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Saint-Ouen - Marché Biron II

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKmgyH6SuBYH2Sv-NUsbBPRm3KoIqONm72r0ZiQgetIiGL3dGjnP2UiV6w4-44LqEabnsMLpbbadkdhA0iOALlP-agupTDaO4hEQbvmFGGQKQvzPKvYHBUmXkTZz-reMHYnF2ogAz4es/s1600/2010+dec+paris+orange+2+P1010002+-+cropped.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590449525673604722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJKmgyH6SuBYH2Sv-NUsbBPRm3KoIqONm72r0ZiQgetIiGL3dGjnP2UiV6w4-44LqEabnsMLpbbadkdhA0iOALlP-agupTDaO4hEQbvmFGGQKQvzPKvYHBUmXkTZz-reMHYnF2ogAz4es/s640/2010+dec+paris+orange+2+P1010002+-+cropped.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br /><br />The window shopping at Marché Biron is fabulous, but the prices are sometimes astonishing. Holly and I once met two American antique dealers who come every six month or so to fill a shipping box full for the trip across the Atlantic, headed to New England. We asked them if they spoke French and they laughed and said that they did not need to as they spoke, "Cash." <br /><br />They were nice enough but it sent a shiver down my spine in their lack of interest in the magnificent language of this country from which they buy and then sell. What a loss for them. Tant pis.<br /><br />Marché Biron<br />Marché aux Puces St Ouen<br />Métro Porte de Clignancourt

Saint-Ouen - Marché Biron II

The window shopping at Marché Biron is fabulous, but the prices are sometimes astonishing. Holly and I once met two American antique dealers...

10:01 PM

Fontaine Wallace -- Marais

<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZ-BwEq6oTYNY5jE0LGJXY6JE1bWfOvAJKTgLQYu0rH9waJXGdHXF-ECOJXbmv1si9H80o9bcG9YCLm51eyCDhCeaRkJrhSja9nuFbvS6X9K9VzP2SO_laldcZ_XWhP73S7SDOp7GPUM/s1600/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3480+color.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590036958728862050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGZ-BwEq6oTYNY5jE0LGJXY6JE1bWfOvAJKTgLQYu0rH9waJXGdHXF-ECOJXbmv1si9H80o9bcG9YCLm51eyCDhCeaRkJrhSja9nuFbvS6X9K9VzP2SO_laldcZ_XWhP73S7SDOp7GPUM/s640/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3480+color.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a></p><br /><p></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;">This 1870s cast-iron sculpture is one of the more than 77 public water fountains scattered throughout Paris, financed, conceived, and drawn by Sir Richard Wallace, a British billionaire. He directed that these fountains be both useful and beautiful, blending in with his adopted city. The fountain above was the original design of Wallace, sculpted by Charles-Auguste Lebourg, the first of four designs to be installed. This one in the Marais (4ième arr.) incorporates 4 caryatids representing "kindness," "simplicity," "charity," and "sobriety" and features dolphins on the dome.<p></p> <br />For years I saw these fountains and never knew the story behind them, how they have for over a century provided potable water to Parisians and visitors. Most of them are still in use. <br /><p></p><br />In a few weeks I will be looking for the other three styles... just because. </span></p>

Fontaine Wallace -- Marais

This 1870s cast-iron sculpture is one of the more than 77 public water fountains scattered throughout Paris, financed, conceived, and drawn ...

10:01 PM

Ma Bourgogne - un verre de vin

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2L8ZADBpAaU5Nz2C-azBCq2X-HFYvpEZUrlmDEbhlh8BeMFDUfSReUyKSS8dnrnXp33SKUGDJAz0umzuAtPzDJd3Tnb_XjXs_ftP1hFqWThlQJvIGXkavd3yRt2gOApjgEEnP78ywM3o/s1600/2010+dec+paris+orange+2+P1010057.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589307262793494226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2L8ZADBpAaU5Nz2C-azBCq2X-HFYvpEZUrlmDEbhlh8BeMFDUfSReUyKSS8dnrnXp33SKUGDJAz0umzuAtPzDJd3Tnb_XjXs_ftP1hFqWThlQJvIGXkavd3yRt2gOApjgEEnP78ywM3o/s640/2010+dec+paris+orange+2+P1010057.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <br /><br />Ma Bourgogne is a favorite spot of ma chere amie, Virginia of <a href="http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/"><strong>Paris Through My Lens</strong></a>, so this post is for her. Last June we met there with Virginia and her friend Mary, Marie, and Richard of <a href="http://www.eyepreferparis.com/"><strong>Eye Prefer Paris</strong></a>. We enjoyed the early summer evening among friends, old and new. In December, Holly, John and I reinacted the scene (in coats)! <br /><br /><br />I can't wait to be back!

Ma Bourgogne - un verre de vin

Ma Bourgogne is a favorite spot of ma chere amie, Virginia of Paris Through My Lens , so this post is for her. Last June we met there with ...

10:01 PM

Repetto - encore!

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFKNNT05eAGdv-52IgtpI1hyphenhyphenLv6CfVUw6Mp9Z-7SFTLXt7af11-NO0Q7nan0RMZ51p4P9WYFKC3a6S0NANfvdltt25-a_1GHzWf7gGWCbhDweE5p0dcV1peW63-NJG7CDA0s4RZ-HTJo/s1600/2010+dec+paris+7+DSC_0038.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589308794732114130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFKNNT05eAGdv-52IgtpI1hyphenhyphenLv6CfVUw6Mp9Z-7SFTLXt7af11-NO0Q7nan0RMZ51p4P9WYFKC3a6S0NANfvdltt25-a_1GHzWf7gGWCbhDweE5p0dcV1peW63-NJG7CDA0s4RZ-HTJo/s640/2010+dec+paris+7+DSC_0038.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;">Although Repetto has men's shoes, I have not seen them for sale in the Paris boutique window, hummmm.....? </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">I'll take these red ones! <br /><br />They will match my candy-apple red Danskos... <br /><br />Repetto <br />22, rue de la Paix <br />Paris </span></div>

Repetto - encore!

