Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvsnes2DCEHmUufZVOOIVNqqJgFvCFuhRhAgmT55bqNWZXSkrOldbOwLnE9LR9qC3Y2gl35C9tdUCBhmplpgRwd6GR_OofCRoRUUXzv4DAY_rD5tlY8MGnrevqSgqX5zMqddJOJZnPtY/s1600/2012+jan+16++2nd_0772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvsnes2DCEHmUufZVOOIVNqqJgFvCFuhRhAgmT55bqNWZXSkrOldbOwLnE9LR9qC3Y2gl35C9tdUCBhmplpgRwd6GR_OofCRoRUUXzv4DAY_rD5tlY8MGnrevqSgqX5zMqddJOJZnPtY/s640/2012+jan+16++2nd_0772.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Perfectly sculpted, the three cherubs reach to the heavens</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 align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>bon dimanche</em></span><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: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">2, place du Louvre</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

Perfectly sculpted, the three cherubs reach to the heavens bon dimanche Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois 2, place du Louvre 75001, Paris...

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Poisson d'avril -- chut!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAhjPcHBprU5-NWGOUODKT5X2AjUWeplYGc4031vg6YmxLbQCt7pBEK4zi6oNs7x5IbbckuEtL5vfUE_PpI3uAoFHjcZSvLH-1Y4RhjQAhEIsz0mHKc_kWGqO97J5tEQCMCEu-q7rlz4/s1600/2010+Dec+5+DSC_0140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsAhjPcHBprU5-NWGOUODKT5X2AjUWeplYGc4031vg6YmxLbQCt7pBEK4zi6oNs7x5IbbckuEtL5vfUE_PpI3uAoFHjcZSvLH-1Y4RhjQAhEIsz0mHKc_kWGqO97J5tEQCMCEu-q7rlz4/s640/2010+Dec+5+DSC_0140.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;">Do you know what tomorrow is?</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;">In the United States it is April Fools Day and we play pranks like, "Look out!  There's a spider on your shoulder!"  </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 tradition in France includes poisson d'avril, attempting to attach a paper fish to the victim's back without being noticed.  There is an interesting history of this holiday of foolishness and it originated in France in the 16th century.  You can <a href="http://www.francetravelguide.com/april-fools-day-in-france-le-poisson-davril.html" target="_blank"><strong>read about it here</strong></a>.</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;">Today in France, people who are fooled on April 1 are called Poisson d'avril, which literally means the "April Fish," because a yound naive fish is easily caught.  </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;">So, are you going to play a little prank tomorrow?</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;">(I do know that these are oysters, but I did not have any good fish photos.)</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;"><br /></div>

Poisson d'avril -- chut!

Do you know what tomorrow is? In the United States it is April Fools Day and we play pranks like, "Look out!  There's a spider on y...

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Des lapins roses

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_TfVGs59bQvN06E9DzYOOmpnU8G6MgDcUjglNJOieypXHiAVx_hFw9BclS7Q_7nnWkMaAmRXk-bIxOJL4ehj84a3v5aJaCijeJNABIVgEtxBomejiAJnK7XqmaAIvdk7Htkv98VFRDQ/s1600/2012+jan+14++1st_0893.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_TfVGs59bQvN06E9DzYOOmpnU8G6MgDcUjglNJOieypXHiAVx_hFw9BclS7Q_7nnWkMaAmRXk-bIxOJL4ehj84a3v5aJaCijeJNABIVgEtxBomejiAJnK7XqmaAIvdk7Htkv98VFRDQ/s640/2012+jan+14++1st_0893.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;">A basket of bunnies seen in the window of Jeff de Bruges</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They are not chocolate but adorable all the same.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">There is no shortage of chocolate here!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Jeff de Bruges</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Christine Dufiefs</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>51 bis, rue Cler</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Métro École Militaire</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>75007, Paris</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

Des lapins roses

A basket of bunnies seen in the window of Jeff de Bruges They are not chocolate but adorable all the same. There is no shortage of chocolate...

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Le Bon Marché -- des chapeaux

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjnrM13I_kiPIc6xuIPkO-h3fGR2BgDIt_-uM5e-jiGThFzI1_i8XBbDE4q3NxXSCPwcoMqyd-Ruz6NnJ93ziqBa_tZS5nb66M69WcoSjbsYud4zNUyvh2N5khTKRix-Cn0YIMYh7R3Q/s1600/2010+paris+june+17-18+0564.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmjnrM13I_kiPIc6xuIPkO-h3fGR2BgDIt_-uM5e-jiGThFzI1_i8XBbDE4q3NxXSCPwcoMqyd-Ruz6NnJ93ziqBa_tZS5nb66M69WcoSjbsYud4zNUyvh2N5khTKRix-Cn0YIMYh7R3Q/s640/2010+paris+june+17-18+0564.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;">If you have been reading my blog for a period of time, you know that I am almost as passionate about hats as I am shoes...</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;">This chapeaux is not quite my style but I was captivated by the design.</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;">What do you mean, <em>pas de photos</em>?  Whoops</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;"><em>Le Bon Marché</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Sèvres-Babylone</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Le Bon Marché -- des chapeaux

If you have been reading my blog for a period of time, you know that I am almost as passionate about hats as I am shoes... This chapeaux is ...

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La Maison du Chocolat -- eclairs

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPu1J7xshBUFSVqSUaR39iuw0rCiF8MlZxtMVVjvHVuMu8YLPNFEf4NsgLWoQzBwqfoBUJIoDTvsxs7HMvBDcfSFmJn9k-idUvTxADW80rsPPTGNZVh4QETSa6QkJUehwLiW5VP-03QA/s1600/2010+dec+day+7+0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="516" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCPu1J7xshBUFSVqSUaR39iuw0rCiF8MlZxtMVVjvHVuMu8YLPNFEf4NsgLWoQzBwqfoBUJIoDTvsxs7HMvBDcfSFmJn9k-idUvTxADW80rsPPTGNZVh4QETSa6QkJUehwLiW5VP-03QA/s640/2010+dec+day+7+0005.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;">In the search for the perfect, very best eclair in Paris we discovered (for the moment) our favorite(s) at <a href="http://www.lamaisonduchocolat.com/fr/index.php#/home" target="_blank">La Maison du Chocolat</a>.  We had to have a caramel au beurre salé also, bien sûr!</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 chocolate was rich, and the pastry was still firm, not soggy from the cream filling.  Fortunately for our waitlines, we had to walk to get there and back.  It is a chocolate eclair like this that makes me want to hide in the corner and devour it all!</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;">Do not try this at home.</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; font-size: xx-small;">miam-miam</span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>La Maison du Chocolat</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>19, rue de Sèvres</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75006, Paris</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>There are many boutiques in Paris</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>and around the world - check the link</em></span>

La Maison du Chocolat -- eclairs

In the search for the perfect, very best eclair in Paris we discovered (for the moment) our favorite(s) at La Maison du Chocolat .  We had t...

