Quai aux Fleurs - Autolib

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktmmxx_0JILC6M4l1sLRQRDmD8zaGbv1_bP0Ja4MIVPbA9AJnE4kFT_PMovIv_kQtW1JXZNkNyJdq3yefaTSCeG4W1E6M6p4LqIlBtWqYU0elP8u9FkQ1XB4bbgRkH3pGESCb1CZO7cc/s1600/2012+Mar+31+Paris_307DSC_5543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eda="true" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjktmmxx_0JILC6M4l1sLRQRDmD8zaGbv1_bP0Ja4MIVPbA9AJnE4kFT_PMovIv_kQtW1JXZNkNyJdq3yefaTSCeG4W1E6M6p4LqIlBtWqYU0elP8u9FkQ1XB4bbgRkH3pGESCb1CZO7cc/s640/2012+Mar+31+Paris_307DSC_5543.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="color: #bf9000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.france24.com/en/20110930-paris-launches-autolib-bluecar-bollore-all-electric-car-hire-scheme-velib" target="_blank"><strong>Autolib</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;">There has been much written in the press (and blogs) since Autolibs appeared in Paris on December 1, 2011.  I saw my first of these in January on the way to a party with friends.  </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;">The concept is fascinating:  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">You jump in the car, ride to another location, and walk away.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I hope that they do not lose any of them!</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>Quai aux Fleurs</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Île de la Cité</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75004, 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>

Quai aux Fleurs - Autolib

Autolib There has been much written in the press (and blogs) since Autolibs appeared in Paris on December 1, 2011.  I saw my first of these ...

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Rue Saint Paul - fenêtre ouverte

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMALAVA4zh_FYt6sVohrIZ30pgXParDlllYx8cPYqQm9pWR1NyYvubkqhNQb9Uo-09kiOqI2zaFoSo_yXfm7wGzUxjdA5qsYwaCP9TWx0uumaSl9oM1J-6Y98xwYbCBGcjQMERBNAbFQQ/s1600/2012+Mar+31+Paris_275DSC_5511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" eda="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMALAVA4zh_FYt6sVohrIZ30pgXParDlllYx8cPYqQm9pWR1NyYvubkqhNQb9Uo-09kiOqI2zaFoSo_yXfm7wGzUxjdA5qsYwaCP9TWx0uumaSl9oM1J-6Y98xwYbCBGcjQMERBNAbFQQ/s640/2012+Mar+31+Paris_275DSC_5511.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;">Rue Saint-Paul</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;">What does a simple window adorned with the vestiges of daily living </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">reveal about those who live within?</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>Window on Rue St Paul</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75004, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro St Paul ou Métro Pont Marie</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></em></span></div>

Rue Saint Paul - fenêtre ouverte

Rue Saint-Paul What does a simple window adorned with the vestiges of daily living reveal about those who live within? Window on Rue St Paul...

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Bassin de la Villette - Pétanque

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1zwIZjCn2Zm8ybzdWg6vpwYis75TNaM4jfyoKuN5W4pkfOUxJuZ4gu4gyfv9WTGFvCBVvoC3OPkEE_K3F8oi0GU6QGe1vDADUZyfUTOaBI4e8Xf9EfT1KY6OO2PwjbCWywwjUyUpX_E/s1600/2011+April+Day+6+DSC_0270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1zwIZjCn2Zm8ybzdWg6vpwYis75TNaM4jfyoKuN5W4pkfOUxJuZ4gu4gyfv9WTGFvCBVvoC3OPkEE_K3F8oi0GU6QGe1vDADUZyfUTOaBI4e8Xf9EfT1KY6OO2PwjbCWywwjUyUpX_E/s640/2011+April+Day+6+DSC_0270.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In the long promenade around Bassin de la Villette, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">one can see many games of Pétanque and players of all ages.  </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 this man seemed quite intense </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">let me assure you that it was a lively, spirited game among friends, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">including women.</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;"><em>(Couldn't this be an Olympic sport?)</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: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Bassin de la Villette</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Quai de la Loire</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75019, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Laumière</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>

Bassin de la Villette - Pétanque

In the long promenade around Bassin de la Villette, one can see many games of Pétanque and players of all ages.    Although this man seemed ...

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Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral - III

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLqlBxJbEH1gVTU060SwRFGISSWUP00jcriY0AtRTDVtTbTX-mNZ5mu4qBp-zQy7iC0LoDMOFk87BUEIi-L17okg4_Ga_APzrI-yjpOJai2V8ij3jMO2e9WpSk5zsYZoCSdrZYYDIPSM/s1600/2011+nov+day+6+DSC_0172.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMLqlBxJbEH1gVTU060SwRFGISSWUP00jcriY0AtRTDVtTbTX-mNZ5mu4qBp-zQy7iC0LoDMOFk87BUEIi-L17okg4_Ga_APzrI-yjpOJai2V8ij3jMO2e9WpSk5zsYZoCSdrZYYDIPSM/s640/2011+nov+day+6+DSC_0172.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;">Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral</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;">As we walked down the street to take a broad view of this magnificent cathedral, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the reflection of a car window captured the gold onion dome turrets </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">against the afternoon sky.</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: 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;"><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>Saint-Alexandre-nevsky Cathedral</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>12, rue Daru</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75008 Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Ternes ou Métro Courcelles</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: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">For more reflections see <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1970838746"><strong><span style="color: #bf9000;">James' Weekend Reflections</span></strong></a></span></em><a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"></a></div>

Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral - III

Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral As we walked down the street to take a broad view of this magnificent cathedral, the reflection of a car wi...

