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Comme ça - le fleuriste

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGoPYhiHwpo1ubUmV5bVGVZJwa1MNlzSvsDO5EfkwCMRxxteL9wAfMR4miHgu12ZHTaeAMCS6nQ2pdUIg3GOshuscXSx0gZZa0wMYxvYUhd8V8dc6DG_ob_JI5Xtb_eikqT0PEDlnni4/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0288.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGoPYhiHwpo1ubUmV5bVGVZJwa1MNlzSvsDO5EfkwCMRxxteL9wAfMR4miHgu12ZHTaeAMCS6nQ2pdUIg3GOshuscXSx0gZZa0wMYxvYUhd8V8dc6DG_ob_JI5Xtb_eikqT0PEDlnni4/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0288.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There may be as many florists in Paris as pâtisseries and boulangeries!</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">bon weekend</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Comme ça</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">19, rue Saint Antoine</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">75004 Paris</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>

Comme ça - le fleuriste

There may be as many florists in Paris as pâtisseries and boulangeries! bon weekend Comme ça 19, rue Saint Antoine 75004 Paris

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Paris bleu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIcPAK3qO5oj1hFZwYiDhoSwvySClDKaPxTjqftxCFwVo7NmiFsLFUuK_qOszss_uFcTwP5buPJhCIF2XkTSc2UlXKH7TKYeqQ_YKTwlKBrg4fQL-eFbFcdagXUXMj9vxfoGf3YSgWUU/s1600/2011+april+4+DSC_0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtIcPAK3qO5oj1hFZwYiDhoSwvySClDKaPxTjqftxCFwVo7NmiFsLFUuK_qOszss_uFcTwP5buPJhCIF2XkTSc2UlXKH7TKYeqQ_YKTwlKBrg4fQL-eFbFcdagXUXMj9vxfoGf3YSgWUU/s640/2011+april+4+DSC_0017.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A window box without flowers can </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">still delight with an angel and a dove.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">bon weekend</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">To see Shell Sherree's lovely interpretation of the boulangerie I posted  on Tuesday, click </span><a href="http://www.shellsherree.com/2011/09/francophile-friday-boulangoversary.html"><strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">here</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> for the "hop" and take a look.</span></div>

Paris bleu

A window box without flowers can still delight with an angel and a dove. bon weekend To see Shell Sherree's lovely interpretation of the...

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Musée Rodin - Hôtel Biron

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4cuZsB0lnahSY-giibsrjKDH-1juEaUfZKvtOqHaMweMIL-I5nBHBMJ3nWIvodZanCRJR70FVXO2_OkXCp63XQ84FegjA7i2e6C96uLu4MQOduhnT3WpCFR9XT0s2aSwKlSthjsNWf5k/s1600/2011+april+2+DSC_0570.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4cuZsB0lnahSY-giibsrjKDH-1juEaUfZKvtOqHaMweMIL-I5nBHBMJ3nWIvodZanCRJR70FVXO2_OkXCp63XQ84FegjA7i2e6C96uLu4MQOduhnT3WpCFR9XT0s2aSwKlSthjsNWf5k/s640/2011+april+2+DSC_0570.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Hôtel Biron, built in 1728, has served as the Musée Rodin since 1919, and is situated on over 7 acres (3 hectacres) of gardens and sculptures.  This grand entrance is a prelude to the amazing work of Rodin contained within these 18th Century walls.</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The museum features the work of Rodin's muse, Camille Claudel, and others.  When an exhibit dedicated to Claudel was held in the spring of 2008, there were over 150,000 visitors to the museum.  Thinking it would be fabulous to see, I arrived to find a line that snaked for an eternity.</span>  </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Musée Rodin</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">79, rue de Varenne</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">75007, Paris</span>  </div>

Musée Rodin - Hôtel Biron

The Hôtel Biron, built in 1728, has served as the Musée Rodin since 1919, and is situated on over 7 acres (3 hectacres) of gardens and sculp...

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Le Métro - the long walk

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHWb5t-zvwbmOrNFqgZRaDQEJv6W7vefha-WKMo6rY-bYsusC1VoGbvgJHuMDAEV_bC_8XGX2Pbj1773UYuNyRYHCEkenVN8GD5rL1PZWkcoisttx1iNUNm_jomyHhSzMWfhL3AYvd7k/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0205-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSHWb5t-zvwbmOrNFqgZRaDQEJv6W7vefha-WKMo6rY-bYsusC1VoGbvgJHuMDAEV_bC_8XGX2Pbj1773UYuNyRYHCEkenVN8GD5rL1PZWkcoisttx1iNUNm_jomyHhSzMWfhL3AYvd7k/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0205-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Métro de Paris is an easy system to navigate, and with a few simple instructions, color-coded lines, one can cross Paris with ease.  The maps are consistent in the color assigned each of the 16 lines, and the Métro stations themselves are well-marked with signs so you will arrive at the proper platform (headed in the correct direction).   Before you leave a station, a map on the wall will show you the exit(s) and where you will be at street level.  I have found that a compass or an iPhone app with a compass is helpful as you come up to the street in an unfamiliar area.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The photo above was taken for the chic attire of this Métro passenger, but it reminds me that some of the stations are quite large with long walks to make connections to another line.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">What tips do you have for navigating the Métro?</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">     </div>

Le Métro - the long walk

The Métro de Paris is an easy system to navigate, and with a few simple instructions, color-coded lines, one can cross Paris with ease. The...