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Marché aux Puces, St-Ouen V

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9SJSXWQt2srrPHnoYYK5sXZTLMO_1Cui7-pH6Frfe6_eSbo_TRCykGY6pn1hO6eCpwhUp7770qBDHLToEdXobpDS1hyphenhyphenSRRI2PZ3xe5GEeudT61Ec_5BW6CL6m1h935ibg4lBGi7UCFY/s1600/2010+dec+7+0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9SJSXWQt2srrPHnoYYK5sXZTLMO_1Cui7-pH6Frfe6_eSbo_TRCykGY6pn1hO6eCpwhUp7770qBDHLToEdXobpDS1hyphenhyphenSRRI2PZ3xe5GEeudT61Ec_5BW6CL6m1h935ibg4lBGi7UCFY/s640/2010+dec+7+0008.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;">Perhaps this delightful little treasure-trove should be called</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Le Cavern d'Ali Baba*</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;">This sweet friend, originally from Spain, has lived in Paris with her husband for over 30 years.  I have been to see her on almost every visit to Paris, but we may miss each other on this trip.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Surely, I do not have to explain that to you.</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, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">*a reference from French friend Isabelle when she first saw my art studio!</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Marché aux Puces, St-Ouen</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Porte de Clignancourt</em></span>

Marché aux Puces, St-Ouen V

Perhaps this delightful little treasure-trove should be called Le Cavern d'Ali Baba* This sweet friend, originally from Spain, has lived...

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Où sommes-nous?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVy9FILTqgRrg73JxYzJG0HQfG3_QI3ebbSpXiFnI_cDtO4FjWWTG5po_aiyCRiGIKiGLUpKwe9EKA2XIWr0gmdVOzN-IbrV5IRDhUBgDIc_8r-qOeNxPwyM3mD25v7-DVdOXgNNxeIE/s1600/2012+jan+14++2nd_0135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVy9FILTqgRrg73JxYzJG0HQfG3_QI3ebbSpXiFnI_cDtO4FjWWTG5po_aiyCRiGIKiGLUpKwe9EKA2XIWr0gmdVOzN-IbrV5IRDhUBgDIc_8r-qOeNxPwyM3mD25v7-DVdOXgNNxeIE/s640/2012+jan+14++2nd_0135.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;"><em>We are here!</em></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 will absorb Paris:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">eat, drink, kiss, enjoy, laugh, swoon, dream, imagine, and a lot more!</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, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-small;">(I will also take many photographs)</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;"><em>La Tour Eiffel</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75007, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em></em></span></div>

Où sommes-nous?

We are here! I will absorb Paris: eat, drink, kiss, enjoy, laugh, swoon, dream, imagine, and a lot more! (I will also take many photographs)...

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Basilique Saint-Denis

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhmmZX1KB_nBA8mdL3seFlBou9-55Xr41OGDTPvAwtZawwJdBd87mDJV-4kWFjWU-3G4QAQaNTg3m-0bpo1sMsQCEhC3OYURYVpgoKkwGFeFzseO865zYD93zoeS-a53-3VxFF1q73eU/s1600/2012+jan+16++3rd_0011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhmmZX1KB_nBA8mdL3seFlBou9-55Xr41OGDTPvAwtZawwJdBd87mDJV-4kWFjWU-3G4QAQaNTg3m-0bpo1sMsQCEhC3OYURYVpgoKkwGFeFzseO865zYD93zoeS-a53-3VxFF1q73eU/s640/2012+jan+16++3rd_0011.jpg" width="442" yda="true" /></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;">It is difficult to select a favorite photo from this beautiful Basilica, but this one shows the detail of the sculpture along with one of the thousands of stained glass windows in the background.</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;">Today I am traveling to Paris with my husband and best friend (same person).  We have traveled together to far-flung places but never Paris.  I am excited to show him the city I love.  I do hope that Paris will love him right back.</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;">I will be posting daily and commenting as I can, and I will certainly be reading your comments each day, summarizing briefly our discoveries and treats of each day.</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, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>bon dimanche</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em></em></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, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Basilique Saint-Denis</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>93200 Saint-Denis</em></span></div>

Basilique Saint-Denis

It is difficult to select a favorite photo from this beautiful Basilica, but this one shows the detail of the sculpture along with one of th...

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Un chapeau de dimanche

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Zn0KV8-n0hzNN0dgSv8p2XLskxaeX2oX1lmqmR1em9KVBOghyphenhyphenS3z1cUdTSnBLjzrxS73rmYTKugGfiZ4PUmQqaRwZjAnY-S5kcAqPxMhYKqj_1NKyTMWT9ktz3Uc_QoMhbmpLZN0uiY/s1600/2010+paris+june+20+0930.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Zn0KV8-n0hzNN0dgSv8p2XLskxaeX2oX1lmqmR1em9KVBOghyphenhyphenS3z1cUdTSnBLjzrxS73rmYTKugGfiZ4PUmQqaRwZjAnY-S5kcAqPxMhYKqj_1NKyTMWT9ktz3Uc_QoMhbmpLZN0uiY/s640/2010+paris+june+20+0930.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 was going through all my photos of Paris hats and realized that I had missed this one.</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;">It was taken during a lively meeting of bloggers and friends enjoying a Sunday déjeuner (Mary, Marie, Virginia, Anne Hervier, Maya, and Janet).  They had us seated along the back wall for a reason!</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 saw a young woman wearing this chic chapeau of black tuile and after entering gently placed it on the shelf and coat rack separating the dining area.  I wish that we had snapped her before she removed it, but once placed on the shelf it had the appearance of a display in a fine boutique.</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;">It was a great day spent with friends:  old, new, and just-met.</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;"><em>La Bourgogne</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>144, rue Mouffetard</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75005, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><a href="http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/2010/08/le-beau-chapeau.html" target="_blank"><strong>(Here is Virginia's shot of the chapeau)</strong></a></em></span></div>

Un chapeau de dimanche

I was going through all my photos of Paris hats and realized that I had missed this one. It was taken during a lively meeting of bloggers an...