Although Repetto has men's shoes, I have not seen them for sale in the Paris boutique window, hummmm.....? I'll take these red ones...

10:01 PM

Palais Garnier - Illumination

Palais Garnier - Illumination

Always look "up" or you might miss something spectacular like this... Le Grand Escalier (The Grand Staircase) Palais Garnier

10:01 PM

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois -- Les Cierges

<div align="center"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlh0toWIIgrSK-MHMlVGB04IQDge2hGtmcVdWTQQq3-U7Rz_7lwzgbpbTwtK96_K6ICNm3c0mPKdhykVln5G2w2fJAP7-0ArThD6yIkMlJ_EPismXFqTUMdApO2C_epwD7sCjgpXem6Tk/s1600/2010+dec+paris+Holly+IMG_3540.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588434413405353058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlh0toWIIgrSK-MHMlVGB04IQDge2hGtmcVdWTQQq3-U7Rz_7lwzgbpbTwtK96_K6ICNm3c0mPKdhykVln5G2w2fJAP7-0ArThD6yIkMlJ_EPismXFqTUMdApO2C_epwD7sCjgpXem6Tk/s640/2010+dec+paris+Holly+IMG_3540.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Another interesting detail in Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois which I previously featured </span><a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/03/eglise-saint-germain-lauxerrois-cherubs.html"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">here</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /></div></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Bon dimanche</span></div><br /><p align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois<br />2, place du Louvre </span></p>

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois -- Les Cierges

Another interesting detail in Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois which I previously featured here . Bon dimanche Église Saint-Germain l...

10:01 PM

Fountains of Pol Bury -- dommage

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXhdCLmqUO06c17kpF2nUOCL2jQOEdsugYW0o4IDhj2ejZG0OLhpOk7-ZQKhbh2SoeYPDrVR5X9TXYOjdeQpdNb68X9S-QuQhf3ZnWjTSnpTnx2MW8-8fcurzb2394qKThyKgJKqYHKM/s1600/2010+dec+paris+3+DSC_0036.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588211496899038898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXhdCLmqUO06c17kpF2nUOCL2jQOEdsugYW0o4IDhj2ejZG0OLhpOk7-ZQKhbh2SoeYPDrVR5X9TXYOjdeQpdNb68X9S-QuQhf3ZnWjTSnpTnx2MW8-8fcurzb2394qKThyKgJKqYHKM/s640/2010+dec+paris+3+DSC_0036.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Holly, Peter, and I found this sad-looking display in December with the plastic cover, orange tape, and an empty fountain. I am hopeful that the Fountains of Pol Bury in Gallery d'Orleans at Palais Royal have been repaired/refurbished.<br /><br />The renovations in Paris do seem to take forever, but I would like to see them in a few weeks. Perhaps someone there can let me know.<br /><br /><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhyxMn4u0BQYsEzzpiVSV4Y5MUp16vzlkWHmKCAlXBo6RCzsya28BDD7ohXyZcPFTT2T-_iaYdKhJPgN5y3T37HXa5yrDy3IO4f3oKS3l8zFqC87YkGYCZBzDEKrCtVmg-Q0pf9je_-4/s1600/2010+june+paris+DSC_0527.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588220435223827666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhyxMn4u0BQYsEzzpiVSV4Y5MUp16vzlkWHmKCAlXBo6RCzsya28BDD7ohXyZcPFTT2T-_iaYdKhJPgN5y3T37HXa5yrDy3IO4f3oKS3l8zFqC87YkGYCZBzDEKrCtVmg-Q0pf9je_-4/s320/2010+june+paris+DSC_0527.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">June 2010</span></div>

Fountains of Pol Bury -- dommage

Holly, Peter, and I found this sad-looking display in December with the plastic cover, orange tape, and an empty fountain. I am hopeful that...

10:01 PM

Wedding gown - reflection

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VG6n-Olj7mhCZcqB5bz_Jh7-7x9nQXh2CSZBDzCdwCfCHJhm0sc29orqanTM-IdJPIkVCHpU-KAfHKlvhv_WX6us2GozVI_06L_Wbw9Ex6vp4-QIZ9ln7rZJuSipdyspwaW0APnFk2k/s1600/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0217.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585993789375850978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6VG6n-Olj7mhCZcqB5bz_Jh7-7x9nQXh2CSZBDzCdwCfCHJhm0sc29orqanTM-IdJPIkVCHpU-KAfHKlvhv_WX6us2GozVI_06L_Wbw9Ex6vp4-QIZ9ln7rZJuSipdyspwaW0APnFk2k/s640/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0217.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">One of the many windows in the ateliers of le </span><a href="http://www.viaducdesarts.fr/index.php?lang=en"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Viaduc des Arts</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, this gown is centered in a gilt frame for viewing. This restored railway viaduc has sixty arches in which are housed cabinetmakers, musical-instrument makers, fashion designers, textile restorers, and other fine crafts/arts.<br /><br />This Paris walk of window-shopping is found on Avenue Daumesnil between Bastille and Jardin de Reuilly in the 12ième arrondissement. If you tire of the street view, you can ascend the many staircases to the Promenade Plantée, the old train track line itself for a walk above the streets and sidewalks.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Viaduc des Arts</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Avenue Daumesnil</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">For more reflections look here at James' <a href="http://newtowndailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/03/silo-reflections-weekend-reflections-79.html"><strong>Newtown Daily Photo</strong></a></span>

Wedding gown - reflection

One of the many windows in the ateliers of le Viaduc des Arts , this gown is centered in a gilt frame for viewing. This restored railway via...

