~Theme: Marquises et Auvents~

Marquees and Canopies

These iron and glass canopies first appeared during the late 19th century Art Nouveau period. Many of these might be original but it is a popular design feature that can be found all over the city. We found many over the doors of hotels and entrances to apartment buildings and restaurants.  Finding them was like a treasure hunt.

Both of these photos are of the Musee d'Orsay which used to be a train station.

This is the small hotel where we stayed in Tours. Hotel du Manoir

The prestigious Tour d'Argent restaurant.

I never really noticed these fancy wrought iron and glass canopies until I became interested in Art Nouveau architecture. Then, they showed up everywhere.