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Palais Garnier - The Grand Foyer

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vHev0B5uCaQX_Kg5mdlfBNb0Anr2phW-EO4ShDUF4Bm6oBYQIcRwKtj46m6WE7cSuLSN0ut8VmKpndCLChEqh5MSh3IPf0YzBKsQguI25CWWsw6QImQcNo6-sSdyfLyklVUFLadFeg0/s1600/2010+dec+day+7+0079+b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vHev0B5uCaQX_Kg5mdlfBNb0Anr2phW-EO4ShDUF4Bm6oBYQIcRwKtj46m6WE7cSuLSN0ut8VmKpndCLChEqh5MSh3IPf0YzBKsQguI25CWWsw6QImQcNo6-sSdyfLyklVUFLadFeg0/s640/2010+dec+day+7+0079+b.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 opulence of Palais Garnier defies description.  This tourist shot does at least give one an idea of the scale and size of this Beaux-Arts opera house.  I will be returning here next week to feel the music in every crevice, to imagine the famous dancers who have graced her stage, to appreciate the barely-known architect who created her.</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;">To me it is like so much of Paris.  One cannot truly grasp the whole with a single visit, and I want to see it again with the fresh eyes of my husband who will be making his first trip to Paris.  We will be there next week.</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;">Virginia (Paris Through my Lens), a dear friend and fellow traveler to Paris, sent me a link to this marvelous </span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs-h5Yhalvo&feature=youtu.be" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">25 minute documentary</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> on the story and building of Palais Garnier.  I think that you will not be able to stop once you start.</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, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>bon weekend</em></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Palais Garnier</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Place de l'Opéra</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75009, Paris</em></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">(For more Weekend Reflections, click <a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/2012/03/torre-del-mangia-weekend-reflections.html" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a> for James' wonderful collection of participants)</span></em></div>

Palais Garnier - The Grand Foyer

The opulence of Palais Garnier defies description.  This tourist shot does at least give one an idea of the scale and size of this Beaux-Art...

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Le chien de la rue Cler

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mj3-2uDXXe3U7poU8Ih6HxAlKZa6Xl9NUiDKTSmPGg4_vi284jcoVAuh8reaZlpKJmlFqxcbcxqyz-86OhsOQ5YKNXpzelOZR81JOn3O8rytv0EPcPBuNYOOKzGrjO0T-q1K8rjMPBg/s1600/2012+jan+17++3rd_0259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8mj3-2uDXXe3U7poU8Ih6HxAlKZa6Xl9NUiDKTSmPGg4_vi284jcoVAuh8reaZlpKJmlFqxcbcxqyz-86OhsOQ5YKNXpzelOZR81JOn3O8rytv0EPcPBuNYOOKzGrjO0T-q1K8rjMPBg/s640/2012+jan+17++3rd_0259.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 marché on rue Cler was full of people this day </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and provided a great opportunity to explore the scents and sounds of the market.  </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;">This pup owned the street</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;"><a href="http://www.parismarkets.net/RueCler.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Marché Rue Cler</em></span></strong></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Rue Cler et Avenue de la Motte-Picquet</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro École Militaire</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

Le chien de la rue Cler

The marché on rue Cler was full of people this day and provided a great opportunity to explore the scents and sounds of the market.  This pu...

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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/AVvXsEjsjwSpDuvFmVV7NZjvolJwEn12uRAy9W1Q0BQyyl0mlCg3afJM8RHS8anObXlyN7PWUqxuVoolhQknFpoenIKWs6HzhuFjtMxF01ChISRcBetqBGknuxuPmb2z0_EG2K0ntlnJa_gYDIs/s1600/2012+jan+13++1st_0576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsjwSpDuvFmVV7NZjvolJwEn12uRAy9W1Q0BQyyl0mlCg3afJM8RHS8anObXlyN7PWUqxuVoolhQknFpoenIKWs6HzhuFjtMxF01ChISRcBetqBGknuxuPmb2z0_EG2K0ntlnJa_gYDIs/s640/2012+jan+13++1st_0576.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;">So what is this?</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;">As we headed into Métro Bourse we found ourselves in the viewfinder of a movie crew.  We watched the action for ten minutes or so as the scene was replayed several times.  He was probably shouting, "Get those two women out of here!"  (in French bien sûr!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For you movie buffs, let me know if this is anyone famous.</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;">You never know what you will discover in the streets of Paris.</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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Place de la Bourse</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Bourse</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Rue Vivienne</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75002 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

So what is this? As we headed into Métro Bourse we found ourselves in the viewfinder of a movie crew.  We watched the action for ten minutes...

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Pierre Hermé - Jour du Macaron 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5QzId5Waa27Si7sqZPd7G2IdG3NxwmssVeXwD1MvwkthmgYwUoBMXbv-KKlmiIOPZN8OFyhL-3e-dim2amCSPugT6dzgyNQ-HRvBaiXCe7mJo9s5nUpcTRWmhHTbLqw8N9hmcPFGD5k/s1600/2010+macarons+avril+0096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr5QzId5Waa27Si7sqZPd7G2IdG3NxwmssVeXwD1MvwkthmgYwUoBMXbv-KKlmiIOPZN8OFyhL-3e-dim2amCSPugT6dzgyNQ-HRvBaiXCe7mJo9s5nUpcTRWmhHTbLqw8N9hmcPFGD5k/s640/2010+macarons+avril+0096.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;">Yes, these are macarons, but they are not from Pierre Hermé.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They were made by Holly and me in a three-day frenzy of scientific study and baking.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They were divine.</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Today is </span><a href="http://www.pierreherme.com/jour-du-macaron-en" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Jour du Macaron</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, a festival of these tasty delights by Pierre Hermé.  For the seventh year now the pâtisserie holds an event which I would compare to a treasure hunt.  You are given a card with the map of PH locations.  You can go to each location and select <strike>three macarons</strike> one macaron of the 25 flavors available on this wonderful day.  You are encouraged to drop a small donation in the box which will be given to charity.  You go to each of the 8 PH boutiques, selecting a macaron from each, and get your card stamped.  If you make it to all of the PH stores by the end of the day, you are rewarded with a box of 35 macarons!  </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 rules have changed this year as in prior years there were <strong>three macarons</strong> at each stop!  I guess that it got to be too popular.  I have several blogger friends who are making the rounds today and they will be reporting on their success.  I hope that a treasure of 35 macarons is still the reward.  I am missing it by less than a week this year, but assuming there is an eighth year Jour du Macaron, I plan to be there!</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;"><em>Pierre Hermé, Jour du Macaron 2012</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>All over Paris  </em></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center">After a random drawing from all the comments since last Tuesday, </div><div align="center">the winner of the book, <em>Dog Trots Globe</em>, is .....</div><div align="center"><strong>The Chieftess!</strong>  </div><div align="center">Congratulations to her and thank you for all your wonderful comments during the past week.  </div><div align="center">Special thanks to Sherry Long, the author and Chula's mom, and to OIC, the book publisher.</div>