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Métro Bastille

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxlkemWqAGb4aFR8ejc53ZZEt7ol9NBd5Gdu_lJm0lC5FLIPL_jBqykaI-FNh1lRzpNsmLZa52D4evMiYTfgdm8wvqooCLwD5GdE53vLFnb0by5P-7V1niG4hovcd31JOml25CR_7zFQ/s1600/2011+Nov+day+6+DSC_0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxlkemWqAGb4aFR8ejc53ZZEt7ol9NBd5Gdu_lJm0lC5FLIPL_jBqykaI-FNh1lRzpNsmLZa52D4evMiYTfgdm8wvqooCLwD5GdE53vLFnb0by5P-7V1niG4hovcd31JOml25CR_7zFQ/s640/2011+Nov+day+6+DSC_0003.jpg" width="446" /></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 retro look of the building makes a striking background</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">for the yellow Métro sign at Bastille.</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>Métro Bastille</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Rue de Lyon</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: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em></em></span></div>

Métro Bastille

The retro look of the building makes a striking background for the yellow Métro sign at Bastille. Métro Bastille Rue de Lyon 75012, Paris 

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Repetto - Danseuse étoile

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpKPr4v02eVaWkxUmfMRdfdMs_q4sR27LjQkkvvBVhY7NtzwBfk6hs9FgmiU2o8gcTHl6lvZK-dh-s2u2BoHJBSSGXO-W6CohqatzRl61mVMwt94onfbVXO0YJZkeR3sFv5b0b5uRlx4/s1600/2012+Mar+31+Paris_015DSC_5251.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpKPr4v02eVaWkxUmfMRdfdMs_q4sR27LjQkkvvBVhY7NtzwBfk6hs9FgmiU2o8gcTHl6lvZK-dh-s2u2BoHJBSSGXO-W6CohqatzRl61mVMwt94onfbVXO0YJZkeR3sFv5b0b5uRlx4/s640/2012+Mar+31+Paris_015DSC_5251.jpg" width="442" /></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;">Repetto</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 could not resist a stretch on the ballet barre?</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;"><em>(for Nanette)</em></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Repetto</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>22, rue de la Paix</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75002, Paris</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Opéra</em></span>

Repetto - Danseuse étoile

Repetto Who could not resist a stretch on the ballet barre? (for Nanette) Repetto 22, rue de la Paix 75002, Paris Métro Opéra

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Hôtel du Nord - V

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYz9-C8kv6-wyiAxVgixfEkYRTlEP0VJ05-Dyc1HQB7xnflvVgZlePMVVe5oXjVp-SqCWt4bhVlhRqve1H9cqs2LKD39VroXOlC_qIYiigFUpUeuB92p11NKCFrsrn4AhQltftX5YGbbo/s1600/2011+april+day+6+DSC_0196.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYz9-C8kv6-wyiAxVgixfEkYRTlEP0VJ05-Dyc1HQB7xnflvVgZlePMVVe5oXjVp-SqCWt4bhVlhRqve1H9cqs2LKD39VroXOlC_qIYiigFUpUeuB92p11NKCFrsrn4AhQltftX5YGbbo/s640/2011+april+day+6+DSC_0196.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;">Hôtel du Nord</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;">You can tell by the atmosphere why I am drawn back time and again.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I said a <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/07/hotel-du-nord-le-dimanche.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><strong>year ago</strong></span></a> that I could be a regular here, and now it appears to be true.</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;">  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The ambiance and mood speak of Paris in times past </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and absolutely begged for black and white.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Hôtel du Nord</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>102, quai de Jemmapes</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75010, Paris</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métros Gare de l'Est, Colonel Fabien, et</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Jacues Bensergent</em></span><br /><em><span style="font-family: Times;">-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></em><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">I would invite you to visit a new blog written by <strong>Jacqueline Bernhardt</strong>, a college student who came for the summer and now is hopelessly in love with Paris.  Please stop by Jacqueline's </span></em><strong><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em><a href="http://parisneverleavesyou.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">A Parisian Girl Trapped in an American Body</a></em></span></strong><em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> and welcome her to the blog world.</span></em><br /><br /><br /><em><span style="font-family: Times;">.</span></em></div>

Hôtel du Nord - V

Hôtel du Nord You can tell by the atmosphere why I am drawn back time and again. I said a year ago that I could be a regular here, and now ...

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Déjeuner pour deux

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVCd4NNB6TWaqEAsmN31R8BHuSMEQDNciEDMtgN8aYgWB72fLmf_gevhTkBhZD-I1QPbeyGNkZnkGwIV0npwB162tSvhFrGFGrHPX8RPeZx-LbER5Oq-eeONzbNrh5sLhSj51GBnBBIQ/s1600/2012+Mar+31+Paris_278DSC_5514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVCd4NNB6TWaqEAsmN31R8BHuSMEQDNciEDMtgN8aYgWB72fLmf_gevhTkBhZD-I1QPbeyGNkZnkGwIV0npwB162tSvhFrGFGrHPX8RPeZx-LbER5Oq-eeONzbNrh5sLhSj51GBnBBIQ/s640/2012+Mar+31+Paris_278DSC_5514.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;"><em>Comme à la Maison</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;">How about a cozy lunch for two?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Comme à la Maison</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>9, rue Saint Paul</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75004, Paris</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro St Paul, Métro Pont Marie</em></span>

