Saint-Ouen - Marché Biron II 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...

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Fontaine Wallace -- Marais 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 ...

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Ma Bourgogne - un verre de vin 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 ...

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Repetto - encore! 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...

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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

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Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois -- Les Cierges 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...

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Fountains of Pol Bury -- dommage 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...

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Wedding gown - reflection 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...

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Place Maubert 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...

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Musée Marmottan - La Cour 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...

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Graineterie - Epicerie 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...

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Petit Bureau - Place Colette 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 ...

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Église Saint-Roch - Two organs 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...

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Déjeuner avec Maman Déjeuner avec Maman

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

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Petit Palais - Reflection 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 ...

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La Seine 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...

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La Tour Eiffel 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...

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Sunday afternoon in the Marais 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...

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Virginia who?! 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...

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Église Saint Eustache 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-...

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Buying appliances? 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...

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Bibliothèque Nationale - Reading Room 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...

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Les Enfants -- Parc de Monceau 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...

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Le Pompier 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! 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 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 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 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 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...

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Marché d'Aligre - Le Poissonier 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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