Pierre Hermé - Jour du Macaron 2012

Yes, these are macarons, but they are not from Pierre Hermé. They were made by Holly and me in a three-day frenzy of scientific study and ba...

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Dog Trots Globe - to Provence

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qv4m0VwIOyWSQUB0pY4dCK1Tjpu3_QZBGfJl6zSgO02UhCHrWdQxcvRs9pzSsieaZ_PpZdXWhEXd-jxcIUIg-keUBQhbiyZQAxen0mSPFdz6XSRm4dY7nSzry28LIxZhatgxMryIXvs/s1600/CH_Lavender_Sault_StandingProfileTongueOutMontVentoux_DSC_0389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qv4m0VwIOyWSQUB0pY4dCK1Tjpu3_QZBGfJl6zSgO02UhCHrWdQxcvRs9pzSsieaZ_PpZdXWhEXd-jxcIUIg-keUBQhbiyZQAxen0mSPFdz6XSRm4dY7nSzry28LIxZhatgxMryIXvs/s640/CH_Lavender_Sault_StandingProfileTongueOutMontVentoux_DSC_0389.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="MsoPlainText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Image copyright © Sheron Long. All Rights Reserved.</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Although Chula was limited by the "no dog" signs in Paris, she was free to go everywhere in Provence.  She loves the lavender fields, seen here with Mont Ventoux in the background, and the plentiful sunflower fields.  She was a regular in the bistros and markets and friendly with the brocante vendors.  Truly, exploring the village and making new friends was much to her liking.</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;">See the original post <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2012/03/dog-trots-globe-chula.html" target="_blank">here</a> with her Paris story.</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; font-size: x-small;">Today is the last day to comment before the drawing this evening.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The winner will be announced tomorrow.</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; font-size: x-small;"><em>Dog Trots Globe</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">To Paris & Provence</span></em></span></div>

Dog Trots Globe - to Provence

Image copyright © Sheron Long. All Rights Reserved. Although Chula was limited by the "no dog" signs in Paris, she was free to go ...

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Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires -- illumination

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQYD-gNcIzqbRjBW88glFB1PxjepVkwSXoW2zsBTFDj0FQIC1Fq3QiCJiKUMbYwbN0LKbwE19OW5csfay93-AmS4FUsmd0vgY66OxY1rN8sJvTmx81mQlK8N69fKS9WYugk9jcM9YYJ8/s1600/2012+jan+16++2nd_0636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOQYD-gNcIzqbRjBW88glFB1PxjepVkwSXoW2zsBTFDj0FQIC1Fq3QiCJiKUMbYwbN0LKbwE19OW5csfay93-AmS4FUsmd0vgY66OxY1rN8sJvTmx81mQlK8N69fKS9WYugk9jcM9YYJ8/s640/2012+jan+16++2nd_0636.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I have been in this church many times.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">How could I have missed this detail in previous visits? </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 lamps and light are beautiful, but the juxtaposition of the art gives them life.</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;">bon dimanche</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;"><em>Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>6, rue Notre-Dame des Victoires </em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(Rue de Banque et Rue des Petits Pères)</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75002 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(Don't forget to comment for the book giveaway)</em></span></div>

Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires -- illumination

I have been in this church many times.  How could I have missed this detail in previous visits?  The lamps and light are beautiful, but the ...

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Paris vines - rouge

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Kj9TIN44rZ-NnmN4CUQZ7_4isXtMCHwh8oZwFmFDLwAaC1Q6gkP3xXrBvSufX9xos53FNxVdgIPjGHdQ2aWoYJepjaxRnYb05v35tzZOrcNYZclRKrqkLi5uvEUhVpBereH0TV1Y0n8/s1600/2012+jan+16++3rd_0193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Kj9TIN44rZ-NnmN4CUQZ7_4isXtMCHwh8oZwFmFDLwAaC1Q6gkP3xXrBvSufX9xos53FNxVdgIPjGHdQ2aWoYJepjaxRnYb05v35tzZOrcNYZclRKrqkLi5uvEUhVpBereH0TV1Y0n8/s640/2012+jan+16++3rd_0193.jpg" width="422" yda="true" /></a></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When the <em>rouge</em> turns to <em>marron</em>, can spring be far behind?</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;">Counting the days until spring arrives in Paris, and then...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> <em>moi aussi</em>!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Paris in January</em></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">(Don't forget to comment for the book giveaway)</span></em></div>

Paris vines - rouge

When the rouge turns to marron , can spring be far behind? Counting the days until spring arrives in Paris, and then...   moi aussi ! Paris...

