L'aube de la nouvelle annéeI have been touched this year by the friends I have met both virtually and face-to-face from around the world through blogs. Through my Paris experiences and photos I have learned many secrets and stories of the city I love so. The Paris Friends I have met in the markets, the patisseries, the bist…
Solitude at Palais RoyalLe Jardin du Palais Royal...On a cloudy day in November, you can have the garden all to yourself.(Joyeaux anniversaire, Daddy)Le Jardin du Palais Royal75002 Paris…
Une tarte de baiesThis tart full of berries just makes my mouth water.Does that mean it is good for you?(Tant pis... I had something much more sinful, abundant in chocolate)La Petite Rose11, boulevard de Courcelles75008 Paris…
Le Grand ColbertI took this photo last December not knowing that Marie, our concierge (J), and I would enjoy a dinner here in April. We sat adjacent to Alan Alda, his wife, and another couple, but left them to dine in peace. However, I was humming the theme from Mash off and on.Don't you think that this would be …
La Tour Eiffel - en hiverIt was a dark and snowy night but the twinkling of la Tour lights up the December sky.(Taken from the Suresnes American Cemetery, in the suburbs of Paris, only five miles from city center. The 7.5 acre cemetery contains the graves of 1,541 Americans who died in World War I and 24 Unknown American W…
Apiculteur parisienThis friendly gentleman with a delightful sense of humor has a boutique, Les Abeilles, selling honey and other "bee-products" on La Butte aux Cailles. You can even buy all that you need to set up as a beekeeper. He is an expert in les abeilles, miel, cire d'abeilles, a true apiculture parisien!A p…
Carrousel Venitien - Place Saint-PierreWondering what to do in Paris this week?You can ride 20 carousels for free (gratuit) between December 17th and January 1, 2012 between the hours of 10am and 7pm. Here is the link to the list with the arrondissement and location of each.The beautiful double-decker Carrousel Venitien is not one of th…
Gâteau d'anniversaireThe imperfect gâteau, ready for the day...I will be taking care of the treasured fêves which adorn the top layer, bien sûr(Note the story from last year)…
Les poupéesHoping that all the little French girls get the dolls of their dreams for Christmas. These are sweet, but ma chère amie Winterludes has the most charming and detailed dolls and she even weaves stories around them.We met on our mutual birthday in November at a salon de thé in Passage Jouffroy and ea…
La circulation de nuitRegular night traffic or last minute gift shoppers?Rue de Rivoli at Place de la ConcordePlace de la Concorde75008 Paris…
Chanel at PrintempsIf the "weather outside is frightful" you can dream of warmer climes with this Printemps window.Printemps Boulevard Haussmann75009 Paris …
Parc de Monceau - artistes chinoisThis is one of six contemporary Chinese creations, part of the exhibition Artistes Chinois à Paris, found in Parc de Monceau until the end of December.As with artists from around the world and over the centuries, the Parisian training and experience has had a major impact on generations of Chinese a…
Galeries Lafayette - Noël 2009 vs Noël 2011The grand dome sheltered the 66-foot tree in a traditional decor in 2009. The boxes were re-wrapped for a different color scheme in 2010. The giant red Christmas balls of 2008 were stunning. The "rock'n mode" for 2011 is quite different as seen in my post last week.Let's hope that we just "rock a…
Église Notre Dame de LoretteThere has been much said about the gaudy interior of Notre Dame de Lorette, but I found it elegant, adorned with 19th Century art and a Cavaille-Col grand organ. The painter Eugene Delacroix lived nearby and was christened here in 1840.The other stories of this large church refer to the "kept women…
Se souvenant de George WhitmanFrom the website of Shakespeare and Company..."On Wednesday 14th December, 2011, George Whitman died peacefully at home in the apartment above his bookshop in Paris. George suffered a stroke two months ago, but showed incredible strength and determination up to the end, continuing to read every day…
Paris chicDo you need an elegant ballgown for your holiday parties?Reflect on these... bon weekend!Pronovias (of Barcelona)7, rue Saint Roch75001 Paris…
Galeries Lafayette - Noel 2011Under the exquisite dome of Galeries Lafayette, the large tree towers many levels above the rez de chaussée.I was a bit disappointed to see the "Rock'n Mode" theme and would have preferred something a bit more elegant such as the hot pink packages and bows or the giant red balls of previous years.I …
French girl XIIWith her blond hair flying, she sped through the park dodging the other children. She is practicing for her next, larger vehicle....zoom-zoom!Parc de Monceau75008 Paris…
Le camion vert?Although this little zoom-zoom was seen in a shop window,I wonder its intended use. Maybe we should take it out for a spin?Rue St Benoit75006 Paris…
Bonhomme de neige - DalloyauThis snowman is not for the fainthearted, those on a diet... or on a budget.He would be pretty cute to serve for a little dinner party!Dalloyau63, rue de Grenelle75007 ParisMétro Rue du Bac, Sèvres-Babylone…
