Friday, January 19, 2007

A Whimsical Fountain Break - Homage to Stravinsky

Aren’t these great! This treat in the Place Igor Stravinsky behind the Pompidou Center (a controversial modern art museum that I’ll describe at another time) was designed as a tribute to the composer. Each fountain, some which twirl while spitting out water, represents one of his famous scores. The place is surrounded by the Pompidou, a church, and several cafes with outside seating, of course. I’ve eaten at one, Dame Tartine (recommended by Rick Steves), a couple of times over the years while watching these fountains play. Can you see the man holding his child peeking through the treble clef?