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Boulangerie - Au Levain du Marais

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3vSSxdbSAuAQr-3DmoNtp3HOpHjeWx0mFhO_UnymwI03OClroL_yUOZA8gMS84fmwgXHropF74OJLX1B3UcRyrWU0idU8cm3SagNdkoMZ2U-EhsHwmhkCCFBkBLXYpz5Fzla8OAhY9A/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS3vSSxdbSAuAQr-3DmoNtp3HOpHjeWx0mFhO_UnymwI03OClroL_yUOZA8gMS84fmwgXHropF74OJLX1B3UcRyrWU0idU8cm3SagNdkoMZ2U-EhsHwmhkCCFBkBLXYpz5Fzla8OAhY9A/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0225.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On one of the "pâtisserie hunt" days we decided to look for the best croissants in Paris.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">No, not at Pierre Hermé, but here on Boulevard Beaumarchais, near Place de la Bastille. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The authentic <em>croissant au beurre</em> is a rare treat and tastes nothing like those made with margerine and bought in a grocery.  Marie and I popped in here and took out two wrapped in waxed paper, still warm.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We ate them on the street in front of Au Levain du Marais.  I will spare you those photos.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Miam-miam!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Au Levain du Marais</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">28, Boulevard  Beaumarchais</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">(at corner of Rue du Pasteur Wagner)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">75011, Paris</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times;">To see Shell Sherree's lovely art and interpretation of this boulangerie, go <a href="http://www.shellsherree.com/2011/09/francophile-friday-boulangoversary.html"><strong>here</strong></a> to see!</span></div>

Boulangerie - Au Levain du Marais

On one of the "pâtisserie hunt" days we decided to look for the best croissants in Paris. No, not at Pierre Hermé, but here on Bo...

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Marché Bastille - Un chapeau rouge

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJrjH-_PpenGM4UbvHTRIwgk6oVVmiEniwiueMgrfy5Z26wi95-PSBXpLi5MO_Z1sUr6rxYl06zYjonFDeJiBFsXHF1t2gJLJwNnKGXA7C_tb0yy1Lx7-vZlTCx2OXqbunAkEuutd4To/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0211+-+TEST+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJrjH-_PpenGM4UbvHTRIwgk6oVVmiEniwiueMgrfy5Z26wi95-PSBXpLi5MO_Z1sUr6rxYl06zYjonFDeJiBFsXHF1t2gJLJwNnKGXA7C_tb0yy1Lx7-vZlTCx2OXqbunAkEuutd4To/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0211+-+TEST+copy.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Seen in Marché Bastille in April</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was tempted to buy a hat while the eyes kept watch.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Guess which hat I would choose?</span></div><br /><br />Marché Bastille<br />Thursday 7am-2:30pm, Sunday 7am-3pm<br />Boulevard Richard Lenoir<br />75011, Paris

Marché Bastille - Un chapeau rouge

Seen in Marché Bastille in April I was tempted to buy a hat while the eyes kept watch. Guess which hat I would choose? Marché Bastille Thurs...

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Église Réformée du Marais

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBiEC8InikgdcmI6mPR4fEuYFsZ8_9ge6I8gb0Mdx44sIX1WzlbirnElmdAZqNk4zExaKXvAXQlRUo4sq4zk81GHb9ar_1atPj5RjWil5dKluEZCs_z4SokCVxQGMs66Ur88nP_l8-5Sc/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBiEC8InikgdcmI6mPR4fEuYFsZ8_9ge6I8gb0Mdx44sIX1WzlbirnElmdAZqNk4zExaKXvAXQlRUo4sq4zk81GHb9ar_1atPj5RjWil5dKluEZCs_z4SokCVxQGMs66Ur88nP_l8-5Sc/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0280.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This Renaissance structure was constructed by Mansart between 1632 and 1634 under the direction of François de Sales and Jeanne de Chantal.  Originally, it was the old Marais parish church known as the Saint-Marie Temple.  Spared during the Revolution, it was converted into a Protestant church in 1802.  It has a variety of Protestant Sunday services in French, Japanese, Arabic, and a service labeled Afro-Carribbean.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When I took this photo, it was for the large doors of red, but in reading about this church I feel compelled to return when it is open.  There are tours one Sunday each month.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bon dimanche</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Église Réformée du Marais</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">17, rue Saint-Antoine</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">75004, Paris</span><br /></div>

Église Réformée du Marais

This Renaissance structure was constructed by Mansart between 1632 and 1634 under the direction of François de Sales and Jeanne de Chantal....