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Une girafe de ruban

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmVtDLXBdTwW-V81HtD_zvP_r_Oi1UrBa-5NLchS79u-J0n7VuIak7wmKuQYeXXqovme_MJ6ro9M1Eh4JtRR84lAzcajYSVxQ-Tsf2lWSxrZ2fVEFVzxUv6_vmbbK0cQiH-z6OfQhFMs/s1600/2012+jan+11++1st_0132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFmVtDLXBdTwW-V81HtD_zvP_r_Oi1UrBa-5NLchS79u-J0n7VuIak7wmKuQYeXXqovme_MJ6ro9M1Eh4JtRR84lAzcajYSVxQ-Tsf2lWSxrZ2fVEFVzxUv6_vmbbK0cQiH-z6OfQhFMs/s640/2012+jan+11++1st_0132.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Parisians certainly know how to dress up a window.  This ribbon shop (<a href="http://www.shindo.com/en/showrooms.php#PARIS" target="_blank"><strong>SHINDO</strong></a>) has an exquisite display of lifesized animals made of silk ribbons.  </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;">Giraffe's are a favorite of mine and this fellow did not disappoint.</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, "Times New Roman", serif;">bon weekend</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;"></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>SHINDO</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Paris Showroom</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>2, rue d'Aboukir</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Place des Victoires</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75002 Paris</em></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(Don't forget to comment for the book giveaway)</em></span></div>

Une girafe de ruban

The Parisians certainly know how to dress up a window.  This ribbon shop ( SHINDO ) has an exquisite display of lifesized animals made of si...

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Dancing in the street

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIXnbPKGehyCu83goUaioutHnJoCXUYih0PqOPx97mpPZNWTrCdErn2G3RU1QDWFHEzMHDbDApgOL1PsqWKBxperbBCRz83o6ByDhrsrl3YZ41RC-UOlPwG3V4oLF2kBWdEkACBthNdo/s1600/2012+jan+15++2nd_0293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIXnbPKGehyCu83goUaioutHnJoCXUYih0PqOPx97mpPZNWTrCdErn2G3RU1QDWFHEzMHDbDApgOL1PsqWKBxperbBCRz83o6ByDhrsrl3YZ41RC-UOlPwG3V4oLF2kBWdEkACBthNdo/s640/2012+jan+15++2nd_0293.jpg" width="448" /></a></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Every Sunday at the foot of Rue Mouffetard, there is a joyous singing and dancing in the street.  In January, the not-quite-French girl with the red coat had a full dance card while I snapped away.</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I will be back there shortly to clap and sing to the sounds of the accordion.  Join me!</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;"><em>Rue Mouffetard</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Next to Église Saint-Médard</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Censier-Daubenton</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75005 Paris </em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><em>(Don't forget to leave a comment for the giveaway book)</em></div>

Dancing in the street

Every Sunday at the foot of Rue Mouffetard, there is a joyous singing and dancing in the street.  In January, the not-quite-French girl with...

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Pâtisserie Algerienne - Amira

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZDX2jjW8MALF9yDOr43WQVtCV7DecmL4ID3OoxxEjKgXLKFokNj0oX2xAampHcKlH5W65EYNyFYx9s2PC_xAW_F4qrM1Nhzhu9mhZ1KocHQiztKiUSfYXuH41mJK6tu81RnlMcmgeF8/s1600/2011+april+6+DSC_0080+-+b-w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuZDX2jjW8MALF9yDOr43WQVtCV7DecmL4ID3OoxxEjKgXLKFokNj0oX2xAampHcKlH5W65EYNyFYx9s2PC_xAW_F4qrM1Nhzhu9mhZ1KocHQiztKiUSfYXuH41mJK6tu81RnlMcmgeF8/s640/2011+april+6+DSC_0080+-+b-w.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On a busy market Sunday, the open window above the pâtisserie shop gives the observant an opportunity to see the bakers at work.  The perfect little pastries are a delight to the taste buds with flavors of honey, almonds, and pistachios.  It is, as you would imagine, a family operated business, friendly and welcoming.  </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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When you go to Marché d'Aligre, go there hungry as there is much to tempt.</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;"><em>Amira</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>17, rue d'Aligre</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75012 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">(Don't forget to leave a comment for the book giveaway)</span></em></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;"><br /></div>

Pâtisserie Algerienne - Amira

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Dog Trots Globe -- Chula

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvTSNfdwb6gb0STQuW9el6wgUR_jtMuNxPpmoJwbarV5m7hmh4r7PTcneGezNM_uoy4dG9BCrdi6A4mxMgETWC3JaH2l7WWoX4Ru1AN5lZZ5Q4KN9H1VRPXSGvoZ99YZTgy4BYoeJQ4o/s1600/2012+sherry+long+-+Chula+in+chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvTSNfdwb6gb0STQuW9el6wgUR_jtMuNxPpmoJwbarV5m7hmh4r7PTcneGezNM_uoy4dG9BCrdi6A4mxMgETWC3JaH2l7WWoX4Ru1AN5lZZ5Q4KN9H1VRPXSGvoZ99YZTgy4BYoeJQ4o/s640/2012+sherry+long+-+Chula+in+chair.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Image copyright © Erick Paraiso. All Rights Reserved</span></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Meet my friend, Chula, Paris dog about town and "globe trotter" extraordinaire.  This sweet Sheltie has enjoyed adventures in Paris and beyond (in Provence) with her owners Sheron and Bob.  She tells the story in a book titled <em>Dog Trots Globe</em>, which I have enjoyed reading and reviewing.  The text and beautiful photographs are blended into this tale for any age, one that will have a special place for those who love dogs and/or France.  In addition to Chula's story, there are many tips about bringing a dog to France and the book has more than 150 lovely photos of  familiar scenes of Paris and Provence and Chula, bien sûr!   </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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When I am in Paris, I love seeing the dogs in cafés and restaurants which is almost never allowed in the US, but there is another side to visiting in Paris from a dog's point of view.  While over 200,000 people in Paris have dogs which are permitted in most hotels and restaurants, they actually cannot go in the Métro, the parks, the museums, and many other public plces.  Sheron said, "We had to leave Chula home a lot, and this picture where she is curled up in the big chair captures her sad face."</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">    </div><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/AVvXsEg0b0XizGnug0NltTK1bN0Scj9oPE6Q4AL-Xf_FDxLUzq3d5QbShYQZVectCuhOIsK-fxfzYBAvEREhKpLTLfrR0oIDBG3lDoQlnHa536StaFkBvZPdeDOPp1SFR614OhWvw2NcB0uOCMQ/s1600/2012+Sherry+Long+-+Chula_signs_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0b0XizGnug0NltTK1bN0Scj9oPE6Q4AL-Xf_FDxLUzq3d5QbShYQZVectCuhOIsK-fxfzYBAvEREhKpLTLfrR0oIDBG3lDoQlnHa536StaFkBvZPdeDOPp1SFR614OhWvw2NcB0uOCMQ/s640/2012+Sherry+Long+-+Chula_signs_large.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Image copyright © Sheron Long. All Rights Reserved.</span></span></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This charming book comes in three formats:</span></div><ul><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Print book, from </span><a href="http://www.oic-books.com/books" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">OIC Books</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dog-Trots-Globe-Paris-Provence/dp/1936951002/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321290539&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><strong>Amazon</strong></a></span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Standard eBook, from Amazon and <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dog-trots-globe-enhanced-edition/id480335267?mt=11&ls=1" target="_blank"><strong>Apple iBookstore</strong></a></span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Enhanced  eBook with embedded audio and video from <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/dog-trots-globe-enhanced-edition/id480335267?mt=11&ls=1" target="_blank"><strong>Apple iBookstore</strong></a></span></div></li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Sheron and OIC Books have made a copy available to my readers and so I will have a giveaway (my first) for a print copy of this book, signed by Sheron and Chula!  To enter, just make a comment here on my blog today.  Each day you make a comment on my daily blog will add another chance to win, and the random drawing will be the evening of Monday, March 19th, announced on Tuesday's post of March 20th.  I will have a post that day of Chula with her happy face in the lavender fields of Provence as she travels "beyond."</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I might also mention that Chula has her own </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/chulawula" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Facebook page</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> where readers can keep up with her comings and goings.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIhLey18BCpjCtGNwaYNNyXsBraikegBsTwqOxOFve4RsRm5dMG4thWvwldwwvmnpWgLiChVBedxDyiqSM9IRJ-etmsxlx2Aff5lALdljJCUR6rswkyuUHmVD5ykwBJljiBVADE-YGpI/s1600/2012+Sherry+Long+COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIIhLey18BCpjCtGNwaYNNyXsBraikegBsTwqOxOFve4RsRm5dMG4thWvwldwwvmnpWgLiChVBedxDyiqSM9IRJ-etmsxlx2Aff5lALdljJCUR6rswkyuUHmVD5ykwBJljiBVADE-YGpI/s200/2012+Sherry+Long+COVER.jpg" width="155" yda="true" /></a></div>

