EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 26 MIN
Episode 16 - The Louvre Pyramid of IM Pei
from Paris in Bleu Blonde Rouge · host Claudine Hemingway
In 1981, the newly elected president, François Mitterand, announced his Grand Travaux project that would change the face of Paris, and none more so than the Musée du Louvre. Mitterand had one man in mind for the job, the Chinese American architect I.M. Pei, a master architect who blended glass, concrete, stone, and metal. In this episode, we dive deep into the project and the design elements of the pyramid, including just how many panes of glass are really in the pyramid, and one of my favorite movies that adds the pyramid as a main star. For more info and photos, check ClaudineHemingway.comComing to Paris? Book a walking tour or let me customize your time in Paris. ClaudineHemingway.comIG @claudinebleublonderougeFB @bleublonderouge And find my live from Paris videos and more at my YouTube channel ClaudineBleuBlondeRougeSupport the show
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In 1981, the newly elected president, François Mitterand, announced his Grand Travaux project that would change the face of Paris, and none more so than the Musée du Louvre. Mitterand had one man in mind for the job, the Chinese American architect I.M. Pei, a master architect who blended glass, concrete, stone, and metal. In this episode, we dive deep into the project and the design elements of the pyramid, including just how many panes of glass are really in the pyramid, and one ...
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