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Petite French Girl

Petite French Girl

Petite French girl taking a stroll in Montmartre

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Qu'est-ce que c'est?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJwYdbwKoh10jLmyGPTfs4i7UoyMg8oF59VFEi6uQN3YPTSOsReFo5IeZ78odkSn2bfYTXEa3HWp6c-z_KSJP5Zp16gTuUe9t_1e1UmTKtFq3twKU0ohLN9UeOVtzHrkzSEJMuStUsAM/s1600/2011+april+5+DSC_0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJwYdbwKoh10jLmyGPTfs4i7UoyMg8oF59VFEi6uQN3YPTSOsReFo5IeZ78odkSn2bfYTXEa3HWp6c-z_KSJP5Zp16gTuUe9t_1e1UmTKtFq3twKU0ohLN9UeOVtzHrkzSEJMuStUsAM/s640/2011+april+5+DSC_0005.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Hummmmm....</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Bon weekend!</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;">Passage Saint-Roch et</div><div style="text-align: left;">Rue des Pyramides</div><div style="text-align: left;">75001, Paris</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">For more reflections go to </span><a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/2011/09/two-years-of-reflections-weekend.html"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">James' Weekend Reflections</span></strong></a></div>

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Hummmmm.... Bon weekend! Passage Saint-Roch et Rue des Pyramides 75001, Paris For more reflections go to James' Weekend Reflections

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Girl talk

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZT8-KefpFN_5wjik_Cgrh8_9vFXj1F586wTas0L1zH4LY_V6MnBiyv130E13Jw-iHbmQ9wyO52w0wS2blBH5LxNCrM5x0IuQFie7-oaoW108dAmhVF-7VcsPuz3m8gTahnXz6DjfKI_4/s1600/2011+april+2+DSC_0502+framed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hca="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZT8-KefpFN_5wjik_Cgrh8_9vFXj1F586wTas0L1zH4LY_V6MnBiyv130E13Jw-iHbmQ9wyO52w0wS2blBH5LxNCrM5x0IuQFie7-oaoW108dAmhVF-7VcsPuz3m8gTahnXz6DjfKI_4/s640/2011+april+2+DSC_0502+framed.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These two <em>petites filles</em> were captured having a chat </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">while the boys were chasing each other in Jardins du Trocadero... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">all in the shadow of la Tour Eiffel.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Girl talk

These two petites filles were captured having a chat while the boys were chasing each other in Jardins du Trocadero... all in the shadow of...

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Carrousel XIII - Place Prosper Goubaux

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ez4HSgij2KfDUdSTmfJoqpLQGa9EOrqIEBidz9jzRS8WgDbC-Q5RKtLY71yOhgJfKoFHXil1_gANZ_kziY6nqJalChPY2riJYyGxBloFhfbeHYomRkcN5N1zR3Cpp_4JfRuw63jKyms/s1600/2011+april+7+DSC_0313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="476" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0Ez4HSgij2KfDUdSTmfJoqpLQGa9EOrqIEBidz9jzRS8WgDbC-Q5RKtLY71yOhgJfKoFHXil1_gANZ_kziY6nqJalChPY2riJYyGxBloFhfbeHYomRkcN5N1zR3Cpp_4JfRuw63jKyms/s640/2011+april+7+DSC_0313.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This previously unnamed (by me) carrousel was closed for repairs in April.  I arrived there to capture a warm weather scene of riders, but found it covered.  The workmen said "non" when I asked to photograph inside, but at least I found the name for this merry-go-round, "Les Anges Volants."  Oh, I will show you the forbidden photos another time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you have been reading my blog for a time, you know how I seek out carousels.  I am linking today to </span><a href="http://theroadismine.blogspot.com/"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Alexa's The Road is Mine</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> as she has a fabulous carousel which has an amazing story of rescue and restoration.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Les Anges Volants</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Boulevard de Courcelles et</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Rue de Miromesnil</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Place Prosper Goubaux</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">75017 Paris</span></div>

Carrousel XIII - Place Prosper Goubaux

This previously unnamed (by me) carrousel was closed for repairs in April. I arrived there to capture a warm weather scene of riders, but f...