10:01 PM

Place Maubert

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1LnFtA-mnXexXmidEG1vK1ggng7JTwexMGWdvQpPjKGeiFmI3XQxLlOXlC6378POV4rLTvEuUoHOfUkYRhiStiltbK4zCLLlF2rJEWDuTuB1NuFdL1NJNCXEA8gIpQEtyRNgfOitqzg/s1600/2009+dec+paris+00118.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587478163114399890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1LnFtA-mnXexXmidEG1vK1ggng7JTwexMGWdvQpPjKGeiFmI3XQxLlOXlC6378POV4rLTvEuUoHOfUkYRhiStiltbK4zCLLlF2rJEWDuTuB1NuFdL1NJNCXEA8gIpQEtyRNgfOitqzg/s640/2009+dec+paris+00118.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">This fresh assortment of seafood is seen daily at the market in Place Maubert. You can buy your sardines here, wine at the store next door while greeting le petit chien, fromage at Fromage (bien sûr). On the corner you can buy vegetables of the season and just a block away you can buy the best baguettes in Paris, Baguette Monge, at Eric Kayser's boulangerie. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">It may take you some time to make your purchases as you chat with the vendors... very friendly and helpful with recommendations...  (repeat daily)</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div></div><div></div><div></div>

Place Maubert

This fresh assortment of seafood is seen daily at the market in Place Maubert. You can buy your sardines here, wine at the store next door w...

10:01 PM

Musée Marmottan - La Cour

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWErsZ9BEwLBfqUvMm2lkpnUZcpe3GEa4rGI-26ptHPVoFT7bvW234xSgErPvlRvYoyPtuYTlgugvts6qpoYWr75kfzwkXM3gJopXTmQDKbh1Hv8b0ZqENH9N9TweXwEaMQyD4jR5isFc/s1600/2007+dec+paris+DSC_0056.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585995527825793890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWErsZ9BEwLBfqUvMm2lkpnUZcpe3GEa4rGI-26ptHPVoFT7bvW234xSgErPvlRvYoyPtuYTlgugvts6qpoYWr75kfzwkXM3gJopXTmQDKbh1Hv8b0ZqENH9N9TweXwEaMQyD4jR5isFc/s640/2007+dec+paris+DSC_0056.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Originally built as a hunting lodge at the edge of Bois de Boulogne, this museum is filled with over 300 impressionist paintings and the largest collection of Monet's works in the world.  This is the cloistered courtyard and I will bring you back here again with photos and stories.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">You may know of the controversy and dispute that stirred regarding the loan of Monet works from Marmottan for the Grand Palais exhibit last fall (2010).  It seems that the magnificent Palais all but demanded the use of Monet paintings (all of the significant ones) which request was subsequently denied by the Marmottan.  So, those who had to wait in long lines for the highly publicized exhibit might have enjoyed an afternoon at Marmottan.  Tant pis pour eux...</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Musée Marmottan</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">2, rue Louis Boilly</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Métro La Muette</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span>

Musée Marmottan - La Cour

Originally built as a hunting lodge at the edge of Bois de Boulogne, this museum is filled with over 300 impressionist paintings and the lar...

10:01 PM

Graineterie - Epicerie

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCSxp_77iDHnFP49MeLHvJlQ8I_3RVxaZPFLOU3u9-Q6ICi9a_hiFwO6FCXsu2jawVb8hkIChLoJBqy4yOrb4U89Te5QSazTnByE7QTxbIpZQd12PVXPadmY8qJcDYJ0j5f1OF0KaDRE/s1600/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0187.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585992696661276082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCSxp_77iDHnFP49MeLHvJlQ8I_3RVxaZPFLOU3u9-Q6ICi9a_hiFwO6FCXsu2jawVb8hkIChLoJBqy4yOrb4U89Te5QSazTnByE7QTxbIpZQd12PVXPadmY8qJcDYJ0j5f1OF0KaDRE/s640/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0187.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">We found this little shop in December with its herbs and small pot plants displayed out front. I did not find a translation for "graineterie" and I cannot get to my Larousse (from my Baltimore hotel room!)<br /><br />Thank you for any help you can provide in this translation. </span></div><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;"><em>UPDATE: Thanks to Vreni, Malyss and others, we can definitively say that "graineterie" in this instance is a store in which seeds are sold. Thanks to Starman, I found my beloved Larousse on-line for free. It is interesting that Malyss' dictionary from the late 1800s and the internet dictionary produced the translation, a centuries-old translation! Merci a (no accent marks on laptop) vous. As we say in the South... "Thank you to all y'all!"</em></p><div align="center"><br /><br />Bon mardi!<br /><br /><br /></div></span>

Graineterie - Epicerie

We found this little shop in December with its herbs and small pot plants displayed out front. I did not find a translation for "graine...

10:01 PM

Petit Bureau - Place Colette

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaRNmYH2s3SNfi1Advq4g2D_HysxZvJtdNA-vBYhlZkIP7oBoAeOvH3PLscYzp3byyvbBDkjX0n8o8TwNcgi3j-kfULpPuNIARdufkNC1x4gSgobVEBfsNd8HCVscsoYl24EPrCbmr48/s1600/2010+dec+paris+3+DSC_0019.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585935422801053186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwaRNmYH2s3SNfi1Advq4g2D_HysxZvJtdNA-vBYhlZkIP7oBoAeOvH3PLscYzp3byyvbBDkjX0n8o8TwNcgi3j-kfULpPuNIARdufkNC1x4gSgobVEBfsNd8HCVscsoYl24EPrCbmr48/s640/2010+dec+paris+3+DSC_0019.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">In Place Colette, the very building of Comédie française, is this small office on le premier étage. The office is not be too petite and the view is stunning as the office worker can see the entrance to Métro Palais Royal Musée du Louvre and probably watch the Parisians on the terrasse of Le Nemours. Can you imagine working in an office with the Buren Columns and the fountains of Pol Bury just down the stairs? </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Holly, Peter, and I walked by twice and she was steadily at work both times. She is a better worker than I would be!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">16, place Colette</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Métro Palais Royal Musée du Louvre</span></div>

Petit Bureau - Place Colette

In Place Colette, the very building of Comédie française, is this small office on le premier étage. The office is not be too petite and the ...