Dog Trots Globe -- Chula

Image copyright © Erick Paraiso. All Rights Reserved Meet my friend, Chula, Paris dog about town and "globe trotter" extraordinair...

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Square du Vert-Galant

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVubZiY-GUadN34ZnwK1RJMdVN5Ro7u2I9MWkJyP0HcWt_8RmX8XW_GdavAL-oj9_7h05F08fKhdGjXyckCLlt-NhvJwkgp27kdRTUwo1TXk3atWEV2ls1lRIy6KsFjklPYPXDvG_iTo/s1600/2012+jan+17++3rd_0287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVubZiY-GUadN34ZnwK1RJMdVN5Ro7u2I9MWkJyP0HcWt_8RmX8XW_GdavAL-oj9_7h05F08fKhdGjXyckCLlt-NhvJwkgp27kdRTUwo1TXk3atWEV2ls1lRIy6KsFjklPYPXDvG_iTo/s640/2012+jan+17++3rd_0287.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></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;">Square du Vert-Galant</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 look at my banner photo you will see this square taken from Pont des Arts in summer.  This narrow piece of land on the western tip of Île de la Cité </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">looks much like the bow of a ship in the middle of the Seine </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and is a beautiful, quiet retreat on this January day.  </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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It was named for the dashing 16th century king of France, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Henry IV, known as the lusty gallant!</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;"><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Square du Vert-Galant</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Square du Vert-Galant

Square du Vert-Galant If you look at my banner photo you will see this square taken from Pont des Arts in summer.  This narrow piece of land...

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Basilique Saint-Denis

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqdjtOvtRpxJ4xXRaqYSguS8fj5Af213hBfkT7xkzRl2768CbQFgca0QViC5Wt_5zg_cvfSO-ld-ib7EffTObOmIQplKQkjyfhzSuFN6EQrCm28t-aiqLrYWwENp-t9TaaaAehT53IxY/s1600/2012+jan+16++3rd_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="524" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqdjtOvtRpxJ4xXRaqYSguS8fj5Af213hBfkT7xkzRl2768CbQFgca0QViC5Wt_5zg_cvfSO-ld-ib7EffTObOmIQplKQkjyfhzSuFN6EQrCm28t-aiqLrYWwENp-t9TaaaAehT53IxY/s640/2012+jan+16++3rd_0001.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></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 enthralling basilica just on the outskirts of Paris had been on my list for many trips to Paris.  In January, Peter (<a href="http://www.peter-pho2.com/" target="_blank">Peter's Paris</a>), Virginia (<a href="http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paris Through My Lens</a>), my daughter Holly and I met up with Owen (<a href="http://magiclanternshowen.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Magic Lantern Show</a>) and his delightful wife for a tour, guided by Owen's local expertise and knowledge.  </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;">I have many shots to share with you in the months ahead on my Sunday posts, and this statuary piqued my interest today.  The royalty depicted here will have an exquisitely embroidered gown trimmed in the finest silk threads and represented here by the craftsmanship of the sculptor.  She will have some very fine slippers to wear as you can see.</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;">bon dimanche</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;"><em>Basilique Saint-Denis</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>93200 Saint-Denis</em></span></div>

Basilique Saint-Denis

This enthralling basilica just on the outskirts of Paris had been on my list for many trips to Paris.  In January, Peter ( Peter's Paris...

