Métro, Boulot, Dodo....Métro, boulot, dodo.... C'est lundi encore!Monday again and it seemed a good day to post the routine... For me, it is the gym, my office (upstairs), lunch with my DH, work, etc.... How about you? Don't you wish you were stopping off with your petit chien for a chat and the news to start your day lik…
La Chapelle -- Château de ChenonceauThis private chapel in the much-loved Château de Chenonceau was saved during the French Revolution by Madame Dupin who camouflaged its religious purpose by turning it into a wood storage area.Chenonceau, originally constructed in the 1500s, bears the influence of a series of powerful noblewomen resi…
Side by sideSide by side and perfectly in step is how I found this mature, stylish couple in the 17ième on Rue Brémontier.…
Driving Miss Daisy -- ReflectionI found this handsome couple waiting on their driver in front of Place Louis Lépine. With a full assortment of paparazzi gathered around the convertable, it's possible they are movie stars?See other weekend reflections at James' Newtown Area Photo …
Ladurée IIJust a little temptation from Ladurée...Les macarons, Miel d'Acacia, et Confit de Pétales de Rose de Provins....miam-miam!…
Rose foncé et orangeHow do you feel about these two colors together?Before you say too much I do have a coat in that color (well, two of them, but who's counting?)…
Église Saint Paul Saint LouisA photo taken from Rue des Jardin Saint-Paul shows a different side of Église Saint Paul Saint Louis previously shown here and here.Bon dimanche…
Les chaussures VIIWe saw this sign in the Métro leaving Galeries Lafayette en juin and it just seemed so captivating. The shoe department reportedly has over 12,000 pairs in a space of 34,700 square feet!Do you see that it refers to all the "shoe addicts"? Hummm.... guilty, as accusedGALERIES LAFAYETTE40 bd Haussma…
Fountains of Pol Bury -- ReflectionThis fountain and the moving silver balls make for interesting reflections in the Gallery d'Orléans, in the Jardin du Palais Royal shown previously here.For more reflections go to James' Newtown Daily Photo …
Supporting the cityI took this photo of a worker in Paris in his distinctive uniform, and thought it would be appropriate to post today as France is in the midst of strikes and protests. From afar we only know what the news reports tell us, and it is hard to gauge the impact on daily life and neighborhoods.Wishing th…
Rainy Day in ParisFrom a hotel room window frequented by my daughter and me, the street below bustles with neighborhood activity. The season and the weather do not seem to matter as daily life settles into its routine.I love the French expression "metro, boulot, dodo" to express the weekday cycle of going to work, wo…
Le Corbeau et le RenardThe poet Jean de al Fontaine spent 26 years writing his version of fables, numbering 243 in total. This statue in Square du Ranelagh shows him regardant a ses pieds le corbeau et le renard, one of his revered fables.La Fontaine also had contemporaries who wrote fables, but what distinguishes him is …
Eglise Saint RochSaint Roch is the largest Late Baroque church in Paris, completed in the 18th Century. At the time of the French Revolution, Saint Roch was at the heart of the action and was itself the scene of many shootings, which left their imprint on the facade. This church is easily identified by the two di…
Petit PalaisThe Petit Palais was built in 1900 and is the site of the City of Paris Museum of Fine Arts. Seen here is an octi-circular courtyard and garden and its ionic columns. It has a remarkable collection of paintings and sculptures.Petit Palais, Musée des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de ParisAvenue Winston Chur…
Une Vitrine Élégante -- ReflectionThe boutique of Max Chaoul features elegant gowns in the finest setting. This couture vision of organza was but a sample of the treasures inside with its chandeliers, abundant flowers, and a wealth of dresses. Max Chaoul Couture55, quai des Grands Augustins Be sure to check out other reflections at …
Alley of TreesHow many times do you imagine that you see a line of shade trees like this in Paris? They can not be counted with all of the squares, parks, gardens, and tree-lined streets the fair city has to offer. This alley of trees was found near Hôtel des Invalides along with the familiar green benches and …
Le Printemps -- en étéOne of the grand magasins of Paris, Printemps is housed in an exceptional building which has recently been renovated. Laurent of Daily Photo in Paris recently posted the renovations as photographed from the roof-top terrace. Below you can see the "before" photo I took two years ago.We'll come back h…
Coquilles St JacquesFresh coquilles st. jacques for le diner, fresh from the market! What are you having for dinner?…
Palais de Tokyo -- This is art?I was at first not quite sure, but it was confirmed...This is not a pile of trash but "art" seen at Palais de Tokyo a few years ago. What do you think?In all fairness there are impressive displays of modern and contemporary art at Palais de Tokyo but not all appeal to me. Although I have moved beyon…
Basilique Sainte ClotildeThe Basilique Sainte Clotilde was built in the Neo-Gothic style and completed in 1857. It was reportedly the most fashionable church in 19th Century Paris and well-known for its Aristide Cavaillé-Coll organ.For those who love classical music, it is interesting to note that César Franck inaugurated t…
Le Passage du Grand CerfLe Passage du Grand Cerf (Big Deer Passage) is found just off Rue St. Denis in the neighborhood of Montorgueil. Designed in the 19th Century to protect pedestrians from mud and horse-drawn carriages, this elegant passage has been restored to its original grandeur. There are at least five of these pa…
Bois Violette -- ReflectionI am a color girl -- rouge, jaune, orange, vert, rose foncé, turquoise, violetSo, when I saw this façade of violet with vivid flowers, it called to me. The name of this belle boutique de fleurs has a name reminiscent of a famous perfume fragrance: Serge Lutens' Bois de Violette.We'll visit great per…
Les Chaussures pour les hommesWindow shopping turned up these stylish and trendy men's shoes at Kabuki on Rue Etienne Marcel. I snapped a photo as the studs in these chaussures caught my eye, thinking at first that they were rhinestones. Thankfully, they were not.I left these sitting in that store window knowing that my southern…
Château de ChambordThe castles in the Loire Valley are an easy day-trip out of Paris. To say that Château de Chambord is enormous just does not cover it. Consider that it has 426 rooms, 80 staircases, 282 fireplaces, a double-helix staircase, a moat, a flamboyant roof (originally designed to look like the skyline of C…
Le Chien IAfter lunch in the 17ième arr. we ran into this perky little pooch. His owner was chatting away with a friend on the street while le chien gave me several different poses.It is no secret that les Parisiens love their dogs and it would be difficult to walk down any trottoir in Paris and not spy at le…
In the MétroOn a long ride in the Métro, my daughter Holly and I watched a group of mischievous boys. They were accompanied by their teacher, probably on a field trip, in a group of about ten children. As riders exited and entered the train at each Métro stop, these three would crowd around the door with a sh…
Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisThere are so many interesting aspects of this famous Cathedral. Here is a view of the south façade of Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris.…
La Tour EiffelWell, I needed a little lift today at the end of a long week. What better way to achieve that than to gaze at this well-known landmark that always gives my heart a "flutter." Getting the night shots with the paparazzi-gang of Janet, Marie, Mary, Maya, and Virginia made for a special evening in the g…