Déjeuner pour deux

Comme à la Maison How about a cozy lunch for two? Comme à la Maison 9, rue Saint Paul 75004, Paris Métro St Paul, Métro Pont Marie

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Parc des Buttes Chaumont - le dimanche

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWg1tC6xj8XsBoujaWJj4fGyEHe__Fb3i0FO9iNBeMM79euDBEJj4r2xk2VPKiMTDzCMpHUd_K4ZDOz76CEZSmaVJebXV8yiav53cgCOvsOxkFckeatQpF0BBolXmmhyphenhyphenB1modbQs8xRU/s1600/2011+april+day+6+DSC_0282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhWg1tC6xj8XsBoujaWJj4fGyEHe__Fb3i0FO9iNBeMM79euDBEJj4r2xk2VPKiMTDzCMpHUd_K4ZDOz76CEZSmaVJebXV8yiav53cgCOvsOxkFckeatQpF0BBolXmmhyphenhyphenB1modbQs8xRU/s640/2011+april+day+6+DSC_0282.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;">Parc des Buttes Chaumont</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;">This large public garden (as it is referenced) is the third largest in Paris with more than 5km of trails and paths.  The main feature of the park is the Temple of Sybil which sits at the top of an island in the middle of a lake.  In 2009 a suspension bridge, about 200 feet long and over 70 feet above the water, was built to allow access to the island.</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;">There are three restaurants, reception halls, and two Guignol theatres.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Perhaps most enjoyed are the green grassy slopes on a sunny weekend afternoon.</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>Parc des Buttes Chaumont</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75019, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métros Buttes Chaumont, Laumière, et Botzaris</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>

Parc des Buttes Chaumont - le dimanche

Parc des Buttes Chaumont This large public garden (as it is referenced) is the third largest in Paris with more than 5km of trails and paths...

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Tartine et Chocolat - vêtements pour bébé

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBB6Khw7vQRMzsau4hC5TE5TyEqdXjRN6MIOMxwxHZoMupwMxjop5c4aHEWcG0ldJ1JT5c6D0uXeL5Xo9sqpmAVSIHTOhtC66ah0wrwi3Zpuf74fn73oGkZrby92KsrIvzSl8yNcTn6e0/s1600/2012+Mar+31+Paris_004DSC_5240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBB6Khw7vQRMzsau4hC5TE5TyEqdXjRN6MIOMxwxHZoMupwMxjop5c4aHEWcG0ldJ1JT5c6D0uXeL5Xo9sqpmAVSIHTOhtC66ah0wrwi3Zpuf74fn73oGkZrby92KsrIvzSl8yNcTn6e0/s640/2012+Mar+31+Paris_004DSC_5240.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;">Tartine et Chocolat</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;">This boutique is next door to Repetto on Rue de la Paix </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">so it is a stop for me on every visit to 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: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Some chic babies in Paris will be dressed in <em>saumon et gris</em> this season, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">but I do not think that those little soft shoes will do well in the chalky dust of Tuilleries.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">At this age, she will probably ride in a <em>poussette</em> (stroller), oui?</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: 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>Tartine et Chocolat</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>24, rue de la Paix</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;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Opéra</em></span></div>

Tartine et Chocolat - vêtements pour bébé

Tartine et Chocolat This boutique is next door to Repetto on Rue de la Paix so it is a stop for me on every visit to Paris. Some chic babies...

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Église de la Madeleine

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnijEJM3A4I2MJEbiaN0DVHaFKSQygWhzH4uzd3tnXI8zZSkwT_HNMtAirLZdnqwaRMOYE0vOLTwrVKNdftqeHuKwlrnmbfXK-CcmXeIyNbMiQffsNt2ARXqu4cyGDl1JheRtGkfUjsuQ/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_246DSC_4601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnijEJM3A4I2MJEbiaN0DVHaFKSQygWhzH4uzd3tnXI8zZSkwT_HNMtAirLZdnqwaRMOYE0vOLTwrVKNdftqeHuKwlrnmbfXK-CcmXeIyNbMiQffsNt2ARXqu4cyGDl1JheRtGkfUjsuQ/s640/2012+Mar+28+Paris_246DSC_4601.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;">The sounds of stringed instruments and finely-tuned voices </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">regularly fill this cavernous Neo-Classical church.  </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;">The concerts bring in visitors and Parisians alike to Église de la Madeleine</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;"><br /></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;"><br /><em></em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /><em></em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Église de la Madeleine</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Place de la Madeleine</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75008, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Madeleine  </em></span></div>

Église de la Madeleine

The sounds of stringed instruments and finely-tuned voices regularly fill this cavernous Neo-Classical church.   The concerts bring in visit...

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Parc de Monceau - Carrousel Jules Verne

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9IXqB-oblZJGeRBkVd8tgNYPz_UsXAsSL7wbW6Kfu-Phkdv6ud41SrK4zfH_3WvgPcplihiGLbsqykdjKjtRTFV9tcGmd87A4jO9Xe-sfHtY3D-5qYrYm1toSDsd8bQ27BuwIYekPCz4/s1600/2012+Mar+30+Paris_036DSC_4984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9IXqB-oblZJGeRBkVd8tgNYPz_UsXAsSL7wbW6Kfu-Phkdv6ud41SrK4zfH_3WvgPcplihiGLbsqykdjKjtRTFV9tcGmd87A4jO9Xe-sfHtY3D-5qYrYm1toSDsd8bQ27BuwIYekPCz4/s640/2012+Mar+30+Paris_036DSC_4984.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As dawn gives way to the bright spring sky,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the animals of the carrousel whispered to be set free</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>Carrousel Jules Verne</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Parc de Monceau</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75008, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Monceau</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>

Parc de Monceau - Carrousel Jules Verne

As dawn gives way to the bright spring sky, the animals of the carrousel whispered to be set free Carrousel Jules Verne Parc de Monceau 7500...

