lost could realistically take several decades to rebuild as they were.

There's no denying that Notre Dame Cathedral is still a stunning structure to behold, even behind the myriad of scaffolding and equipment now blocking the view. Built between 1163 and 1345, Notre Dame is regarded as one of the most recognizable buildings in Paris and a symbol of France. This was further reinforced as a billion dollars in donations poured in following the fire. 

These images showcase the state of Notre Dame as it appeared in late 2020.