10:01 PM

Église Saint-Roch - Two organs

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGijwn4L9X_Eg3EUFi5lB6_ewysxNnvmlGjmtHyqZV6SZSVDYMmx-mPhrgsOVqkN7MrS4_-a0rgGW7EMFcFc-65P5jb-PlXsi7Nrm5coT46uKqcDpw8D3ptX_o2sducP0t9J3xs07i2A/s1600/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3435.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585889362186610626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguGijwn4L9X_Eg3EUFi5lB6_ewysxNnvmlGjmtHyqZV6SZSVDYMmx-mPhrgsOVqkN7MrS4_-a0rgGW7EMFcFc-65P5jb-PlXsi7Nrm5coT46uKqcDpw8D3ptX_o2sducP0t9J3xs07i2A/s640/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3435.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The chancel (choir) organ of Église Saint-Roch is the creation of </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristide_Cavaill%C3%A9-Coll"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Aristide Cavaillé-Coll</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;">, widely considered to be the greatest organ builder of the 19th century. His many innovations and inventions produced the "symphonic organ" which permitted an organ to sound like the individual instruments in a symphony or to be played simultaneously. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">There are two organs in Saint-Roch.  The chancel organ above is dated 1845 and the grand gallery organ (seen below) has an interesting history.  One could say that it was created and re-created over a 90 year period beginning in 1751 (Lesclop), 1770 (Clicquot), and Cavaillé-Coll in 1840.   It has remained in a constant state of improvements up to the current time.  </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVw9JYb5n7jrq7pCwGq0852dpZ-xhc5IQM0TUijI3joqI87-jUZvVy3OCB1iYT_D0obNKkMBzVlOB2NHMD-V7pFhoQohPFHe68iD2PVKYYlszDRPooXqYAOPuGhZxY1V_cDSiTcD45B4g/s1600/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3440.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585890563064253346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVw9JYb5n7jrq7pCwGq0852dpZ-xhc5IQM0TUijI3joqI87-jUZvVy3OCB1iYT_D0obNKkMBzVlOB2NHMD-V7pFhoQohPFHe68iD2PVKYYlszDRPooXqYAOPuGhZxY1V_cDSiTcD45B4g/s200/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3440.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">My blog-friend Evan Kreider has produced a masterful post, full of photos of this magnificent church and once you have seen </span><a href="http://kreiderskorner.blogspot.com/2011/03/eglise-saint-roch-paris.html"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">this</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> you will understand why I will be posting another church next Sunday. (a smile, a wink, and a "great job" to Evan)</span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> <br /></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;">The site of many burials, Nathalie of <a href="http://avignon-in-photos.blogspot.com/"><strong>Avignon-in-Photos</strong> </a>told me that the beloved French actress Annie Girardot was memorialized at a funeral here at Église Raint-Roch just weeks ago (on March 5th).</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> <br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Bon dimanche<br /></div></span><div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Église Saint-Roch</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Rue St. Roch et Rue St-Honoré<br /></div></span><div></div>

Église Saint-Roch - Two organs

The chancel (choir) organ of Église Saint-Roch is the creation of Aristide Cavaillé-Coll , widely considered to be the greatest organ build...

10:01 PM

Déjeuner avec Maman

Déjeuner avec Maman

Working a puzzle and enjoying a sip after lunch, best friend at your side... parfait

10:01 PM

Petit Palais - Reflection

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjYf3OnX1AG_NXG1q4vFno5XnpWihRcOfcI0o6C3AkoLSW6BXQB4u75AgROvhqFF7ucYrePVYgcWur1mDwXgOtqncLvdM6f5TnI1j-d0GtUWyTGjEhczaHzU7bzrC-ClimA8pVLSIMB4/s1600/2006+dec+paris+DSC_0123.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583407382325364722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYjYf3OnX1AG_NXG1q4vFno5XnpWihRcOfcI0o6C3AkoLSW6BXQB4u75AgROvhqFF7ucYrePVYgcWur1mDwXgOtqncLvdM6f5TnI1j-d0GtUWyTGjEhczaHzU7bzrC-ClimA8pVLSIMB4/s640/2006+dec+paris+DSC_0123.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In the exquisite doors of <a href="http://www.petitpalais.paris.fr/"><strong>Petit Palais</strong> </a>you can see just a faint reflection of Grand Palais across the avenue. The full view of these doors is magnificent.<br /></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><div align="center"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris<br />Avenue Winston Churchill<br /></span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">For more reflections go to <a href="http://newtowndailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/03/tree-designs-weekend-reflections-78.html"><strong>James' Newtown Daily Photo<br /></strong></a></span></div>

Petit Palais - Reflection

In the exquisite doors of Petit Palais you can see just a faint reflection of Grand Palais across the avenue. The full view of these doors ...

10:01 PM

La Seine

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1dadFWq_vrcFyeMLctw50e5kGww88ie-uP7lj_AG0OGkrnhiv75M_wQ_BIzUwEmn4VAJt432IQ_TOuv8OCA73fr0w66TRLyjdMm90rFLYvw-yzdJYpWbcUoKqvIfMFHpKO_EsAsuYRk/s1600/2006+dec+paris+DSC_0275.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583409164427782274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie1dadFWq_vrcFyeMLctw50e5kGww88ie-uP7lj_AG0OGkrnhiv75M_wQ_BIzUwEmn4VAJt432IQ_TOuv8OCA73fr0w66TRLyjdMm90rFLYvw-yzdJYpWbcUoKqvIfMFHpKO_EsAsuYRk/s640/2006+dec+paris+DSC_0275.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Although La Tour is the view that brings me to tears, when I close my eyes and think of Paris I see the Seine, the lifeblood of the city. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Seine has many looks as seen in my post on the <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/01/laube-de-la-nouvelle-annee.html">first day of the year </a>and my header. It has been the witness to the history of the city and could tell personal stories of triumph and tragedy.<br /><br /></span><div>I have posted 7 views of this river and here are two: <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/01/laube-de-la-nouvelle-annee.html"><strong>Petit Pont et Notre Dame</strong> </a>and <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2010/11/paris-la-ville-lumiere.html"><strong>La Ville-Lumière</strong></a>.</div><div></div><div></div>

La Seine

Although La Tour is the view that brings me to tears, when I close my eyes and think of Paris I see the Seine, the lifeblood of the city. T...