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La porte bleue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-AB1tQvSDIHvOFUIIDDWSFdKW7-MCqNrHbbt_q7vnOlJ9cZ8HjYwf3S73knVs0mqUiFmMLkkg6TYBGhrPS1O1SIBryUxj7nfYRTH80vCae8zsFbtv0YkF4haQr8E9OXdNNENFlvOEBo/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR-AB1tQvSDIHvOFUIIDDWSFdKW7-MCqNrHbbt_q7vnOlJ9cZ8HjYwf3S73knVs0mqUiFmMLkkg6TYBGhrPS1O1SIBryUxj7nfYRTH80vCae8zsFbtv0YkF4haQr8E9OXdNNENFlvOEBo/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0252.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have walked past this doorway several times when it was ajar and did not step through.  There is no courtyard beyond, only a hall.  With both doors closed it is better to admire the architecture and style.  The windows and balconies above indicate a nice place to live on this busy street and only two doors away from Dalloyau!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">(This post is for <a href="http://verenasparisblog.blogspot.com/"><strong>Vreni</strong></a>, who loves the blue doors of Paris as much as I do)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: x-small;">To see more doorways go to <a href="http://bayphoto.blogspot.com/2011/09/portes-de-lundi-xviii.html"><strong>Louis La Vache's</strong> </a>porte-de-lundi.</span></div><br /><br /><br />Boulevard Beaumarchais<br />75004 Paris

La porte bleue

I have walked past this doorway several times when it was ajar and did not step through. There is no courtyard beyond, only a hall. With b...

10:01 PM

Bonjour, monsieur

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gSyqkd1qrFwfi9GNR7xBNydOZMIh9w3nYjzU-JyUsraaO3Pn-XO2krjIuyPjdD-zSsAa7xtPeSrnHLTEG0z0EA85soFHY7-56dM8C-upO4njdgMK_nwZJlDl9lIVw7zjSwAtJa9g73I/s1600/2011+april+1+DSC_0126-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-gSyqkd1qrFwfi9GNR7xBNydOZMIh9w3nYjzU-JyUsraaO3Pn-XO2krjIuyPjdD-zSsAa7xtPeSrnHLTEG0z0EA85soFHY7-56dM8C-upO4njdgMK_nwZJlDl9lIVw7zjSwAtJa9g73I/s640/2011+april+1+DSC_0126-1.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is only a portion of the entryway to Propriété de la Société des Cuisiniers de Paris found on Rue Saint-Roch, just around the corner from Avenue de l'Opéra.  The architect's name is etched into the façade, along with the date:  Bruno Pellissier, arch't. 1917.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Remember to "look up"</span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="left"></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Propriété de la Société des Cuisiniers de Paris</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">45, rue Saint Roch</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">75001 Paris</span>

Bonjour, monsieur

This is only a portion of the entryway to Propriété de la Société des Cuisiniers de Paris found on Rue Saint-Roch, just around the corner f...

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Église Saint-Aignan de Chartres - Illumination

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfLlEzVdg6GxGIq7DlSL1vQJ2ZYWgkN72gzM3RUL6Zp3BY_EL0EDzEZKtXAaX7tSrZrxzOA3PDkehC48jDw9LgfV2sLNBHCQmDPoEMO0T_PmdLkOY_PaaLQSDgSIv03ltiJYe9AtDTiM/s1600/2011+april+4+DSC_0298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfLlEzVdg6GxGIq7DlSL1vQJ2ZYWgkN72gzM3RUL6Zp3BY_EL0EDzEZKtXAaX7tSrZrxzOA3PDkehC48jDw9LgfV2sLNBHCQmDPoEMO0T_PmdLkOY_PaaLQSDgSIv03ltiJYe9AtDTiM/s640/2011+april+4+DSC_0298.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Just outside of Paris is Église Saint-Aignan de Chartres, not nearly as well known as the Chartres Cathedral, but exquisite in detail and color.  Established in 400 AD, most of the building today dates from the Sixteenth Century.</span>  </div><br />Bon Dimanche

Église Saint-Aignan de Chartres - Illumination

Just outside of Paris is Église Saint-Aignan de Chartres, not nearly as well known as the Chartres Cathedral, but exquisite in detail and co...

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Samedi après-midi

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnTIuvEuckgo9l3tgey1RyV7b2FtKQlF7B2enhMO_wHgMu4NSqi_nHHg445gT4KjgTyndquvy5TmVk6wS5dnjkj1YzXCI6TiFyk97xKcxE3aJMoqlTZa7rRaejqJL-7BccxKOR55tOmE/s1600/2011+april+6+DSC_0220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="630" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirnTIuvEuckgo9l3tgey1RyV7b2FtKQlF7B2enhMO_wHgMu4NSqi_nHHg445gT4KjgTyndquvy5TmVk6wS5dnjkj1YzXCI6TiFyk97xKcxE3aJMoqlTZa7rRaejqJL-7BccxKOR55tOmE/s640/2011+april+6+DSC_0220.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Saturday afternoon, warm spring day, and great friends... Yes, Chez Prune is a perfect place to unwind at the end of a week.  The casual atmosphere here echoes the low stress seen at this table.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lest you think there are no critics of Chez Prune, the following was found on a ratings site:</span><br /><em><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">"Chez Prune, c'est sympa, mais c'est vrai que c'est devenu un peu trop bobo ..."</span></em><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">Chez Prune</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">36, rue Beaurepaire</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">75010, Paris</span>

Samedi après-midi

Saturday afternoon, warm spring day, and great friends... Yes, Chez Prune is a perfect place to unwind at the end of a week. The casual atm...