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Jeff de Bruges -- Tintin

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KuXxlKWdinbVmrh9qbWit0DvKGYzuLmi6WL9VHQXGWZ4ioh3OwXtPH5IHEt1Ve375Qzho22Hh1RumAZkarZrxZF5krWh4TvcYsqNn8v_NklyrT5xBmf-GoUvnd_aEQ0bFGA0dosqL_E/s1600/2012+jan+15++2nd_0386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1KuXxlKWdinbVmrh9qbWit0DvKGYzuLmi6WL9VHQXGWZ4ioh3OwXtPH5IHEt1Ve375Qzho22Hh1RumAZkarZrxZF5krWh4TvcYsqNn8v_NklyrT5xBmf-GoUvnd_aEQ0bFGA0dosqL_E/s640/2012+jan+15++2nd_0386.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></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 chocolatier <a href="http://www.jeff-de-bruges.com/index.php" target="_blank"><strong>Jeff de Bruges</strong></a> with its color scheme of almost-Tiffany-aqua and chocolate-brown (of course), featured a window in collaboration with Tintin.  The boxes seen here hold combinations of their famous chocolates, 60 petite <em>caraques</em>, each wrapped in foil with a Tintin characature on the front:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><ul><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">noir (70%)</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">lait</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">lait sucre pétillant (je crois)</span></div></li><li><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">noir nougatine</span></div></li></ul><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 was given a delightful box (3 layers!) of Jeff de Bruges chocolates during my November visit to Paris and made them last, languishing over each one individually, marveling how something could be so singularly delicious.  No, I did not eat them all myself and I did make them last until after Christmas.</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;">I will be back in Paris in two weeks and will look for the windows to be decorated for Easter and spring.  I just may need to indulge in a "small" box...</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, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>miam-miam!</em></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;"><em>Jeff de Bruges at</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Stéphane Valentin</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>112-114, rue Mouffetard</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75005 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

Jeff de Bruges -- Tintin

The chocolatier Jeff de Bruges with its color scheme of almost-Tiffany-aqua and chocolate-brown (of course), featured a window in collabora...

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Artisan en réflexion

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGHWfenzZlxW1rfP1ksL4lBdNvH3gstNovhSLyyyubAAxXsouPdeTl14raYjhYSu5iKIOVy132jb5dYmVHcl3cfXpMq7OwlAmhM5poopGoLk85SMlCK8W8AImoWGGQPuIxj-ZCKv4jFY/s1600/2012+jan+11++1st_0080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJGHWfenzZlxW1rfP1ksL4lBdNvH3gstNovhSLyyyubAAxXsouPdeTl14raYjhYSu5iKIOVy132jb5dYmVHcl3cfXpMq7OwlAmhM5poopGoLk85SMlCK8W8AImoWGGQPuIxj-ZCKv4jFY/s640/2012+jan+11++1st_0080.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></a></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The covered galleries of Paris provide a window </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">into the ateliers and studios of artists.</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;">Galerie Vivienne</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, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>bon weekend!</em></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Galerie Vivienne</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75002 Paris</em></span>

Artisan en réflexion

The covered galleries of Paris provide a window into the ateliers and studios of artists. Galerie Vivienne bon weekend! Galerie Vivienne 750...

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La patineuse artistique

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5lVSEFBLPDoEGWw5OT9qPw-TlL85aSljeVMwLDrXjPQK1LafKpn3hnD-SlC90aJGke5JkFFnF0n8Cv082sH6xRm1logvMKTjsr-s5jOJUIqG5pTlXvgD9-QGXv1kxPv_jgyXnasuLNg/s1600/2012+jan+17++3rd_0322.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr5lVSEFBLPDoEGWw5OT9qPw-TlL85aSljeVMwLDrXjPQK1LafKpn3hnD-SlC90aJGke5JkFFnF0n8Cv082sH6xRm1logvMKTjsr-s5jOJUIqG5pTlXvgD9-QGXv1kxPv_jgyXnasuLNg/s640/2012+jan+17++3rd_0322.jpg" width="640" yda="true" /></a></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In the bright midday sun of January, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the ice skaters moved around the temporary ice rink in front of Hôtel de Ville.  </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;">This young woman was in a world of her own </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">as she gracefully made her turns, jumps and spins.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Hôtel de Ville</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Place de l'Hôtel de Ville</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75004 Paris</em></span>

La patineuse artistique

In the bright midday sun of January, the ice skaters moved around the temporary ice rink in front of Hôtel de Ville.  This young woman was i...

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Galerie Véro-Dodat -- un passage couvert

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMC6s-gZ0JVZkboocKBgtB_crmv7DdvQ9piE_4OArbreVK1CyiHwYmcaaHIZ1sL0EiAvI2k8bW6SKNF1e7h3fbnHGZ2cWsLVHj7NnZ9TZp5T_L1eYM5lvS0vZGFT4G7yVEoYhYcYZmZHY/s1600/2012+jan+16++2nd_0699.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMC6s-gZ0JVZkboocKBgtB_crmv7DdvQ9piE_4OArbreVK1CyiHwYmcaaHIZ1sL0EiAvI2k8bW6SKNF1e7h3fbnHGZ2cWsLVHj7NnZ9TZp5T_L1eYM5lvS0vZGFT4G7yVEoYhYcYZmZHY/s640/2012+jan+16++2nd_0699.jpg" width="424" yda="true" /></a></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In 1826, two friends, Messieurs Véro and Dodat, opened a covered galerie between Rue du Bouloi and Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau.  Built in Neoclassical style with a decor that included details of copper and cast iron, along with mirrors and the black and white marble floor, it quickly became the darling of Paris.  At the very end of this covered passage, is the Louboutin boutique I featured a few days ago.</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A recent renovation and sprucing holds promise for its future.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The mirrors, the rich woods, the marble... all were sparkling.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Galerie Véro-Dodat</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Rue Jean-Jacques et Rue du Bouloi</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Palais Royal</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001 Paris</em></span>

Galerie Véro-Dodat -- un passage couvert

In 1826, two friends, Messieurs Véro and Dodat, opened a covered galerie between Rue du Bouloi and Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau.  Built in Neoc...

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Le carrousel de la Tour Eiffel - renewable energy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pxhtiX45F3cvJVcJjnC0IytYJqNQrCPdEVbsHKNPsgzv1eE5nRvEU-Su6TEOZbvVyqjpvWb-OjT5dHFWJba_1QW-9SNQ25dvebNlQ-tWRs3ZXWZbTUwdZODARymmTP_zJhdU__rjwgc/s1600/2012+jan+14++2nd_0109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3pxhtiX45F3cvJVcJjnC0IytYJqNQrCPdEVbsHKNPsgzv1eE5nRvEU-Su6TEOZbvVyqjpvWb-OjT5dHFWJba_1QW-9SNQ25dvebNlQ-tWRs3ZXWZbTUwdZODARymmTP_zJhdU__rjwgc/s640/2012+jan+14++2nd_0109.jpg" uda="true" 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;">Renewable energy</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Who would think that a "carousel in Paris" and "renewable energy" would be in the same sentence?  On July 6, 2011, this interesting carousel was introduced, a carousel in which at least a portion of the power is generated through "pedaling" the horses and other vehicles.  Marcel Campion along with the assistance of Pascal Pouzet created this carousel of "renewable energy" from an existing merry-go-round.  For those who do not ride the carousel, there are several positions with recumbent bikes off to the side to help generate the power.  Additionally, there are photosensors, solar cells, a small windmill... and a more traditional motor to assist when little legs do not pedal quite fast enough to turn the gigantic carrousel.</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Oh, and the bonus is that structure looming in the background... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">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><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Le carrousel de la Tour Eiffel</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75007 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Le carrousel de la Tour Eiffel - renewable energy

Renewable energy Who would think that a "carousel in Paris" and "renewable energy" would be in the same sentence?  On Ju...