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Parc de Bercy - Jardin romantique

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4NxVC5R9HDQcAEiOgphGXEAiguO9CFbW0nu_mi5rgq30I8pP1nWB4GDt0c0fpO71ThW6oOzSZ7gGX0sTT2FY1Yo5CYAz7F_OvSzAkw63RW5pAhNkTQnS0-BrxfzCIGIjItmM2lsGO6Q/s1600/2012+Mar+27+Paris_046DSC_4160.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4NxVC5R9HDQcAEiOgphGXEAiguO9CFbW0nu_mi5rgq30I8pP1nWB4GDt0c0fpO71ThW6oOzSZ7gGX0sTT2FY1Yo5CYAz7F_OvSzAkw63RW5pAhNkTQnS0-BrxfzCIGIjItmM2lsGO6Q/s640/2012+Mar+27+Paris_046DSC_4160.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;">Parc de Bercy is a group of three connected gardens:</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 Romantic Garden with its fishponds and dunes,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Flowerbeds,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The Meadows with its open meadows and tall trees.</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;">This was my first visit in late March, a warm day with a high sun, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">no clouds and a great reflection in this Japanese pond.</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;"><em>I will be back</em></span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Parc de Bercy</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75012, Paris</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Cour St-Emilion (SE end of the park)</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Bercy (N end of the park)</em></span>

Parc de Bercy - Jardin romantique

Parc de Bercy is a group of three connected gardens: The Romantic Garden with its fishponds and dunes, The Flowerbeds, The Meadows with its ...

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Bassin principal - Jardin du Luxembourg

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk75t1KvzotXCqCEU22KAeCZGlYR9KpCPMuVBtmvR_XD8kMVDNFHgEO0YMff1bvQLWe4Ux2wjfwy2eA6tbt8yshIMKWOiHcmQRjxwwcMTHWlLzE5Bweg1d_sD3lGbvyQiugKdNO6-yIuw/s1600/2004+July++066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk75t1KvzotXCqCEU22KAeCZGlYR9KpCPMuVBtmvR_XD8kMVDNFHgEO0YMff1bvQLWe4Ux2wjfwy2eA6tbt8yshIMKWOiHcmQRjxwwcMTHWlLzE5Bweg1d_sD3lGbvyQiugKdNO6-yIuw/s640/2004+July++066.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;">If ever you are in Paris alone, Jardin du Luxembourg will provide your entertainment.  </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;">Sailing boats in the octagonal basin</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Watching a lively game of pétanque</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Taking a ride on a very simple carrousel</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Checking on the bees at the apiary</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Enjoying a performance in the theatre of marionnettes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Playing a sport: tennis or basketball</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Strolling through the shaded gardens</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;">or</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;">Reading a book in a familiar green chair</span></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Jardin du Luxembourg</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75006, Paris</em></span>

Bassin principal - Jardin du Luxembourg

If ever you are in Paris alone, Jardin du Luxembourg will provide your entertainment.  Sailing boats in the octagonal basin Watching a livel...

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Deux pies - Rue Crémieux - IV

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9rNd8w_tERHXY1v1C-iMi5vuniK1Ndg7Nb3oMJfdPhyphenhyphen1UUE-De-BwWsJaT0kJKnRiIghDbHHXpAPjB9GZ6XG5n3p2BCne3rVDtvXPrfKPCOaz0WNgeSIKteQCyNcy_KFJkjz3cnNUHU/s1600/2011+nov+day+6+DSC_0028.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI9rNd8w_tERHXY1v1C-iMi5vuniK1Ndg7Nb3oMJfdPhyphenhyphen1UUE-De-BwWsJaT0kJKnRiIghDbHHXpAPjB9GZ6XG5n3p2BCne3rVDtvXPrfKPCOaz0WNgeSIKteQCyNcy_KFJkjz3cnNUHU/s640/2011+nov+day+6+DSC_0028.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;">Rue Crémieux is a short walking street of two-story houses facing each other.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The jewel tones of the houses give the street a fanciful appearance.</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;">Many of the homes have tromp l'oeil as seen </span><a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2012/06/le-chat-roux-iii.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #bf9000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and in the photos today. </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 maison violette with its two magpies may have a story to go along with the art.<br />Magpies are said to be very intelligent and also attracted to shiny objects, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">like the jeweled ring.  </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;">Is there a fable about magpies by Jean de La Fontaine?</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;"><br /></span></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/AVvXsEhoErhFJx5T9j-rggsF9-dT8pxEwV2uYTsgrH2T-xLmBiCkTdFICkhBoRor1OOVBWa1pQ26Cka0AZK3YaIBc2ayGxviI2vGgMVXSTR00EZU-tKIWVBLKZfQJYN2KC9KRh3ANgGhTohiKkE/s1600/2011+Nov+day+6+DSC_0031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" height="309" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoErhFJx5T9j-rggsF9-dT8pxEwV2uYTsgrH2T-xLmBiCkTdFICkhBoRor1OOVBWa1pQ26Cka0AZK3YaIBc2ayGxviI2vGgMVXSTR00EZU-tKIWVBLKZfQJYN2KC9KRh3ANgGhTohiKkE/s320/2011+Nov+day+6+DSC_0031.jpg" width="320" /></a></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>23, rue Crémieux</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: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Gare de Lyon, Métro Quai de la Rapée,</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>ou Métro Ledru-Rollin</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Deux pies - Rue Crémieux - IV

Rue Crémieux is a short walking street of two-story houses facing each other. The jewel tones of the houses give the street a fanciful appea...