10:01 PM

Canal Saint Martin

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCwu4l5Pajk8fJHCC5cRCQIBasfDCOwyinelWpO3UgBZK7ZONAaOHDoiT0IJOlCUT7rg8rO9Lb0MaAV-Rfan7b1jLrgn4xs6YX2TxH3MFrolZ5yMC1Sbow_aOrJgvadDEGbs5wuip504/s1600/2011+april+6+DSC_0163.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaCwu4l5Pajk8fJHCC5cRCQIBasfDCOwyinelWpO3UgBZK7ZONAaOHDoiT0IJOlCUT7rg8rO9Lb0MaAV-Rfan7b1jLrgn4xs6YX2TxH3MFrolZ5yMC1Sbow_aOrJgvadDEGbs5wuip504/s640/2011+april+6+DSC_0163.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Although you may first think of the Seine, the banks of Canal Saint Martin provide a quiet spot to watch the boats and people.  You can watch the locks as boats pass through in this section of the canal, listen to the sounds of a guitar, enjoy a picnic in the shade of the trees, or visit an adjacent café or bistrot.  On Sundays the two streets running parallel to the canal (Quai de Jemmapes and Quai de Valmy) are reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There are more than 81 miles of canals and underground waterways in Paris which means for me that there is much more to explore and photograph.</span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bon weekend!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">For more reflections, come to </span><a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/2011/09/french-connection-weekend-reflections.html"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">James' Weekend Reflections</span></strong></a>

Canal Saint Martin

Although you may first think of the Seine, the banks of Canal Saint Martin provide a quiet spot to watch the boats and people. You can watc...

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Montmartre en Noir et Blanc

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaEW3FgFJNNiXcikgk6VVGHjhW34KAOVrI5o3POO1WcUWFFIl8QpidSyq4h9c9jss5ytu7XpU5tA8SGsBq-OFOpLVf36aJ2SuCoUczobX6xi3eemYBU9-ICsaOICyxd2O6gDDZczB1HI/s1600/DSC_0222-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Could I ever have taken this shot anywhere but in Paris?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Non</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(but maybe Barcelona, Madrid, Athens, Nice, Milan, Rome, Buenos Aires,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Vienna, Prague, Florence, Zurich, Nice, Antibes, others?)</span></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Le Relais de la Butte</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Rue Ravignan et Rue des 3 Frères</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Montmartre</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>75018 Paris</em></span></div>

Montmartre en Noir et Blanc

Could I ever have taken this shot anywhere but in Paris? Non (but maybe Barcelona, Madrid, Athens, Nice, Milan, Rome, Buenos Aires, Vienna, ...

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Marché Maubert - VIII

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkmpp__FyKv0cRrq8FmAUrEDLO6C9Cr7_JHL3XcZZFncSBpayKbaAfh9q67dSero2LcFACXNEwAFzxgSYyQ8bpEo_FytiXllzgeaL9gsFeckPypsSKasTXXWoB16pGh0dqSzSYe1rPts/s1600/2011+april+5+DSC_0028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="488" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQkmpp__FyKv0cRrq8FmAUrEDLO6C9Cr7_JHL3XcZZFncSBpayKbaAfh9q67dSero2LcFACXNEwAFzxgSYyQ8bpEo_FytiXllzgeaL9gsFeckPypsSKasTXXWoB16pGh0dqSzSYe1rPts/s640/2011+april+5+DSC_0028.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The oldest street market in Paris, established in 1547, Marché Maubert is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.  But, do not be late as the stalls will close by 2:30 or 3, and you will not find the sumptuous stacks of artichokes, leeks, and carrots. There are stands for flowers, rugs, pashminas, fromage, fleur de sel, textiles from Provence, meats, seafood, carry out food (prête à emporter) pour manger sur le pouce.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have featured this marché before as it was my "neighborhood" for many trips to Paris.  I will visit my friends there very soon, to buy their produce and cheeses, and to take their photos again and to recall the snow and cold of last December and the wonderful weather of my last visit in April.  Of course, I will have some photos in my pocket...</span><br /><br /><br />Marché Maubert<br />Place Maubert<br />Métro Maubert-Mutualité<br />75005 Paris

Marché Maubert - VIII

The oldest street market in Paris, established in 1547, Marché Maubert is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. But, do not be late as t...