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Palais Royal - Galerie de Beaujolais

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMglZ85c6bTFyI9rSfol1MYtIkExHNaasqg9Zz9D-ujmQqjz8u0XyQ5Rd3vlTFlEoMGbmFB-Uq6Zu753A550WPedI_H5KlAU6r4i4nteArRpG1I4UjjLKNs5zxpLpb7ofcSV6HB8Mkd4/s1600/2012+jan+11++1st_0099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMglZ85c6bTFyI9rSfol1MYtIkExHNaasqg9Zz9D-ujmQqjz8u0XyQ5Rd3vlTFlEoMGbmFB-Uq6Zu753A550WPedI_H5KlAU6r4i4nteArRpG1I4UjjLKNs5zxpLpb7ofcSV6HB8Mkd4/s640/2012+jan+11++1st_0099.jpg" uda="true" width="424" /></a></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The late afternoon sun made for long shadows and soft colors in the Galerie de Beaujolais at Palais Royal.  I imagined that I could almost see the gold fence spires in the shadows.  You can see one actual spire in the open gate on the left.</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I could spend hours here just watching the light change.</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;"><em>Galerie de Beaujolais</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Palais Royal</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

Palais Royal - Galerie de Beaujolais

The late afternoon sun made for long shadows and soft colors in the Galerie de Beaujolais at Palais Royal.  I imagined that I could almost s...

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Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQuFXbFQz4yrWZKS3lhQaMzNM-ZoNXixnlNIIih-Kgd6rUdqUaNVgmOlctzsCvGfUaAMYx4XeMk7nmdsRK29IzMyV9QcoQbA3n14XTreF6vA__kOAflXn89Y40JVrEb6y3yIdy4SBd9Y/s1600/2012+jan+16++2nd_0800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKQuFXbFQz4yrWZKS3lhQaMzNM-ZoNXixnlNIIih-Kgd6rUdqUaNVgmOlctzsCvGfUaAMYx4XeMk7nmdsRK29IzMyV9QcoQbA3n14XTreF6vA__kOAflXn89Y40JVrEb6y3yIdy4SBd9Y/s640/2012+jan+16++2nd_0800.jpg" uda="true" width="432" /></a></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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The tall columns topped with garlands </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">give way to the brilliantly-colored windows.</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;">bon dimanche </span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>2, place du Louvre</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001 Paris</em></span>

Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

The tall columns topped with garlands give way to the brilliantly-colored windows. bon dimanche  Église Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois 2, pla...

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Galerie Véro-Dodat -- Louboutin!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrbRdIGUSfqeWugiMFs2DX9B10aH02mBtj_dbpkAerjgPKsQ0xOthDn7gfYSSFEpAnkUOPr9_d9WHl-q0pvSSPkLzHNujbfv8W2hbK4xVmWLE41VNSh_A-4nmyW-xeFZVL8OMbF_2uss/s1600/2012+jan+16++2nd_0718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrbRdIGUSfqeWugiMFs2DX9B10aH02mBtj_dbpkAerjgPKsQ0xOthDn7gfYSSFEpAnkUOPr9_d9WHl-q0pvSSPkLzHNujbfv8W2hbK4xVmWLE41VNSh_A-4nmyW-xeFZVL8OMbF_2uss/s640/2012+jan+16++2nd_0718.jpg" uda="true" width="470" /></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 large windows of Louboutin in Galerie Véro-Dodat provided ample opportunity to check out many new styles of this exclusive brand.  The French luxury shoemaker Christian Louboutin opened at this location his first ever men's boutique in the fall of 2011.</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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I will bring you another view of this 19th century passage which has been gorgeously restored next week.  </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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Interestingly, I did not check out either the size or the price of these pumps!</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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Louboutin Boutique</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Galerie Véro-Dodat</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">19, rue Jean-Jacques</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Galerie Véro-Dodat -- Louboutin!

The large windows of Louboutin in Galerie Véro-Dodat provided ample opportunity to check out many new styles of this exclusive brand.  The F...

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Des fleurs du printemps?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkKDVi3qUeHJjJE0piwY7QjhbBwXRRMgUO9at3FrkMgPIHDFznZJw-JPskM4tFHgK0yBNZH-ENMyLSh0Upw3tndc1s6-e2xpmURS49sh-oTE6KWaO1fzoskQpRyXjBNocpOoWi_uJLEg/s1600/2012+jan+16++2nd_0745.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkKDVi3qUeHJjJE0piwY7QjhbBwXRRMgUO9at3FrkMgPIHDFznZJw-JPskM4tFHgK0yBNZH-ENMyLSh0Upw3tndc1s6-e2xpmURS49sh-oTE6KWaO1fzoskQpRyXjBNocpOoWi_uJLEg/s640/2012+jan+16++2nd_0745.jpg" uda="true" 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 bright selection of flowers in this upscale fleuriste (Marie pour 360 Degrés) could not even be contained in the large windows of the shop.  The colors spilled out across the street onto the columns of the Louvre.  </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: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Although spring is still almost three weeks away, these blooms give us a taste of warmer days filled with sunshine.</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;">bon weekend</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>For more reflections go to James' <a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/2012/03/beautiful-venice-weekend-reflections.html" target="_blank">Weekend Reflections</a></em></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;"><em>Marie pour 360 Degrés</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>6, rue de l'Amiral de Coligny</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">Métro Louvre-Rivoli</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

Des fleurs du printemps?

The bright selection of flowers in this upscale fleuriste (Marie pour 360 Degrés) could not even be contained in the large windows of the sh...

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