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L'accordéoniste - Marché d'Aligre

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvwfrhCurnLPkRlP7F287Oq6CPKAM9UVlMVuRLZ2DIGNeuqslg3OaOjCEBP6MrZrTbzobb0EbzEJEANhbPF5VYeHN83bmMOPSpmUSULRpcW2byuSIZ_2Ar5K0g6nEEmJDKys121x-mnt8/s1600/2012+Apr+1+Paris_075DSC_5622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After stuffing ourselves with oysters on Rue d'Aligre</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">we heard the peppy tune of this accordionist in the street.</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;">Perhaps he was just out for a Sunday meet-up with other musicians.</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;"><em>(for Vreni)</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>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>Marché 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: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>

L'accordéoniste - Marché d'Aligre

After stuffing ourselves with oysters on Rue d'Aligre we heard the peppy tune of this accordionist in the street. Perhaps he was just ou...

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Avenue George V - le Quatorze Juillet

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiGhM8xpqZwMMRYRkg8vTmNanl8v4NAD_zavthZB0rpVDz7NwS7XYjJn_ogYYPOxdbUJqO1JBO5MRt_bVtgJrW3k9IXOq1UvGJ_IoGlzfpnHPCSO2J3V1-ZdEwlNgpnskl3I5hRFXQ_Q/s1600/2008+june+paris+DSC_0222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><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;">This is not a usual sight on </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Avenue George V</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;">This was at least a vehicle that I could identify</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">as opposed to the one below which was huge and strange</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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMIEb90ddlVPiTy5zllH6g2uTmsU_0ogx_1hVWGvaPTDsT7DSk6pSzY4ltRdSKVUPUKHP21ZcatnMEd1jFzk55TQ-2t1NEV3-MbhhLZfQa5VOt-YAejPUc6hG1Wnu0ZmPhPuyRpx0-Ooc/s1600/2008+june+paris+DSC_0345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;"><em>(photos taken 14 juillet 2008)</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><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Ave George V</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75008, Paris</em></span>

Avenue George V - le Quatorze Juillet

This is not a usual sight on Avenue George V This was at least a vehicle that I could identify as opposed to the one below which was huge an...

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Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - illumination

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbE_PzQn7XA6lsbYyVF_A_9YDauJ-Ue-ELQ8H_GBJcMpm4AWvH9RPFBehbbT_r7pPTotZT43JaFJMCCYgGosKdrXsoA7Sezqb_lfNJnx9FA5LPCuRBA1jkF3tBhzl1ARLstiLbaAOhho/s1600/2012+Mar+28+Paris_114DSC_4469.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This well-known example of French gothic architecture is getting a makeover for its 850th anniversary.  Yes, 850 years old - It was consecrated in 1163!</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;">New bells, the restoration of the organ and more environmentally-friendly lighting... She is making preparations to celebrate her birthday in great style and you can see the evidence of the freshness in this photo.  If you will be in Paris between December 12, 2012 to December 9, 2013, be sure to visit (or re-visit) this icon of the Paris landscape.  There will be a full schedule of events during the year's celebration.</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 want to have a more personal experience in a visit to Notre Dame, be there as it opens daily at 8:00am, and you will have it almost to yourself.</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;"><em>bon dimanche</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: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>6, Place du Parvis Notre-Dame,</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">Place Jean-Paul II</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75004, 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>

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - illumination

This well-known example of French gothic architecture is getting a makeover for its 850th anniversary.  Yes, 850 years old - It was consecra...

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Le quatorze juillet - La Fête Nationale

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiqSaKMkcjS_YCI6v5cJG_8XR5xrF11JHQs5Pt9ym5GYQDjXpIqF2f2HRlPFtZgHc7g2UFISCragb8gMIhvZ3iWvnmDqMO4TpeEFBPxns5rrQpkNMyAW_hHQyVtmBj5-QVKyo3oAQ7zRo/s1600/2008+july+14+DSC_0230.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><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;">Le quatorze juillet, </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;">a day of celebration in France and not coincidentally my <u><strong>second blog anniversary</strong></u>!</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;">Two years ago I posted the above photo as I ventured into this daily Paris photoblog, never thinking that I would be able to manage a post every day.  Please look </span><a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/07/quatorze-juillet.html" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></strong></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> for the story of how it all started and the friendship I share with Virginia (<a href="http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paris Through My Lens</a>) who helped me "birth this baby."  </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;">----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The photo above shows two French sailors preparing for the grand military parade on Avenue des Champs-Elysées.  I stood on the baricades for hours in order to have a good position to capture the excitement and emotions of the day.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Now, I have a small oil painting created by <a href="http://carolschiffstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Carol Schiff</strong></a> of this moment, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">a treasured work of art that I enjoy daily.</span></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/AVvXsEiRWGMBZ-Zm9t66QsfiNZkrdI3dcwvj-gdpHSwZt_gyPYBAfZzNvmoeyuOoJVDIX8sAlfxwVbx-v5neXcNbsSrFA1_QIhbXqnZZuw5jiVwBPQAdG0MySjeybF-dee8B1y5o9UQ-kckF9Zc/s1600/french+sailors+-+Carol+Schiff+Gallery+2011+0219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><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 quatorze juillet</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Avenue des Champs-Elysées</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75008, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(on this festive day there is no nearby Métro,</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>bus, taxi so be prepared to walk for miles)</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><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>

Le quatorze juillet - La Fête Nationale

Le quatorze juillet, a day of celebration in France and not coincidentally my second blog anniversary ! Two years ago I posted the above pho...