10:01 PM

La Tour Eiffel

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjV_CPjn-yEO0PP5CFQ8S2imTU31q_3UM2ySV1uq5VnPNpT8gZNPlf-ODAwB9_whl15EZT1LqpiSNOKDuseusqKOjA0A2afylxVBrm_-VkaLucgP7EoitG2hz5iKxjlnjGfAalNzECp8/s1600/2006+dec+paris+DSC_0090.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583405037515575874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOjV_CPjn-yEO0PP5CFQ8S2imTU31q_3UM2ySV1uq5VnPNpT8gZNPlf-ODAwB9_whl15EZT1LqpiSNOKDuseusqKOjA0A2afylxVBrm_-VkaLucgP7EoitG2hz5iKxjlnjGfAalNzECp8/s640/2006+dec+paris+DSC_0090.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">La Tour Eiffel... How many looks can she have?  She is seen here on an overcast winter day with just a beam of  sun reflecting off her imposing structure.  </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">How can the glimpse of an iron lattice tower bring you to tears?  I do not know the answer.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I look forward to visiting her again..... soon.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span>

La Tour Eiffel

La Tour Eiffel... How many looks can she have? She is seen here on an overcast winter day with just a beam of sun reflecting off her impos...

10:01 PM

Sunday afternoon in the Marais

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikETrEFQrxzALiqnIIp7cokUmm5tL7Eaqpqp6ecGMxSVOs_gBkwUPrpCArP0Gbr7VM9Yd1yhGK9gHSc9UGcz_HFlEe1uxzoPjPIbz4l3WFeix7_9YUJIM0F1Ir1a8hbA77R0-daHaV2cU/s1600/2006+dec+paris+--+Paris-253+%25282%2529.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583408324377923234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikETrEFQrxzALiqnIIp7cokUmm5tL7Eaqpqp6ecGMxSVOs_gBkwUPrpCArP0Gbr7VM9Yd1yhGK9gHSc9UGcz_HFlEe1uxzoPjPIbz4l3WFeix7_9YUJIM0F1Ir1a8hbA77R0-daHaV2cU/s640/2006+dec+paris+--+Paris-253+%25282%2529.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The activity and the colors in this typical street scene in the Marais is pleasing to my camera, but the blatant "Coke" display is akin to seeing the Starbucks and McD logos in Paris.  As a spoiled visitor who likes to imagine that she is living in Paris, I do not want these "Americanisms" in the city I adore.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">(Okay, the mini-rant is over)</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Bon mardi<br /></span>

Sunday afternoon in the Marais

The activity and the colors in this typical street scene in the Marais is pleasing to my camera, but the blatant "Coke" display is...

10:01 PM

Virginia who?!

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUdGvEulbzyx1PD8U28Miga_FXf7Q5BXCigDw7NlG8OP-zyn2u3ueetzcTLw9wJ8UFtyKDKVVkU1JfFAEoHn3CNyAuYi9aIcltwoFb16FwGieMt8SoWu9T3tsZ0AaxjoIt-AyxBq4EfY/s1600/2010+dec+paris+1+DSC_0130+b-w.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583396789914352946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrUdGvEulbzyx1PD8U28Miga_FXf7Q5BXCigDw7NlG8OP-zyn2u3ueetzcTLw9wJ8UFtyKDKVVkU1JfFAEoHn3CNyAuYi9aIcltwoFb16FwGieMt8SoWu9T3tsZ0AaxjoIt-AyxBq4EfY/s640/2010+dec+paris+1+DSC_0130+b-w.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Who's afraid of Virginia.... who?</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">I love the ads and posters in Paris. This one is tame but I have seen some that are humorous and others that are outrageous. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><br />What interesting posters/ads have you seen in Paris?</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span><br />Métro Maubert-Mutualité

Virginia who?!

Who's afraid of Virginia.... who? I love the ads and posters in Paris. This one is tame but I have seen some that are humorous and other...

10:01 PM

Église Saint Eustache

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1T46GaBsB6EPcdwrewouZjhD8eunb-FdF39N3CTz9QZqK_Xm73ZvViN53Qvi3aMW4KPdy3ojrLsMuMbwM1Yati7LD3c24yOtJvHMlGl-VrcoiIh0S3MipDaWSqO8DLPeSltEfu9Hrajg/s1600/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3029.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580813546368258914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1T46GaBsB6EPcdwrewouZjhD8eunb-FdF39N3CTz9QZqK_Xm73ZvViN53Qvi3aMW4KPdy3ojrLsMuMbwM1Yati7LD3c24yOtJvHMlGl-VrcoiIh0S3MipDaWSqO8DLPeSltEfu9Hrajg/s640/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3029.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lWyQhyphenhyphen5nfgor7l8ov98dlRRmmYne5BIWh-M32RJdZXBgXsx1CBcpNaIdF2IBFmOITfj6tuONN9-LFxsoVQ_GU98B2vENQ29TvHfAmI9yw15iakvpWfCsaeyPASvr3WWRoj51PX0maFk/s1600/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3024.jpg"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580813003286839826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4lWyQhyphenhyphen5nfgor7l8ov98dlRRmmYne5BIWh-M32RJdZXBgXsx1CBcpNaIdF2IBFmOITfj6tuONN9-LFxsoVQ_GU98B2vENQ29TvHfAmI9yw15iakvpWfCsaeyPASvr3WWRoj51PX0maFk/s400/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3024.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 277px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"> Église Saint Eustache, more of the exquisite details of this grand church.</span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Prayers today for the people of Japan<br /><br />Bon dimanche</span><br /><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Église Saint-Eustache<br />2, impasse Saint-Eustache<br /><br /></span>

Église Saint Eustache

Église Saint Eustache, more of the exquisite details of this grand church. Prayers today for the people of Japan Bon dimanche Église Saint-...

