Château de Chambord - une grande façade!Chamborda very grand façadeConstructed for King François I in the early years of the Sixteenth Century, this chateau features 440 rooms, 282 fireplaces, and 84 staircases. In the center hall is a grand double-helix open staircase spanning three floors. The château also features 128 meters of façad…
Église Saint-Pierre de MontrougeÉglise Saint-Pierre de MontrougeThis Nineteenth Century Paris church was the work of architect Joseph Auguste Émile Vaudremer between 1865 and 1870 during Haussmann's redesign of the city. The elegant Neo-Romanesque and Byzantine influences can be seen in the architectural design. Vaudremer was in…
Le Tour de France 100100 YearsLe TourLe Tour de France begins today and looks back to the first Tour in 1903. Three grueling weeks of mountains and time trials, 2,000 miles, 23 stages, all culminating with a finish on the Champs-Elysées.The Tour de France has visited every region of Metropolitan France except Corsica, …
Le Café Hortense Le Café HortenseThe website for this colorful-terrace is based in the same bright magenta, purple, red that you see here. There were few patrons enjoying this sunny morning, but I would imagine a full terrace for déjeuner would be expected. It sits at the corner of Rue Paul Cezanne, and is only a …
Les toits de Chartresfrom the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres On the ascent to the top of the Bell TowerA variety of architecture, rooftops, and layout of the citycan be seen from our ascent at the half-way point to the top of the Bell Tower.The steps were worn smooth and a tight spiral shared by those going up and th…
Les VélibsTry it!Well, Holly has a big smile because we were having so much fun riding around Paris on the Vélibs. The cost can be a little as $2.20 to ride for the day. If you return your bike to one of the 1,800 stations within 30 minutes, there is no additional charge. We rode for two days all over Pari…
Le Printemps, Palais Garnier, et les toits de ParisTaken from the rooftop of Printemps, one can see the two towers of Printemps, the magnificence of Palais Garnier, and many familiar outlines of Paris buildings. Oh, you will always see many cranes obliterating the skyline.Printemps64, boulevard Haussmann75009, Paris…
Le Baron Rouge - un bar à vinLe Baron RougeThis suspended rack of wine glasses gives the illusion of a chandelier. In addition to oysters, you can bring your own container and buy wine right from the barrel.Put Le Baron Rouge on your list. Le Baron Rouge, wine bar1, rue Théophile Roussel75012, Paris…
Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisCathédrale Notre Dame de ParisLast Sunday's post of Notre Dame was a night view of the east side of this great cathedral. I thought that you might like to see the same perspective under blue skies.bon dimancheCathédrale Notre Dame de Paris6 Parvis Notre DamePlace Jean-Paul II75004, Paris…
Fête de la Musique - Place de FurstenbergFête de la Musique 2010The guitaristPerhaps one of thousands of musicians, the solo guitarist performed in the late afternoon in Place de Furstenberg, only steps from Eugène Delacroix' apartment (1857). Virginia, Marie and I encountered this guitarist in the quiet street and gave him our full atten…
Fête de la Musique - solstice d'étéSummer SolsticeSo what does the solstice d'été have to do with music? In Paris and many parts of France the summer solstice is accompanied by a grand celebration of music, with all genres and forms. You can visit the churches for special concerts, listen to street musicians in the squares and gard…
Rue Auber - le serveurA cafe on Rue AuberA classic street scene in any part of Paris. This cafe is just around the corner from Cafe de la Paix and probably not as expensive. You still get a great view of Palais Garnier from this sidewalk terrace.Rue Auber at Palais Garnier75009, Paris…
Jardin des Tuileries - les enfants dans le parcJardin des TuileriesA Sunday afternoon finds many children in the parks of Paris. These two were part of a group of five or six who played a game of soccer with imaginary boundaries. They were not daunted by the scattering of puddles left by the recent rain.Jardin des Tuileries75001, Paris…
Jardin du Palais Royal - des étirementsJardin du Palais RoyalSome stretches before a run. How did she ever tear herself away from the mesmerizing view of that incredible fountain?Jardin du Palais Royal75001, Paris…
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Le Valentin - salon de thé Le Valentin - salon de théThe heat of the teapots was surpassed by the warmth of friendship. How wonderful to meet two friends face to face.Le Valentin30, Passage Jouffroy75009, Paris …
Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisCathédrale Notre Dame de ParisPerhaps more recognizable from the other side, the majestic details of this view are my favorite. In the summer months you might even find it deserted very early in the day or very late at night.It is worth losing an hour's sleep to have this scene to yourself. bon dim…
Palais Garnier - The Grand FoyerThe Grand FoyerWhen I see the Grand Foyer, my eyes mist over with a scene of ballgowns and the sounds of the orchestra. Perhaps tonight the phantom will appear.Palais GarnierPlace de l'Opéra75009, Paris…
Passy - art et les ombresArt and the shadowsIt seemed that the sun appeared at just the right moment to capture this shot.bon weekendRue Paul Doumer75016, Paris…
Rue de Birague - MaraisRue de BiragueOne of the entry streets to Place des VosgesPeering in the window to get a look beyond the street view, one finds a collection of old and new, natural and fabricated... eclectically pleasing to the eye.Rue de Birague75004, Paris…
Bercy Village - Cour St. ÉmilionCour Saint-ÉmilionBercy Village consists largely of small wine warehouses from the late 19th century. The tracks seen in the paved courtyard above were originally used to transport barrels of wine in and out of the warehouses. For more than a century and up until 1960, the Bercy neighborhood was a…
Place des Pyramides - Rue de RivoliRue de RivoliThe tourists making their way to the Louvre, the delivery truck workers, Parisians walking to work... all the activity of this busy street does not distract the couple enjoying a morning café.If this were a quiz, you would surely be able to spot so many details: different lanterns, the …
Square Gabriel-Pierné - un bancSquare Gabriel-PiernéA bench of booksThis little pocket of a park just behind Institut de France was named for Henri Gabriel-Pierné, a French composer, conductor, and organist who died in 1937.There are some interesting features of this park and the bench made of books is my favorite. How clever a …
Église Saint-MerriÉglise Saint-MerriThis church was constructed between 1500 and 1550 in a style called "Gothic flamboyant." Surviving the French Revolution is the oldest bell in Paris, cast in 1331. (That is not a typo... 1331!!)This church was reported as a site of the 1832 barricades fighting in a republican upr…
Palais Garnier - caryatidsLes caryatidsOne of the rear entrances to Palais Garnier,a rather ornate back door, oui?bon weekendPalais GarnierRue Scribe75009, Paris…
Joséphine Vannier - une guitare au chocolatChocolaterie Joséphine VannierA chocolate guitar?Yes, what a birthday gift that would be...I only looked in from the street but the reports on this chocolate shop indicate that the displays are eye-catching and clever, but the star performers are the delicious individually-dipped chocolates.Now on t…
Rue Daubenton - les fleurs et les fruits Rue DaubentonThe grill of such interesting design and the boxes of flowers might have been missed but the white background of window shutters provided a lovely backdrop.I got off of my Velib to take this photo as I am not steady enough to ride without hands while I click and shoot.C'est vrai!Rue Dau…
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Jardin du Palais Royal - un skateboardThe Fountain at Palais RoyalThis wide bowl of water with active fountains is not just for the retirees of Paris to prop their feet. This twenty-something was reading, taking a moment to enjoy the quiet of the early morning. He had the fountain to himself.zoom-zoomJardin du Palais Royal75001, Paris…
Le Bon Marché - le carrouselSquare Boucicautle carrouselAlmost hidden in the shadow of Le Bon Marché, sits this vintage carousel. Alas, it was too early in the morning for little passengers, but by the afternoon it will be full.Le Bon MarchéSquare Boucicaut24, rue de Sèvres75007, Paris …
Rue des Thermopyles - de l'autre côtéRue des ThermopylesAfter using a shot of this street for June CDP Theme Day's "decay," it seemed appropriate to show you the charming side of this street. It is quiet with well-manered cats wearing collars, green plants and herbs, window boxes, bicycles parked for cat-pedestals, and no cars allowed…
Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires - en réflexionBasilique Notre-Dame des VictoiresIn the small, quiet Place des Petits-Pères sits the regal Basilique Notre-Dame des Victoires, one of the ten minor basilicas in the Île-de-France region.Our sunny day of arrival in Paris created a reflection amidst the orchids.bon dimancheBasilique Notre-Dame des Vi…