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Galerie Vivienne - magasin d'antiquités

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib__DOcXbG_HgzucQ7SZ2dCxLuVf1YhvWuuIMwGZV3U4w5w4nAc3Qbxr312wipV6DbMz8DwN2Dtwd_676Y3rev9A_prIcf8o4X9cInIxssBlKsGGEOeznrNn9D6BfGO5L4Zri4j3XiV1w/s1600/2012+Jan+11+1st_0087.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">In my nearly two years of posting, I have featured many of the "galeries" of Paris.  Galerie Vivienne is one of the remaining seventeen or so 19th century covered passages in Paris.  It was built in 1823 of two mansions and covered as we might find in a modern-day shopping mall.  Today, this elegant reflection of times past boasts "fashion, culture, pampering, food."</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;">This shop was closed (Lundi) but the view from the window features both the shop items as well as the magnificent mosaic tiles of G. Facchina.  You can see a direct view of Facchina's artistry in the passage <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2012/05/priori-galerie-vivienne.html" target="_blank"><strong>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;"><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>Galerie Vivienne</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Rue des Petits Champs, </em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Rue de la Banque, et 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;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Bourse, Métro Pyramides, ou Bus 29</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>

Galerie Vivienne - magasin d'antiquités

In my nearly two years of posting, I have featured many of the "galeries" of Paris.  Galerie Vivienne is one of the remaining seve...

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Dalloyau - fours frais assortis

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavzuLL6mPDdgX4AqpPj0GA2iT4rFwPSAwGEF70YfHe7hzTntc-6Tz8yXiDujYWHSbqGlIrdZ6HN_Y6lrS3sy6ZxwfR1sQM7j-r4_KRWJOJKdzJq01JWvJrcG24JNk8pPrquNC17B5hkc/s1600/2011+April+14+DSC_0270+cropped.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">May I tempt you...</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;">to one of these little jewels in the window of Dalloyau?</span></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>(If you will have two, I promise not to tell - shhhhh)</em></span></div><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /><em></em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Dalloyau</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>5, boulevard Beaumarchais</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75004, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Bastille</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><em></em><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Dalloyau - fours frais assortis

May I tempt you... to one of these little jewels in the window of Dalloyau?   (If you will have two, I promise not to tell - shhhhh)   Dallo...

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Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_lWHGV1e56z7F7sz8Q6V97BBVpFWxs3vW1Di8DPdY4XDEbvrRK8_2dyVbu5k1y8sS3eXGzdaW3ciypRBG5PBr2ZyoGPSHSvZ7fRRGgxM0YDSN8uyRVFp0MFAedNlNJa1tvcY9V5fJ8I/s1600/2012+jan+14+1st_0837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As different as night from day is the Vanves Flea Market.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It sits on the south side of Paris and is much smaller </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with many outdoor tables set along the sidewalks. </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;">In order to find the best treasures </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you should be there when they open on Saturday/Sunday at 7am.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, that is early!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In order to beat out the serious shoppers </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you want to be there within the first hour, or just stay in bed.</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;">This fellow was a bit formidable, and no, I did not buy him.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(I thought that I was going to have to pay to even take a photo!)</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;">I will bring you back here for more stories and photos.</div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75014, Paris</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Porte de Vanves</em></span>

Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves

As different as night from day is the Vanves Flea Market.  It sits on the south side of Paris and is much smaller with many outdoor tables s...

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Café George V - les chaises rouge

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Vr4NUkr6hga-Rc6-jXPJrjTQ7P9xTXKeOblZXxh81mwlTg4TuJRMObRAtMxdi60DC8iwfI06-_NrhrwjlP4PNPjS5A-8zFpgjPnG_Am4PTOjYGv_ka5jfjelgzLF1EK4hqsscXRRfhI/s1600/2012++Mar+29_4966DSC_4966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="482" rca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Vr4NUkr6hga-Rc6-jXPJrjTQ7P9xTXKeOblZXxh81mwlTg4TuJRMObRAtMxdi60DC8iwfI06-_NrhrwjlP4PNPjS5A-8zFpgjPnG_Am4PTOjYGv_ka5jfjelgzLF1EK4hqsscXRRfhI/s640/2012++Mar+29_4966DSC_4966.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;">Although there is a bit of color clash here,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I could be persuaded to enjoy un café with my friends.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">What will you have?</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;">Café George V</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">120, ave des Champs Elysées</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">75008, Paris</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Métro George V</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Café George V - les chaises rouge

Although there is a bit of color clash here, I could be persuaded to enjoy un café with my friends. What will you have? Café George V 120, a...

