Vous êtes pianiste? Vous êtes pianiste?

One never knows what one can find at a Paris street market... Perhaps a book of Beethoven Sonatas or Alkan's Le Chemin de fer? I would h...

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La Ruche à Miel La Ruche à Miel

La Ruche à Miel is a restaurant and salon de thé with a window view of the busy Marché d'Aligre.  It is a regular Sunday morning stop, a...

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Basilique Saint Denis - un kaléidoscope Basilique Saint Denis - un kaléidoscope

colors from the rainbow mix with the late rays of day Basilique St Denis a kaleidoscope becomes bon dimanche Basilique Saint Denis 93200 Sai...

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Teinturerie Galande Teinturerie Galande

With the exception of the modern furniture in the background, this could have been a scene from the late 40s Paris.  The sign is in rouge an...

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Monsieur et sa trottinette Monsieur et sa trottinette

Two minutes before I saw this gentleman zipping by on his trottinette , I captured a younger man going in the opposite direction.  As you c...

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Amour à Paris Amour à Paris

Love in Paris I wish I had a story for this photo (Today is " Poem in your Pocket " Day - put one in yours) Ave de New York at Pon...

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La Maison du Cerf-Volant La Maison du Cerf-Volant

La Maison du Cerf-Volant A colorful shop on Rue de Prague, full of kites of all shapes and hues. It's the weather for flying kites, n...

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Le chat et le vélo Le chat et le vélo

Look what I found... an "Oreo" cat on two bikes Rue des Thermopyles 75014, Paris

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Portrait in St. Denis Portrait in St. Denis

While walking the narrow streets of St. Denis, this gentleman popped out of the small restaurant and asked me to take his photo.  I think th...

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Basilique Notre Dame des Victoires - l'orgue Basilique Notre Dame des Victoires - l'orgue

The angels flank the finely crafted organcase, tribune and entrance to the nave in the Basilique Notre Dame des Victoires.  It was created b...

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Le Marais - le samedi midi Le Marais - le samedi midi

What is it about French waiters that is so charming and photogenic? A regular Saturday in the Marais... would love to be there right now! Ru...

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Ultramod Mercerie - Vente au Detail Ultramod Mercerie - Vente au Detail

The interior of this shop is even more charming than its windows.  We found this charming mercerie (haberdasherie, notions store) with thous...

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Palais Garnier - luminaires Palais Garnier - luminaires

The gift shop of Palais Garnier has a new version of the graceful figures and handmade lamps I saw a year ago.  You will be amazed when I te...

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Terrasse - des tabourets noirs? Terrasse - des tabourets noirs?

As chic as this small cafe appears with the toile-covered chair backs and white tablecloths, I much prefer the standard Paris cafe chair to ...

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Chez Gladines Chez Gladines

Chez Gladines is one of my favorite new finds.  I was there with Holly in January, and then took Peter and my husband in March.  It is in Bu...

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Les Invalides - Jardin de l'Intendant Les Invalides - Jardin de l'Intendant

The Jardin de l'Intendant is a sculptured garden on the grounds of Les Invalides.  It sits off to the west side from which there is no e...

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Les Invalides - Église du Dôme Les Invalides - Église du Dôme

As a part of les Invalides, this royal chapel was completed in 1708, inspired by St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The interior of the dome ...

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Le Petit Fer à Cheval Le Petit Fer à Cheval

Two weeks ago, my husband and I arranged to meet Peter (Peter's Paris) and friend Isabelle for déjeuner at this café/bar in the heart of...

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Anna Stein --  Painter, Sculptor, Author Anna Stein -- Painter, Sculptor, Author

Passage de Choiseul is situated between Rue des Petits Champs and Rue Saint Augustin and is one of the longest in Paris.  Constructed in 192...

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Rue d'Ulm - l'architecture Rue d'Ulm - l'architecture

I am at a loss to explain and unable to identify this sculpture found above a door on Rue d'Ulm. The letters are "ensdad" Ther...

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Pétanque - Jardin du Luxembourg Pétanque - Jardin du Luxembourg

Although I have never played Pétanque , one can learn much by watching.  The guys playing in Le Luco* on a Sunday afternoon were experts in ...

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Signe étrange Signe étrange

I have seen this sign only once or twice in Paris, but love the sense of humor. No left turn! or... does it say, "Don't bend the Ei...

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Hôtel de Ville Hôtel de Ville

Photography exhibit at Hôtel de Ville Not everyone was "toeing the line" Hôtel de Ville 75004, Paris 

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Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

Although it resembles a chandelier, it looks like a crown for the King Joyous Easter Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris 6 Parvis Notre Dame Plac...

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Michel Cluizel - une vitrine pleine de chocolat Michel Cluizel - une vitrine pleine de chocolat

Of all the delicious offerings in this Rue Saint-Honoré window the bucket of eggs, the large one on the right, would suit me just fine.  I&#...

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The old and the new The old and the new

Reflection of old and new in the narrow Rue Taitbout Rue Taitbout 75009, Paris 

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Un âne à Paris Un âne à Paris

On Saturday (the day before Palm Sunday) this donkey and his brother were seen in the streets of Île Saint Louis.  Église Saint-Louis en l&#...

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Two chicks and a dozen eggs Two chicks and a dozen eggs

Among the fine chocolates and cellophane-wrapped treats, this window also displayed some decorated eggs with a handmade touch.  The windows ...

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L'éclairage L'éclairage

If I could not have the 7-ton brass and crystal grand chandelier of the Palais Garnier, I would gladly take this lovely lamp with its Veneti...

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La toque de chef La toque de chef

I think that this chef was just taking a break or perhaps just starting for the day on Rue Jacob.  Is it me or does la toque (chef's hat...

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