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Pétanque - IV

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhySDP89RxwBgE0IpsPUET0gmOgLhCuBwwOyOz_XaV7IfJG-0MkBYswrZcH9fEpNTq5KYc_936sG-K8RaRGkRNEHLyAdIIp9kobEFyt6vp5RimZPnRQCo72qsZcDQ7EGo_XoIQbm3fWOCU/s1600/2011+april+6+DSC_0242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhySDP89RxwBgE0IpsPUET0gmOgLhCuBwwOyOz_XaV7IfJG-0MkBYswrZcH9fEpNTq5KYc_936sG-K8RaRGkRNEHLyAdIIp9kobEFyt6vp5RimZPnRQCo72qsZcDQ7EGo_XoIQbm3fWOCU/s640/2011+april+6+DSC_0242.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The casual atmosphere in the park between Quai de la Loire and the bank of Bassin de la Villette made it simple to take photos, candid shots of friends and families playing Pétanque.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I wish that you could hear the symphony of sounds with the "clink" of the balls, the crunch of the limestone, and the background of easy laughter.</span><br /><br /><br />Bassin de la Villette<br />Quai de la Loire<br />19ième arr.

Pétanque - IV

The casual atmosphere in the park between Quai de la Loire and the bank of Bassin de la Villette made it simple to take photos, candid shots...

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Les trois flâneurs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiymZajLyUoUr2Kq_9f3ZcONgP6xXpmOTkBmVyln1WnI8xddjxsfRK0d2NnmqMUeXI_EAy2u84dTiwgpihzCOS8nF6aj2ZJU7OnBr5wQjjUNYLoH15XM5sJHqKZPVn6DFGH9eGGvR9wzE/s1600/2011+april+6+DSC_0119-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="604" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiymZajLyUoUr2Kq_9f3ZcONgP6xXpmOTkBmVyln1WnI8xddjxsfRK0d2NnmqMUeXI_EAy2u84dTiwgpihzCOS8nF6aj2ZJU7OnBr5wQjjUNYLoH15XM5sJHqKZPVn6DFGH9eGGvR9wzE/s640/2011+april+6+DSC_0119-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On a Sunday morning in Square Trousseau, these three gentlemen were seen strolling through the park.  My guess is that they are old friends who meet here regularly to talk about their families, their thoughts on politics, or current events in the neighborhood.  I will have three copies of this photo for my next trip on the chance that I see them again on a Sunday morning.</span><br /><br /><br />Square Trousseau<br />Métro Ledru Rollin<br />

Les trois flâneurs

On a Sunday morning in Square Trousseau, these three gentlemen were seen strolling through the park. My guess is that they are old friends ...

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Illumination and hope

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvqRAzGq-3Q8QpDup3An7Vuuc24f7RqZUfk7VzUmmQV7ykdH9txT2u_fTe5oG4K8P64SAVs2Gr0_3SGY9faiwu6VtV61OZdra_X1Us4XECcZLCa4kifmb1EpJsK9UxfNN6HNaukPQQck/s1600/2011+april+5+DSC_0252.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="498" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvvqRAzGq-3Q8QpDup3An7Vuuc24f7RqZUfk7VzUmmQV7ykdH9txT2u_fTe5oG4K8P64SAVs2Gr0_3SGY9faiwu6VtV61OZdra_X1Us4XECcZLCa4kifmb1EpJsK9UxfNN6HNaukPQQck/s640/2011+april+5+DSC_0252.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Église Saint Pierre de Montmartre is not singularly outstanding, but the soft light of stained glass in the apse seems a promise of hope.  I am thinking today of all those touched directly and indirectly by the events of ten years ago.</span><br /><br /><br />Bon dimanche<br /><br />Église Saint Pierre de Montmartre<br />2, rue du Mont-Cenis<br />75018 Paris

Illumination and hope

Église Saint Pierre de Montmartre is not singularly outstanding, but the soft light of stained glass in the apse seems a promise of hope. I...

