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Strolling Around Bruges And Surroundings

A Huge Need for Beauty And Culture

At the beginning of spring, it was freezing cold and I walked for a long time in the historic center of Bruges without any real goal, just the huge need for beauty and culture. Cobbled streets, old buildings and the Reie river. Following the inspiration of the moment, I follow the narrow passage that opens onto an interior courtyard with a pretty garden. Continuing, near the canal, small bridge probably dating from the Middle Ages extremely curved and slippery. I observe the old stones steeped in history. And it’s off again to get lost in a maze of streets until nightfall. Walk, stroll and visit a museum!

In the city of chocolatiers, I finally tasted the famous chocolate (with hazelnuts) from Dominique Persoone, star chocolatier. Its chocolate is fine, subtle and tasty, without fuss: such a treat! I think the decor of his shop doesn’t represent well to the finesse of his creations. Close to the Ellis Gourmet Burger: very good burgers with quality meat. After many feasts (lololol), I finally head the Groeningemuseum to discover eminent Belgian painters over six centuries, starting with the Flemish masters Jan van Eyck (15th century) and Pieter Bruegel the Elder (16th century). The museum is not huge, but there are many major art works. A really exciting visit, collections absolutely to see!

The big breath of fresh air : on the way to Bruges, we made a detour through the landscape park of the Bulskampveld castle estate. The tour started with the Herb Garden (herbs that can be purchased from a vending machine; bring change). Then the Paths through the water: soothing landscape, even under a threatening sky. We continued into the nearby woods. Very pleasant walk without great difficulty, beneficial for both the mind and the body. As a reward for these 10 km walk: my first homemade ice cream of the season!

                                The day trip in pictures below

Stroll Through The Old Bruges

Flemish Painting, Chocolate And Hamburger

Bulskampveld

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Umbria, Italy: Perugia, Art Studio, Mansions and Fine Arts

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Studio Moretti Caselli

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Refinement and authenticity

Arrived the night before from the little town of Norcia, on our first day of real discovery of Perugia, a city of arts, we follow the PAAST route (Percorsi Arte Artigianato Storia Tradizione: Path Art Crafts History Tradition) that leads us to studio and mansions of noble families.

First visit to the Studio Moretti Caseli Museo, “artistic stained glass”, see the photomontage above: on the first photo, Maddalena Forenza is the fifth generation of this family of stained glass artists. His grandfather Francesco Moretti initiated this activity in 1859.

Beautiful studio with giant drawings made by hand (I am a fan of blavk and white pencil drawings), where dominates classical art in a very old architecture. And you travel in time with taste, refinement and authenticity.

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Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia

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Wealth and Power 

When I enter in the Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia (Noble College of Goods), I am impressed with wooden decorative panels covering walls and high vaulted ceilings. 

In 1342, the Noble College of Goods was the most important company of the city, but had not a specific location until 1390, “when the city, in settlement of a debt of 1400 guilders, granted the guild of merchants” a warehouse on the ground floor of the Palazzo dei Priori, Corso Vannucci (source Wikipedia).

On the first picture: one of four figures representing Prudenza, Fortezza, Giustizia, Temperanza (Prudence, Strength, Justice, Temperance). Photo below: San Lorenzo Cathedral.

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Casa Museo Sorbello

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Near San Lorenzo Cathedral

For our third visit, we discover the mansion Marchesi di Sorbello Bourbon (Marquis of Sorbello Bourbon), a 17th century palazzo with a collection of paintings, porcelain, books, manuscripts and embroidery, as well as furniture and chandeliers of the 18th century. I am not fond of decorative arts of the 18th, too mannerist for me. 

By cons I really liked the will and action of the entrepreneur woman, the Marchesa Romeyne Robert Ranieri di Sorbello to socially empower women by the embroidery, in the early twentieth century. This work allowed them to acquire a financial autonomy and have a better social position.

From the palace terrace, the panoramic views of Perugia and Assisi valley are gorgeous.

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Casa Museo degli Oddi Marini Clarelli

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In Porta Santa Susanna Neighborhood

The Palazzo degli Oddi (one of the oldest and most powerful noble families of Perugia) was built in the 16th century. On the first picture of the photo montage above, the beautiful painted wooden ceiling from the early 17th century, of one of the rooms on the ground floor.

Time flies and we head towards the Museo dell’Accademia di Belle Arti (Museum of Fine Arts).

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Museo dell’Accademia di Belle Arti

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In the Academy of Fine Arts

founded in 1573: the museum presents in its main gallery, the plasters of famous artists such as Michell’Angelo and in the two other galleries, paintings, drawings and prints.