Romanian Orthodox Church of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel and RaphaelHow could I have missed this church for so many years? It is just around the corner from Place Maubert nestled between two ordinary buildings. It was closed but showed signs of an active congregation. I will be back...bon dimancheRomanian Orthodox Church of the Holy Archangels Michael, Gabriel an…
Sainte-Geneviève-des-Bois - Ginko leavesA carpeted path of gold...Russian Orthodox CemeterySainte-Geneviève-des-Bois…
Printemps 2011 - Noël en RougeThe red laquer chest and le dragon rouge captivate les flaneurs in front of this window at Printemps.The animated windows are spectacular but the genius of this still-life holds its own!To the right of this shot is an exotic crested bird which I will post once I can "name" it.bon weekend! Printemps…
Un carrousel?At first glance this could be a rather sporty red Peugeot moto (with pink accents) alongside a poster advertising soap from Reims. With a longer view one sees a carrousel (with counterclockwise rotation)zoom-zoom!(Joyeux anniversaire, ma chère Holly!) Le Carrousel de la Gare MontparnasseMétro Montp…
Le Square Trousseau IVI went looking for les trois flaneurs with a photo for each. It was the same time, same park on a Sunday morning, temperate weather, people about... The three gentlemen were not there, but there were many children running, playing, riding scooters and bikes. The park was as lively as a circus!(Hap…
L'heure bleueAs I was waiting (somewhat) patiently for the full moon, I looked over my shoulder to find these shades of pinks, purples and blues.My Paris is always full of surprises and treasures. I know... she is not just mine, but alone this evening it felt like she was all mine.Pont d'Arcole(looking to Pont …
Le Reminet - un Paris bistrotWith so many options to dine in Paris, how do you find a great, reasonable meal?Certainly, you should check internet reviews, but I would offer that reading blogger favorites may be a good place to start. In June of 2010, Virginia (Paris Through My Lens) introduced me to Le Reminet. She had met Me…
Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky CathedralOn Rue Daru in the 8ième arrondissement, this Russian Orthodox church is nestled in a predominantly Russian neighborhood. Although there are no photos allowed inside, the exterior is elegant, in the shape of a Greek cross. Each branch of the cross is terminated by an apse, topped with onion dome t…
Caryatid IIIWalking to Parc de Monceau on Avenue Hoche I noticed two caryatids high on a building supporting the balcony of the deuxième étage. As is typical with the caryatids seen in Paris, the two male figures were unique.Look carefully on the left side of the figure at the bottom. Do you see a tail?Now, l…
Repetto VIIIDansez!Repetto's window on Rue de la Paix is always on my list, and the petite souris did not disappoint.Dance, with all the joie de vivre in your heart"Dancing can reveal all the mystery that music conceals." -- Charles BaudelaireRepetto22, rue de la Paix75002 Paris…
La Tour Eiffel, with a coat of living plants?From Place de Catalogne, la Tour suddenly came into view. When you look at this historical structure, can you imagine it clothed in green plants? There is a company "Ginger" which is proposing to drape the tower with a mantle of 600,000 plants. The story was leaked in Le Figaro, that there would …
Printemps - Christmas Windows 2011The windows of the grand magasins on Boulevard Haussman have something for everyone. The theme of the Printemps windows:Noël, Rêves d'Evasion(Happy Birthday, Renée!)Printemps64, boulevard Haussmann75009 Paris…
Le Moulin de la Vierge - boulangerieIf you have been reading my blog for some time, you know how I enjoy "a hunt" and definitely love "a story." Before my recent trip to Paris, blog friend Louis la Vache (San Francisco Bay Daily Photo) asked if I could get a photo of Le Moulin de la Vierge on rue Vercingétorix (14ième arr.)I coaxed P…
Carrousel Jules-Verne -- Parc de MonceauThis little carrousel is new to Parc de Monceau since my visit last April. It is called Carrousel Jules Verne and looks like a slice of the 19th century with its submarine, camel, and camion de pompiers. The setting in this park is perfect, enjoyed by children in neighborhood and by this wandering…
Église Notre Dame du TravailWhile on my way to another destination, I found this church which was built between 1899 and 1901 for the working neighborhood all in steel and iron. It is interesting that this church was constructed in the same period as La Tour Eiffel and perhaps by some of the same laborers.The art nouveau desi…
French girl?Must be a French girl woman?I barely caught this one! Truthfully, I was going for the dog and then was surprised at the knee britches, the scarf, and... tell me that those tights do NOT match the scarf!…
Printemps Christmas Windows - Karl LagerfeldThe animated windows at Printemps are delightful.La Tour Eiffel and photographers? Parfait!I did have to gently nudge a child or two to get this shot.Printemps75009 Paris…
Les fleurs de ParisIt may be November, but there is never a shortage of flowers in ParisToday I am thankful for all the friends from around the world that I have come to know through the blogsRue du Faubourg Saint Honoré75008 Paris…