10:01 PM

Buying appliances?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmY_BlJHh5etmooxlwLXl8KMHT0PLA63WjqsFKg8B-_8AysKQlZApF8QZVp6fXplG4jTcA6i9_vLddhbkyUy21dz_0eAPulXveY7_InURd2Kmxm-edIQQ2j1uowstsMvGEZKswvGu7P0/s1600/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0192.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583046432877652546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZmY_BlJHh5etmooxlwLXl8KMHT0PLA63WjqsFKg8B-_8AysKQlZApF8QZVp6fXplG4jTcA6i9_vLddhbkyUy21dz_0eAPulXveY7_InURd2Kmxm-edIQQ2j1uowstsMvGEZKswvGu7P0/s640/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0192.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">I am not sure why this scene captured my attention, but I think that it is tied to just how different this collection of appliances looks to me. There were families out shopping on this street in the 12ième, with one couple particularly interested in these refrigerators. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">For all the romantic ideals of Paris with lingering café scenes and lovers on the Seine bridges, it appears that they still have to consider the mundane chores of daily living.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Sorry that I had to burst your dream bubble today...</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><br /><br />La Centrale des Affaires</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">8, rue d'Aligre</span></div>

Buying appliances?

I am not sure why this scene captured my attention, but I think that it is tied to just how different this collection of appliances looks to...

10:01 PM

Bibliothèque Nationale - Reading Room

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyssFEVC0_kK4UxHG51gVAxdjVs_RIe9u1pPGgxA8Ga7yoYFxPW0Re56Ptvpf5RuI4eRm-DkibFfoCWNjXH3ZMbu7C4173S9wpf71ORixsdTteBRnEKSVD_W9miq3Xg6DzEWz1G3GdlI/s1600/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3078.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582669462771927554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUyssFEVC0_kK4UxHG51gVAxdjVs_RIe9u1pPGgxA8Ga7yoYFxPW0Re56Ptvpf5RuI4eRm-DkibFfoCWNjXH3ZMbu7C4173S9wpf71ORixsdTteBRnEKSVD_W9miq3Xg6DzEWz1G3GdlI/s640/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3078.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The oval reading room looks as if we have turned back a page in history with its emerald green lamps, long study tables, and book stacks. The BnF (</span><a href="http://www.bnf.fr/fr/acc/x.accueil.html"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Bibliothèque Nationale de France</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;">) probably looks like it did over 150 years ago here at the Richelieu Library. The recent and ongoing renovations are delivering the latest in technology along with a café and bookstore. I previously brought you to this building to see the </span><a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/01/escalier-en-spirale.html"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">escalier</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The room is quiet as a library's reading room should be. Holly and I took photos as dear Peter (</span><a href="http://peter-pho2.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Peter's Paris</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;">) kept guard.<br /><br />Did I mention that there were large "Pas de Photos" signs in every window... oops!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Bibliothèque Nationale de France - Richelieu<br />5, rue Vivienne </span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">For more weekend reflections see James' <a href="http://newtowndailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/03/look-covered-bridge-weekend-reflections.html"><strong>Newtown Area Photo</strong></a></span>

Bibliothèque Nationale - Reading Room

The oval reading room looks as if we have turned back a page in history with its emerald green lamps, long study tables, and book stacks. Th...

10:01 PM

Les Enfants -- Parc de Monceau

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBH_IgsgKlxV_q3xsHRSs59Assejbjq1Gi2Xc7LoGU114Wkz_06Dc2hbYWWt-REHQX_51yixdPL4XEd58fmMJfh8UQ5EF2FCKEgbo-ogrmah6mMlNNtviXB_1fBvaNw763JvaGExr_ezQ/s1600/2009+dec+paris+00286.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582300226825794482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBH_IgsgKlxV_q3xsHRSs59Assejbjq1Gi2Xc7LoGU114Wkz_06Dc2hbYWWt-REHQX_51yixdPL4XEd58fmMJfh8UQ5EF2FCKEgbo-ogrmah6mMlNNtviXB_1fBvaNw763JvaGExr_ezQ/s640/2009+dec+paris+00286.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Parc de Monceau is one of my favorite spots for strolling and watching people of all ages, children, and pets. It does not matter the season and you know by now that in Paris you just bundle up and brave the cold.<br /><br />I will have a chance to see a greener (warmer) scene in this lovely park in April!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Parc de Monceau<br />Boulevard de Courcelles</span><br /><br /></span>

Les Enfants -- Parc de Monceau

Parc de Monceau is one of my favorite spots for strolling and watching people of all ages, children, and pets. It does not matter the season...

10:01 PM

Le Pompier

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhMU4FF8DswmsS_86I93F1Z-ghAGb4tWZewkzcqJGoJ7-0qfghDE4issSQ7ZaSwJphzHLNV-xq2bpljWIonkYvkaDOn1E3fYaGrRLB01iHX7FFIKjgBPqgjehoCQRwrdf2if_UAtiCw8/s1600/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0159+b-w.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581424806550471794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOhMU4FF8DswmsS_86I93F1Z-ghAGb4tWZewkzcqJGoJ7-0qfghDE4issSQ7ZaSwJphzHLNV-xq2bpljWIonkYvkaDOn1E3fYaGrRLB01iHX7FFIKjgBPqgjehoCQRwrdf2if_UAtiCw8/s640/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0159+b-w.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56G2TXsXVFZGngcHZDyvcICYauSC9gJrEnST3QqXFntPQwaxZcxR0aTViH5QM6hRFPaFYJToiv3UQ0-JNUeMXjw4RaPi86dbdLlBM9VACJpW2vWQ4leTqOZe95VDnkNuBxBIaql-N9Q8/s1600/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0095.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581424365728680034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh56G2TXsXVFZGngcHZDyvcICYauSC9gJrEnST3QqXFntPQwaxZcxR0aTViH5QM6hRFPaFYJToiv3UQ0-JNUeMXjw4RaPi86dbdLlBM9VACJpW2vWQ4leTqOZe95VDnkNuBxBIaql-N9Q8/s400/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0095.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Sunday street market at Marché d'Aligre had a special treat the day we visited. All of the posts along the street (everywhere in Paris) were decorated. Some were simple, others, quite artistic, and the one above just perfect. </span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">The firemen (les pompiers) were selling calendars and probably had decorated this pole. I have some others to show you another day (have to figure out how to produce a collage first).</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Marché d'Aligre</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">Rue d'Aligre et Rue Beccaria</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br />

Le Pompier

The Sunday street market at Marché d'Aligre had a special treat the day we visited. All of the posts along the street (everywhere in Par...