I lingered long among the plasters (some with giant proportions). The inspiring nice space also boasts a lovely natural light.

Déjeuner à l’Umbrò

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At the beginning of the afternoon I am happy to finally sit down and have lunch at the Umbrò, a friendly modern place, both fast food and fine grocery of Italian products. To be continued …

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Ombrie, Italie: Perouse, atelier, demeures et beaux arts

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Studio Moretti Caselli

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Raffinement et authenticité

Arrivées la veille au soir, de la petite ville de Norciapour notre premier jour de réelle découverte de Perouse, ville des arts, nous suivons le parcours PAAST (Percorsi Arte Artigianato Storia Tradizione: Parcours Art Artisanat Histoire Tradition) qui nous mène d’ateliers d’artisans d’art aux deumeures très anciennes de familles nobles.

Première visite au Studio Moretti Caseli Museo“laboratoire de vitraux artistiques”, voir le photo-montage ci-dessus : sur la première photo, Maddalena Forenza représente la cinquième génération de cette famille d’artistes du vitrail. Son aïeul Francesco Moretti a initié cette activité en 1859.

Superbe atelier avec des dessins géants réalisés à la main (je suis une fane du crayon, fusin etc… ), où l’art classique prédomine dans une architecture très ancienne. On voyage dans le temps, avec goût, raffinement et authenticité. 

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Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia

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Richesse et puissance 

En entrant  dans le Nobile Collegio della Mercanzia (Noble Collège de Marchandises), siège de la société marchande de Pérouse qui dès 1279 bénéficiait d’un statut privilégié : je suis impressionné par les panneaux décoratifs en bois recouvrant murs et hauts plafonds en forme de voûtes. 

En 1342, le Noble Collège de la marchandise était la plus grande entreprise de la ville, mais n’avait pas de place fixe jusqu’à 1390 : “quand la ville, en règlement d’une dette de 1400 florins, a accordé à la corporation des marchands” un des entrepôts sur le rez de chaussée du Palazzo dei Priori, Corso Vannucci (source Wikipedia).

Sur la première photo : une des quatres figurines représentant Prudenza, Fortezza, Giustizia, Temperanza (la Prudence, la Force, la Justice, la Tempérance). Photo ci-dessous : la cathédrale San Lorenzo

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Casa Museo Sorbello

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A deux pas de la cathédrale San Lorenzo

Pour notre troisième visite, nous découvrons le manoir du Marchesi di Bourbon Sorbello (Marquis de Bourbon Sorbello), un palais du XVIIe siècle comprenant une collection de peintures, porcelaines, livres, manuscrits et broderies, ainsi que des meubles et lustres du XVIIIe. Je ne raffole pas des arts déco du XVIIIe, trop manièristes pour moi. 

Par contre j’ai beaucoup aimé la volonté et l’action de la Marchesa Romeyne Robert Ranieri di Sorbello, femme entrepreur, d’émanciper socialement les femmes de la région par la broderie, au début du XXe siècle. Ce travail leur permettait d’acquerrir une autonomie financière et d’avoir une meilleure position sociale.

Depuis la terrasse du palais, la vue panoramique sur Pérouse et la vallée d’Assise est superbe.

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Casa Museo degli Oddi Marini Clarelli

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Dans le quartier Porta Santa Susanna

Le Palazzo degli Oddi (une des plus anciennes et puissantes famille nobles de Pérouse) a été construit au XVIe siècle. Sur la première photo (du photo montage ci-dessus) : dans une des salles du rez-de-chaussée (qui m’ont le plus plu), un très beau plafond en bois peint, du début du XVIIe siècle. 

Le temps presse, nous continuons notre parcours vers le Museo dell’Accademia di Belle Arti

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Museo dell’Accademia di Belle Arti

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Dans l’Académie des Beaux Arts

fondée en 1573 : le musée présente dans sa principale galerie, des plâtres d’artistes célèbres comme Michell’Angelo, et dans ses deux autres galeries, des peintures, des dessins et des estampes.

Je me suis longuement attardée parmi les plâtres (dont certains aux proportions géantes). L’espace, très agréable et inspirant, est baigné d’une belle lumière naturelle. 

Déjeuner à l’Umbrò

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En début d’après-midi je suis heureuse de pouvoir enfin m’assoir et déjeuner à l’Umbrò, un endroit moderne et sympa, à la fois restaurant rapide, épicerie fine et traiteur de produits italiens. A suivre…

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Un grand merci à Regione Umbria et Alitalia pour cette belle invitation. Comme toujours ce sont mes opinions.