le château de ma Mèrele château de ma MèreThis little shop on rue Ledru Rollinfeatures furniture, toys, clothing and accessories for children. How would you like to take home a child-sized café chair?le château de ma Mère108, rue Ledru-Rollin75011, Paris…
"Blues" de ParisParis "Blues"Paris style...to each his own!rue du Faubourg Saint Martin75010, Paris…
Le Marché Couvert Saint QuentinLe Marché Couvert Saint QuentinOne of the oldest covered market in Paris features Baltard style glass and ironwork with high ceilingsand an expanse of windows. These architectural details permit much natural light and great ventilation.Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin85 bis, boulevard de Magenta75010…
Église Saint-RochÉglise Saint RochThis late Baroque church is filled with art,stunning architecture, a storied past, andthree magnificent organs.The Marquis de Sade was married (!) here in 1763,and Yves Saint Laurent's funeral brought over 1,000 people to this church in 2008. My friend Peter Olsen (Peter's Paris bl…
Chez Gladines - cuisine Basque à ParisChez GladinesThis charming bistrot serves reasonably-priced Basque cuisine. I first "discovered" Chez Gladines, the original restaurant, on rue des Cinq Diamants in the 13ème. The food is simple, but delicious. Be sure to select a dessert while I whisper in your ear....(crème caramel -or- mi-cuit a…
Quai de Conti Les BouquinistesVery near the Left Bank entrance to Pont des Artsthe bouquinistes kept their stands openeven in the steady rain.bon week endQuai de Conti75006, Paris…
City Daily Photo Theme Day - ShelterJardin des TuileriesThe shared umbrella was scant shelter in this October deluge.The trees provided a bit of shelterbut the downpour drenched us all that day!The theme for this first day of October is SHELTER.Click here to see the interpretation of City Daily Photo bloggers from around the world. …
Artiste à l'oeuvrean artist at work?The Viaduc des Arts houses many artists ranging from design artists, textiles,furniture-making, printmaking,parapluies (umbrellas), musical instruments,jewelry, porcelain, and more.The studios have full glass fronts which allow the flâneur a clear view of the studios within.Viaduc …
Terrasse de CaféParis in autumnCafé scene on the broad sidewalkof Avenue Daumesnil...Even the late afternoon sun has thewarm glow of autumnl'Arrosoir 75, avenue Daumesnil75012, Paris …
Le Train BleuLe Train BleuHigh above the platforms of Gare de Lyon sits this elegant restaurant, Le Train Bleu. Although the menu is rather expensive,one can enjoy the ambiance with a glassof wine or Champagne.Le Train BleuGare de LyonPlace Louis Armand75012, Paris…
Rue CrémieuxRue CrémieuxBicycles, red geraniums in window boxes,wrought iron, a resident cat (or two)...Love this quiet rueRue Crémieux75012, Paris…
Église Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-VingtsÉglise Saint-Antoine-des-Quinze-Vingtsthe primary organThis great organ comes from the instrument built by the renown Aristide Cavaille-Coll in 1894 for the mansion of Baron Espée. It was moved from the Baron's residence on Avenue Bois de Boulogne to Saint-Antoine in 1909. You can click here to lis…
Port de l'ArsenalPort de l'ArsenalFrom certain Bastille Métro platforms you can see the boats moored in Port de l'Arsenal.This warm September day reveals a business meetingon the deck of a boat. The three look as ifthis is "business as usual."bon week-endPort de l'Arsenal75004, Paris…
Musée du LouvreMusée du LouvreThe inner chambers of theLouvre museum.Take a peekMusée du Louvre75001, Paris…
Église Saint-RochThe candles in this side chapel of Église Saint Rochmay not capture your attentionbut I wonder about the imageof a young woman crying that appears in the upper right corner.a ghost or my imagination?bon dimancheÉglise Saint Roch296, rue Saint Honoré75001, Paris…
Paris de la nuitParis by nightLooking west from Pont Neufthe Seine sparkles with the reflection of lights...both the famous and the ordinaryJoining James' Weekend Reflections right here from Pont Neuf, the Seine75001, Paris…
Tombant en ruinesIn need of repairbut the ghosts are freeto come and goWhat a beautiful tomb this once wasPère Lachaise75020, Paris…
L'or de septembreSeptember "gold"There is something to look forward to with the changing of seasonsin Paris.This is the first glimpse of gold.It will be another month before the Ginko leaves turn.Père Lachaise75020, Paris…
Sacré Coeur et Sainte-TrinitéParis skylineFrom the rooftop of Printemps, looking north/northeast,one can see a soft palette of colors in the outline of Sacré Coeurand Sainte-Trinité(The tower to the left of Sacré Coeur is the basilica's bell tower)bon dimancheParis skyline from Printemps75009, Paris …
Allée d'arbresA long row of treesand dancing shadowsin Cimetière du Père Lachaise(Joyeux anniversaire, Lisette!)Cimetière du Père Lachaise75020, Paris…