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Beyond -- Mardi Gras!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYudDD-rl3t2fsjpL9q9VIc8ju2jGXIxniJiyh5HprdxSJwIp00QE7RaezriVlCIjGqmG2GuZaVxVVzW6ohVnZA4QnQMljGEjEZHXCXK4Nl2sqPX79bnU18QJZ55pys7PcVdzv2-zZEQ/s1600/2010+mardi+gras+beyond+DSC_0383.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581415655234715986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjYudDD-rl3t2fsjpL9q9VIc8ju2jGXIxniJiyh5HprdxSJwIp00QE7RaezriVlCIjGqmG2GuZaVxVVzW6ohVnZA4QnQMljGEjEZHXCXK4Nl2sqPX79bnU18QJZ55pys7PcVdzv2-zZEQ/s640/2010+mardi+gras+beyond+DSC_0383.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">On rare occasion I take you "beyond" but today is the last day of Carnival, celebrated here as <a href="http://www.mobilechamber.com/mardigras.asp"><strong>Mardi Gras</strong></a>.   </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">After three weeks of frivolity and merriment, the final parades will roll tonight as tomorrow marks the beginning of Lent.  As the King and Queen of Mardi Gras rule over their loyal subjects, the youngest of party-goers is dressed in her finest coat and hat.  </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The little Page to the King seems a bit forlorn awaiting the start of the parade when he will throw beads and toys to the crowd... Perhaps he is thinking of the beautiful girl in red!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://www.cityofmobile.org/mardigras.php"><strong>Mardi Gras in Mobile</strong></a>*</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Mobile, Alabama</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">* (with several links including a live web cam of the parades)</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBtdEcr5eEcOSu5d-lRB-dxWgorQAkMKlY0STvcrlXlTWP0qCdXbocInufNo22aZd9P9Uief6-Y09l2_HEm4vmzvNHS5Djo-b8csXd9PAvz1bKVQR49xEJ_Eh5EDmgHgIxwRlVnJ2lAPo/s1600/2010+mardi+gras+beyond+DSC_0558.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581415010194665602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBtdEcr5eEcOSu5d-lRB-dxWgorQAkMKlY0STvcrlXlTWP0qCdXbocInufNo22aZd9P9Uief6-Y09l2_HEm4vmzvNHS5Djo-b8csXd9PAvz1bKVQR49xEJ_Eh5EDmgHgIxwRlVnJ2lAPo/s400/2010+mardi+gras+beyond+DSC_0558.jpg" style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 274px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvt4bC9qlsVkxNzxEZUMlZ8Aov1lLGCnpSvdQcfg2EzlNCKEEW1URrdbPxOKHNmRKxQRoInKVIgsxF_xDnJAZJucOjm8GFBqhgcXyyffidB14hWBHzrcrdX-6o9Oz3L36JB6jeElneqDI/s1600/2010+mardi+gras+beyond+DSC_0917.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581414660751639282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvt4bC9qlsVkxNzxEZUMlZ8Aov1lLGCnpSvdQcfg2EzlNCKEEW1URrdbPxOKHNmRKxQRoInKVIgsxF_xDnJAZJucOjm8GFBqhgcXyyffidB14hWBHzrcrdX-6o9Oz3L36JB6jeElneqDI/s400/2010+mardi+gras+beyond+DSC_0917.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 315px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Tomorrow we will be back in Paris.</span></div><p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial;"> </p><div align="center"><br /><br /></div></span><div align="center"></div>

Beyond -- Mardi Gras!

On rare occasion I take you "beyond" but today is the last day of Carnival, celebrated here as Mardi Gras . After three weeks of...

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Lunch in Paris - Café Lenôtre

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqpuWEUluUrDo-fPHRpcj99a9JTfcY-e2vaCJcjpiLSQl-JKy5MzIuxu8u1k4u3MWIZuLYc68ZMa74l7WWlt5Z1_fGdow60gk8GTXrXmPSuE3hhbn6GDWFPF6SAH2uKcP5PcH7NdwY4I/s1600/2006+dec+paris++--+Paris-164+%25282%2529.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5581186181121850722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzqpuWEUluUrDo-fPHRpcj99a9JTfcY-e2vaCJcjpiLSQl-JKy5MzIuxu8u1k4u3MWIZuLYc68ZMa74l7WWlt5Z1_fGdow60gk8GTXrXmPSuE3hhbn6GDWFPF6SAH2uKcP5PcH7NdwY4I/s640/2006+dec+paris++--+Paris-164+%25282%2529.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">After a morning at Petit Palais, Holly and I enjoyed a fabulous lunch at Café Lenôtre. We often eat a nice lunch and then enjoy baguettes, saucisson sec, et fromage at our apartment for a light dinner.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Café Lenôtre</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">10, avenue des Champs-Élysées</span><br /></div>

Lunch in Paris - Café Lenôtre

After a morning at Petit Palais, Holly and I enjoyed a fabulous lunch at Café Lenôtre. We often eat a nice lunch and then enjoy baguettes, ...