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Sillicat s'est perdue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrEbCaflTSkJpDaDDvdzOwL79c45-U63Lm0Ihyphenhyphen4HII7Xagme_akyOUqd7QWfUe7UhDDsGyMion8PlZ1bNSzr0q92OU2SBmsnyywctYGrpiWP2rSGaBMvIEKmVPJcAtQGGSUWkOU_q5ZgU/s1600/2012+jan+13+1st_0737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="460" sca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrEbCaflTSkJpDaDDvdzOwL79c45-U63Lm0Ihyphenhyphen4HII7Xagme_akyOUqd7QWfUe7UhDDsGyMion8PlZ1bNSzr0q92OU2SBmsnyywctYGrpiWP2rSGaBMvIEKmVPJcAtQGGSUWkOU_q5ZgU/s640/2012+jan+13+1st_0737.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What a precious face</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 do hope that Sillicat found his way home!</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>Rue de la Butte aux Cailles</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75013, Paris</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></em></span></div>

Sillicat s'est perdue

What a precious face I do hope that Sillicat found his way home! Rue de la Butte aux Cailles 75013, Paris 

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Romanian Orthodox Church of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael - II

<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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsp9SGojEllPlozEGhG1Vg_f7amDv12plw-1Aw1EsMvElSuyiZv-Li671lwHyM_MTsUbNGPRPwTZmbI-Jt0uqWnhUNEVBcl1ijgo4gXEIppIlUkUNYwhc0R4933vAL7otPBZChP82utPk/s1600/2012+jan+13+1st_0602b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" sca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsp9SGojEllPlozEGhG1Vg_f7amDv12plw-1Aw1EsMvElSuyiZv-Li671lwHyM_MTsUbNGPRPwTZmbI-Jt0uqWnhUNEVBcl1ijgo4gXEIppIlUkUNYwhc0R4933vAL7otPBZChP82utPk/s640/2012+jan+13+1st_0602b.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The narrow Romanian Orthodox Church is <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/12/romanian-orthodox-church-of-holy.html" target="_blank"><strong>almost invisible from the street </strong></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">but the interior is rich with golds and royal blue.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The altar sits like a bejeweled crown </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">dwarfed by the tall stained glass windows of the apse.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">For a small space there is much detail to absorb.</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;"><em>bon dimanche</em></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>(for Ramona)</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>Romanian Orthodox Church of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>9 bix, rue Jean de Beauvais</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;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Maubert-Mutualité</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>

Romanian Orthodox Church of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael - II

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Lunettes de vue

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-oX2TxCMdTEt1Mbo607eiO4atDrNQ-RSem0UchfkNuUiIiZ8d4_LI2Egr3shUT_9Ul3TML4yjYZeve_NaN5RUGqEgceFvjlpSBdC6_STFAPaIDtP-krRRYJOOnxFU_4g1dO_RqZVMkg/s1600/2012+jan+16+2nd_0734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="558" sca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-oX2TxCMdTEt1Mbo607eiO4atDrNQ-RSem0UchfkNuUiIiZ8d4_LI2Egr3shUT_9Ul3TML4yjYZeve_NaN5RUGqEgceFvjlpSBdC6_STFAPaIDtP-krRRYJOOnxFU_4g1dO_RqZVMkg/s640/2012+jan+16+2nd_0734.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">All of Paris must be in need of <em>lunettes de vue</em> (eyeglasses)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">as there is an optician storefront in every block.</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 think that they are second to pâtisseries in number!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(I am making that up but there are too many to count)</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>Optique</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>139, rue Saint-Honoré</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>(at Rue du Louvre)</em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>75001, Paris</em></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;"><br /></div>

Lunettes de vue

All of Paris must be in need of lunettes de vue (eyeglasses) as there is an optician storefront in every block. I think that they are secon...

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Un reflet et une réflexion - Que pensez vous?

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRNA31aPKYVA1MbUM8X1Mv5HbB7ftDVuYSTJA8ahH3COmO48e-kKVg4XuflpJDCOmMPajml1jywOPOAlIByC8sb8h07e9cIkX2DRP2yGxiCIUWWU6IXF1wIMRkGiR-rBVZdFILeq68kE/s1600/2010+june+17+DSC_0660.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" sca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRNA31aPKYVA1MbUM8X1Mv5HbB7ftDVuYSTJA8ahH3COmO48e-kKVg4XuflpJDCOmMPajml1jywOPOAlIByC8sb8h07e9cIkX2DRP2yGxiCIUWWU6IXF1wIMRkGiR-rBVZdFILeq68kE/s640/2010+june+17+DSC_0660.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;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">June, in the Marais, a bus crossed my path.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Although I was first taken with the uniforms and clicked, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I later wondered about the troubled look on the left </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">and the wiping of a tear on the right.</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;">Often a photo asks more questions than it answers</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;"><em>Added note:</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Part of what captured my attention is the resemblance to my dad</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">(living and thriving with my mom still today)</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbaUsA9I5CAi0fOPhakxrC72gAkEtImUYDoLhfSgYb7OBGWdMwInH8xnkwQRAb5RxKnzqr72vmD-kkmnJB5px6bk6RM2gs1nlGiGDa65Fh0np_WPJ8cAT1GxUA0GyURH3hbYtE8D5I0Q/s1600/CEG+s2++07062012_00000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" sca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLbaUsA9I5CAi0fOPhakxrC72gAkEtImUYDoLhfSgYb7OBGWdMwInH8xnkwQRAb5RxKnzqr72vmD-kkmnJB5px6bk6RM2gs1nlGiGDa65Fh0np_WPJ8cAT1GxUA0GyURH3hbYtE8D5I0Q/s320/CEG+s2++07062012_00000.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>A bus in the Marais</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75003, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />   <em> To see more reflections go to </em><a href="http://weekendreflection.blogspot.com/2012/07/bright-colors-on-rainy-day-weekend.html" target="_blank"><strong><em>James' Weekend Reflections</em></strong></a></div>

Un reflet et une réflexion - Que pensez vous?