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Pâtisserie Hunt - XV

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQO8hK0p9nwACfyjAUSeht3z8dzHorFye8NgGh69kb6U-iOSzqYu8k8nhk6j8poJf460FiwojTsTIkMIdrnuLcvW1zTRv6mQgPDdU7j6smSmQsFUQOjSuj482U8FVZt8SsX7Gf5eQmCQ/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0262.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQO8hK0p9nwACfyjAUSeht3z8dzHorFye8NgGh69kb6U-iOSzqYu8k8nhk6j8poJf460FiwojTsTIkMIdrnuLcvW1zTRv6mQgPDdU7j6smSmQsFUQOjSuj482U8FVZt8SsX7Gf5eQmCQ/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0262.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A little break from the streets of Paris brought us here to <a href="http://www.dalloyau.fr/">Dalloyau</a>, a renown pâtisserie, on Boulevard Beaumarchais.  I previously showed you the </span><a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/05/patisserie-dalloyau-bubble-peche.html"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bubble Pêche</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> featured in the window that morning.  The inside of Dalloyau is just as much a treat as the macarons (and l'Opéra) we devoured with our noisette and café crème.  We were on a mission.  The pâtisserie hunt continues...</span><br /><br /><br /><br />Dalloyau<br />5, boulevard Beaumarchais<br />75004

Pâtisserie Hunt - XV

A little break from the streets of Paris brought us here to Dalloyau , a renown pâtisserie, on Boulevard Beaumarchais. I previously showed ...

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Hotel du Nord - III

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Q2epMjp1jcX2TM9d2WtPCG5-Hu24TBv2mSvaCfplanpwNZhrYdOZ1V-BLE337oNHq72j-NmpprIEUhjtTYRwvhmrh10ZIkx6uk0S6GX1r2IsQfffw2ZAFtSGmVTtip-7s2kWXnxvm2g/s1600/2011+april+6+DSC_0192.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="570" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Q2epMjp1jcX2TM9d2WtPCG5-Hu24TBv2mSvaCfplanpwNZhrYdOZ1V-BLE337oNHq72j-NmpprIEUhjtTYRwvhmrh10ZIkx6uk0S6GX1r2IsQfffw2ZAFtSGmVTtip-7s2kWXnxvm2g/s640/2011+april+6+DSC_0192.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">May you always see your glass as half-full, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">and may it always be shared with good friends.</span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bon weekend</div><br />Hotel du Nord<br />102 Quai de Jemmapes<br />75010 Paris<br /><br />For more reflections come to <a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/2011/09/grand-canal-at-night-weekend.html">James' Weekend Reflections</a>

Hotel du Nord - III

May you always see your glass as half-full, and may it always be shared with good friends. Bon weekend Hotel du Nord 102 Quai de Jemmapes 75...

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Le mur des "je t'aime"

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAwqCenEbNxFWLqyXmD25pER85KlBt8jmrrHMUKdACRy6ALtsqR7yPxV7ejHJfUgVsm6-2yZh4YXbvD7K393IY7Q-Oh9nKCJBIlWw_cWPG7UiQkjURcNa9BYpariNVbyH48npnLcIups/s1600/2011+april+5+DSC_0197.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="522" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJAwqCenEbNxFWLqyXmD25pER85KlBt8jmrrHMUKdACRy6ALtsqR7yPxV7ejHJfUgVsm6-2yZh4YXbvD7K393IY7Q-Oh9nKCJBIlWw_cWPG7UiQkjURcNa9BYpariNVbyH48npnLcIups/s640/2011+april+5+DSC_0197.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This wall in the Square Jehan-Rictus (next to Métro Abbesses) is the site for the "I Love You" art of deep cobalt blue tiles.  The wall is covered in 612 tiles of the same size and color, on which the words "I love you" have been written in 311 languages and dialects.  The tile wall was created in 2000 by Frederic Baron, an author and composer, along with Claire Kito, a calligraphy specialist.  The writing is in white with sparse accents of Paris rouge.   </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There are thousands of photos on the internet of the wall and the small enclosed park but I thought that you would like to see this small detail which sits above the dark blue tiles, and was on this day framed by chartreuse leaves and dappled sunlight.  It is Rita Hayworth by artist Rue Meurt d'Art, and a loose translation is, "Loving is chaos... so, let's love."  (Please correct me, you Frenchies)  If you look closely just to the right of Ms. H. you will see a ghost.  It is an outline of Ava Gardner who originally graced this wall.  C'est une mystère...</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>I Love You Wall</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Square Jehan-Rictus</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>Métro Abbesses</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>75018 Paris</em></span>

Le mur des "je t'aime"

This wall in the Square Jehan-Rictus (next to Métro Abbesses) is the site for the "I Love You" art of deep cobalt blue tiles. The...