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Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois - Cherubs

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OJbK6Vq0eLF-D6sjthLoLSeO703xKtMTFHcde7VFGFJQGQYYHw2jFMDZDLN-8CPifInhavyfKqlpnju07a9LxGsLrKNPDXApQ3sy3OjJsBaG5vGdjcz9ug4vpSFu7V8LfPoMbVx0HCg/s1600/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3157.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580816510815653858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4OJbK6Vq0eLF-D6sjthLoLSeO703xKtMTFHcde7VFGFJQGQYYHw2jFMDZDLN-8CPifInhavyfKqlpnju07a9LxGsLrKNPDXApQ3sy3OjJsBaG5vGdjcz9ug4vpSFu7V8LfPoMbVx0HCg/s640/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3157.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">As is typical of the grand churches of Paris there are many details to enjoy in every corner of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. I brought you here </span><a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2010/11/eglise-saint-germain-lauxerrois.html"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">previously</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> to see the exterior and we will come back for more details of this beautiful church.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Bon dimanche</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">2, place du Louvre</span></div>

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois - Cherubs

As is typical of the grand churches of Paris there are many details to enjoy in every corner of Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois. I brought you...

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Artist on the Seine - Paris Friend

Artist on the Seine - Paris Friend

We met this Paris friend on a Sunday afternoon as we were walking along the Seine. She was painting when we found her and after a little ch...

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Passage Saint-Roch - Reflection

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-ofutzdF7jL1rxbLyfxqXqIBE2f6rU4zeO4ILTWq00gfuNhF9F0QojUwi0E4-UhD5R8c8hqt76TuVkGMhDj5DkMTI6WQXfM_nEFW5s2yoaPRuu-Bc9D3P3HfO0QOu2Ht30r-ZmMfUV0/s1600/2010+dec+paris+orange+2+P1010014.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580073656826225874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-ofutzdF7jL1rxbLyfxqXqIBE2f6rU4zeO4ILTWq00gfuNhF9F0QojUwi0E4-UhD5R8c8hqt76TuVkGMhDj5DkMTI6WQXfM_nEFW5s2yoaPRuu-Bc9D3P3HfO0QOu2Ht30r-ZmMfUV0/s640/2010+dec+paris+orange+2+P1010014.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">A rainy day in Paris beats a sunny day at home<br /></div></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">To see more reflections look here at <a href="http://newtowndailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/03/near-end-of-bulls-island-weekend.html"><strong>James' Newtown Daily Photo</strong></a></span></div>

Passage Saint-Roch - Reflection

A rainy day in Paris beats a sunny day at home To see more reflections look here at James' Newtown Daily Photo

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Palais Garnier

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnI0oM7VBRoaRcucsjW8D7H_QX_ZPk0hf1rzQI9eZkcSUPxWOCdt12k6JBV73uEvGXnwWLPB1YEGHxcqOFkuUg3cQlHY5TlC5WqWzARkldDheWh-TmAZP8FXWtCLEnh8rX_Hf-Tnipkc/s1600/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3407.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579688367928424002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfnI0oM7VBRoaRcucsjW8D7H_QX_ZPk0hf1rzQI9eZkcSUPxWOCdt12k6JBV73uEvGXnwWLPB1YEGHxcqOFkuUg3cQlHY5TlC5WqWzARkldDheWh-TmAZP8FXWtCLEnh8rX_Hf-Tnipkc/s640/2010+dec+paris+holly+IMG_3407.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><div></div>At Palais Garnier, home of Opéra de Paris, the Grand Staircase will take your breath away with its opulence.  Two larger-than-life gilt statues dominate the entrance to the ampitheatre.<br /><br />Inaugurated in 1875, the architect of this magnificent building, Charles Garnier, was a previously unknown 35 year-old.  I will bring you here again...

Palais Garnier

At Palais Garnier, home of Opéra de Paris, the Grand Staircase will take your breath away with its opulence. Two larger-than-life gilt stat...

10:01 PM

Marché d'Aligre - Le Poissonier

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkzxyb6DLjZ6Me3gqJ5qdvHehBdW-61wnGxGMHqdxuEPA_GXjLMQVVw25McVzXcKQpteLReNzxBiKtEexdE7mwABDk6lhIkHzSFpRfRtChl1zLfqzJJun36aUSslqRZRsyRZ_H0TD26I/s1600/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0137.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579290503402309458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTkzxyb6DLjZ6Me3gqJ5qdvHehBdW-61wnGxGMHqdxuEPA_GXjLMQVVw25McVzXcKQpteLReNzxBiKtEexdE7mwABDk6lhIkHzSFpRfRtChl1zLfqzJJun36aUSslqRZRsyRZ_H0TD26I/s640/2010+dec+paris+5+DSC_0137.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">As he answered the inquiries of another customer, I snapped a few photos of this poissonier at Marché Aligre. When he turned in my direction after finishing with the customer, I was too taken by his dark eyes to get another shot, which was a shame since he had a captivating smile.</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">I missed the shot, but the smile is imprinted in my memory. Oh, I just love Paris!</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Marché d'Aligre</span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Rue d'Aligre et Rue Beccaria<br /><br /></span></div>

Marché d'Aligre - Le Poissonier

As he answered the inquiries of another customer, I snapped a few photos of this poissonier at Marché Aligre. When he turned in my direction...

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My Home Design

Saint-Ouen - Marché Biron II

Fontaine Wallace -- Marais

Ma Bourgogne - un verre de vin

Repetto - encore!

Palais Garnier - Illumination

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois -- Les Cierges

Fountains of Pol Bury -- dommage

Wedding gown - reflection

Place Maubert

Musée Marmottan - La Cour

Graineterie - Epicerie

Petit Bureau - Place Colette

Église Saint-Roch - Two organs

Déjeuner avec Maman

Petit Palais - Reflection

La Seine

La Tour Eiffel

Sunday afternoon in the Marais

Virginia who?!

Église Saint Eustache

Buying appliances?

Bibliothèque Nationale - Reading Room

Les Enfants -- Parc de Monceau

Le Pompier

Beyond -- Mardi Gras!

Lunch in Paris - Café Lenôtre

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois - Cherubs

Artist on the Seine - Paris Friend

Passage Saint-Roch - Reflection

Palais Garnier

Marché d'Aligre - Le Poissonier

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