June, in the Marais, a bus crossed my path.  Although I was first taken with the uniforms and clicked, I later wondered about the troubled l...

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Musée du Louvre - "Enfant jouant avec une tortue"

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIMo2hcKH_xhrCba6bYg0Z2bD7_865q1tnf_rDmOIkY9ysj5sLJ36T2BBKuEiRsNceHh_brgQXQmBz1Q3rg3iubvcM7HrnBL9jyTm68vIX2f-EMvrVg69ea_6yn6euYMXp7ENhJ3h2DU/s1600/2012+Mar+29_5175DSC_5170.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicIMo2hcKH_xhrCba6bYg0Z2bD7_865q1tnf_rDmOIkY9ysj5sLJ36T2BBKuEiRsNceHh_brgQXQmBz1Q3rg3iubvcM7HrnBL9jyTm68vIX2f-EMvrVg69ea_6yn6euYMXp7ENhJ3h2DU/s640/2012+Mar+29_5175DSC_5170.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;">"Enfant jouant avec une tortue"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Pierre Hébert (1849)</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 charming sculpture was found in a quiet corner of an upper floor.  </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Although the Louvre is massive, there is no need to see it all at once.  </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;">Be selective and truly absorb the details.</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>1er étage - Richelieu</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Musée du Louvre</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;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre</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></em></span></div>

Musée du Louvre - "Enfant jouant avec une tortue"

"Enfant jouant avec une tortue" Pierre Hébert (1849) This charming sculpture was found in a quiet corner of an upper floor.  Altho...

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Les puces de Saint-Ouen - Vernaison

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQ2EhtH6lQLMHQ2OoFm5jY9CLNyyGwYcVBRkHhxTCs8iyBLB-tyUPkZgm6AMe5CWRSQiVi45PM3gpFfFdHIItH5JLSJ_cmllVmeuccvEPVznJoUY3w3f2pXmXVhILQeWjopsWGlr0B6c/s1600/2010+june+19+P1000782.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" sca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQ2EhtH6lQLMHQ2OoFm5jY9CLNyyGwYcVBRkHhxTCs8iyBLB-tyUPkZgm6AMe5CWRSQiVi45PM3gpFfFdHIItH5JLSJ_cmllVmeuccvEPVznJoUY3w3f2pXmXVhILQeWjopsWGlr0B6c/s640/2010+june+19+P1000782.jpg" width="592" /></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;">Les marchés aux puces...</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;">or simply Les Puces (the fleas!)</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;">Marché Vernaison is one of the markets within Saint-Ouen with winding passages and many vendors where you can find anything from furniture to beads, textiles, paintings, antique toys, silver flatware.  It is enormous and you can easily lose your way and the time wandering from one stall to the next.  </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;">If you are a serious shopper looking for bargains, this may not be the best market for you.  It is said that the deeper you go into the market, past Marché Paul Bert, the better luck you may have.  Think of this as a forest and you must venture into the very deepest woods to discover the real treasures.</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;">This is the largest antique market in the world receiving between 120,00 to 180,000 visitors each weekend.  Next week I will take you to le marché aux Puces de Vanves which is on the opposite side of Paris but equally exciting for the treasure hunter.</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>Marché Vernaisson</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>99, rue des Rosiers</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75018, Paris</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Porte de Clignancourt</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></em></span></div>

Les puces de Saint-Ouen - Vernaison

Les marchés aux puces... or simply Les Puces (the fleas!) Marché Vernaison is one of the markets within Saint-Ouen with winding passages and...

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La tribu des oiseaux

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La tribu des oiseaux

The boutique on Rue Saint Roch offers stylish hats, but tonight, this fluff of a dress steals the spotlight. Rue Saint Roch 75001, Paris

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Le lustre

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiium1XOFQzk3CaUTOJIWWq_g1SFLkwbzKSu_RH2XJ-TI1EFae0pvoALU8iM4hTFgmSS6fmB52Oj8McrU_WuyYXUE8X_O7sQ8bFG_096p-r1ZLXDk2FoM4TyljOpwhTxq1JeXA_qcS_GcQ/s1600/2011+april+day+6+night+shoot+DSC_0082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiium1XOFQzk3CaUTOJIWWq_g1SFLkwbzKSu_RH2XJ-TI1EFae0pvoALU8iM4hTFgmSS6fmB52Oj8McrU_WuyYXUE8X_O7sQ8bFG_096p-r1ZLXDk2FoM4TyljOpwhTxq1JeXA_qcS_GcQ/s640/2011+april+day+6+night+shoot+DSC_0082.jpg" vca="true" width="440" /></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;">Walking back to the apartment after a night shoot, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">this chandelier caught my eye.</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;">The fine furnishings, architectural features and golden glow </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">give a glimpse only seen at night.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001, Paris</em></span>

Le lustre

Walking back to the apartment after a night shoot, this chandelier caught my eye. The fine furnishings, architectural features and golden gl...

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