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La Parisienne - artisan boulanger

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJ5Rk_VuKEt-Rtlk-GIyFABaXGaHPpe93vfbxpVeF2fIX1VBS_dBp29RmSApeuRKVrWx_JooKpIJJnV9ZCaxKvVjb7h5Wz5QYUjUhTiOVvkrLp0QLWFVV1sqmC9NQwvpm7c5_uR2QtSg/s1600/2011+april+5+DSC_0161.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJ5Rk_VuKEt-Rtlk-GIyFABaXGaHPpe93vfbxpVeF2fIX1VBS_dBp29RmSApeuRKVrWx_JooKpIJJnV9ZCaxKvVjb7h5Wz5QYUjUhTiOVvkrLp0QLWFVV1sqmC9NQwvpm7c5_uR2QtSg/s640/2011+april+5+DSC_0161.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Between the Métro Cardinal Lemoine and Église Saint Etienne du Mont, we happened upon this bright fushia (rose foncé) building and sign.  The style reminded me more of the signs seen in Zurich than in Paris, but the boulangerie definitely brightened up this intersection on Rue Monge.  It is reported to have excellent baguettes.</span><br /><br /><em>(This is for Starman, who wanted to see some color)</em><br /><br />La Parisienne Boulangerie<br />28, rue Monge<br />75005 Paris

La Parisienne - artisan boulanger

Between the Métro Cardinal Lemoine and Église Saint Etienne du Mont, we happened upon this bright fushia (rose foncé) building and sign. Th...

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La Rentrée

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UysjYI-mXz78_c2W3UCiklHClMf8KARIEG3iMFNVMxwOqZT8uAqcGV3v9i4SKJ-sP_PqbnkquMkwytIcrBnt-lxatd4A1vNaDsmZdhHhFX_BO8KhVR9fLTsSn-ulBrL_HwX1kdCGPpw/s1600/DSC_0206-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9UysjYI-mXz78_c2W3UCiklHClMf8KARIEG3iMFNVMxwOqZT8uAqcGV3v9i4SKJ-sP_PqbnkquMkwytIcrBnt-lxatd4A1vNaDsmZdhHhFX_BO8KhVR9fLTsSn-ulBrL_HwX1kdCGPpw/s640/DSC_0206-1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">La rentrée, a return to school studies and so much more.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">I doubt that any of these young men were sad to return.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

La Rentrée

La rentrée, a return to school studies and so much more. I doubt that any of these young men were sad to return.

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Must be a French girl -- IX

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTcrpp9hwN2oKCqzwx6F8PkYrA8Ml3q1qaKgUoAEWWw_VEonzrIO1uBm22pD_WW1B32n64qACf0U_pz4919Hua9LT8zXTexoKNYlNR5F7CfHyF9-dfJUS-6kvJc8CbMShukIm_PovZ6Y/s1600/2011+april+5+DSC_0379.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKTcrpp9hwN2oKCqzwx6F8PkYrA8Ml3q1qaKgUoAEWWw_VEonzrIO1uBm22pD_WW1B32n64qACf0U_pz4919Hua9LT8zXTexoKNYlNR5F7CfHyF9-dfJUS-6kvJc8CbMShukIm_PovZ6Y/s640/2011+april+5+DSC_0379.jpg" width="396" xaa="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">As we walked in the streets surrounding Sacré Coeur, this petite French girl strolled with her parents.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">Rue Azais</span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">Montmartre</span><br /><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">75018 Paris</span><br />

Must be a French girl -- IX

As we walked in the streets surrounding Sacré Coeur, this petite French girl strolled with her parents. Rue Azais Montmartre 75018 Paris

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Église Saint Etienne du Mont

Église Saint Etienne du Mont

The special details of this church continue to delight, whether it is the abundance of angels and cherubs or something as simple as a light ...

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Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine

Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine

This stunning museum just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower prompted a day trip to Chartres to see the architecture and amazing buildin...

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Louvre Pyramid and full moon

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPndHlsAEutukYuQbeyAOPLT7RDTFtj2JdkQByQ71rkvpgYQGfVbAsCpA2e6_ja00E_5_tVOlB5ejm1nCRcaY_43bH6IHgSdQbl4S7c67lDqMdvlthGnZvDNQaiLo0LRU89WO3uQpv1E0/s1600/2011+april+7+DSC_0541.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPndHlsAEutukYuQbeyAOPLT7RDTFtj2JdkQByQ71rkvpgYQGfVbAsCpA2e6_ja00E_5_tVOlB5ejm1nCRcaY_43bH6IHgSdQbl4S7c67lDqMdvlthGnZvDNQaiLo0LRU89WO3uQpv1E0/s640/2011+april+7+DSC_0541.jpg" width="640" xaa="true" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Through the glass and steel of I. M. Pei's Pyramid, is seen a full moon and Pavillon de l'Horloge, architecture from different centuries gracing the Napoleon Courtyard of the Louvre.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bon weekend</span><br /><br />Louvre Pyramid<br />Cour Napoleon<br />75001, Paris<br /><br />See more reflections here at <a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/2011/09/hand-in-hand-on-sand-weekend.html">James' Weekend Reflections</a>

Louvre Pyramid and full moon

Through the glass and steel of I. M. Pei's Pyramid, is seen a full moon and Pavillon de l'Horloge, architecture from different centu...

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La Parisienne - artisan boulanger

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Must be a French girl -- IX

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Louvre Pyramid and full moon

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