Petit Déjeuner?As you know by now, I love the cafés of Paris, the thought of dining on les terrasses. This one we passed each day, not far from the apartment. I wish I was there right now and we could fill these seats, enjoying a coffee among friends.Le Royal Opéra19, avenue de l'OpéraMétro Pyramides…
A quiet moment in the rain...In a gentle winter evening rain, this chef took a moment under the slight protection of a doorway for a break. Rue de Rivoli…
Radiant beams -- Église Saint-MerriÉglise Saint-Merri is dedicated to an 8th Century abbot, named Medericus but called Merry. This gothic church is located near Centre Pompidou with its treasures was built in the 1500s. It is home to the Academie vocale de Paris, which performs concerts in the church every saturday throughout the yea…
Père Lachaise VIII - ShadowsThe long shadows of winter are perfect for casting shadows on the tomb walls. The twisted bare tree branches reach up in contrast to the crystal blue sky over Père Lachaise. …
La tête dans les nuages - ReflectionNot sure whether we have "our head in the clouds" but we are all a bit "fragile"Bon weekend!Spotted in a vacant store window on Rue de Turbigo. The shop was being renovated and these "fragile" models had been covered and protected for the transformation. To see more reflections, go to James' Newtown…
Carrousel VII -- Hôtel de VilleThis double-decker carousel in front of the splendid Hôtel de Ville is one of the few carousels I have seen on which the adults unabashedly ride with abandon. This evening scene witnessed a steady stream of riders on the planes, convertibles, and horses. I do not recall ever having seen another "two…
Se Jetter des Boules de NeigeSo, our story continues... Do you recognize our cute "jeune garçon" from yesterday? He is the one smiling above with the huge snowball, uh hunk of ice... ...and now he takes one in the back by the kid with the striped hat! Pow! After a rousing battle with snowballs accompanied by the laughter of ki…
Paris Portrait -- Jeune GarçonDuring the very cold days in early December, I got a shot of this handsome young fellow with hands and cheeks red from the frigid air. You might be interested to know that there is a story to this one and I will show you tomorrow. I am such a tease!Square TrousseauMétro Ledru Rollin(Is there a bet…
Couleurs de ParisIntricate designed tile in a pâtisserie on Rue d'Aligre Morning shopper, dressed to match... . …
Église Saint-Roch -- The long walkThe first sight each morning from our apartment windows was this grand church, Église Saint-Roch. I have featured Saint-Roch before with photos and interesting facts here, here, and here.bon dimancheÉglise Saint-RochRue St. Roch et Rue St-HonoréA talented and dear artist, Carol Schiff, has again hon…
Terrasse ChaufféeAvenue Daumesnil is the scene of roller skaters on Sunday afternoons with an obstacle course of botttles and an audience of the café patrons. Despite the awning sign "Terrassee Chauffée" (heated terrace) there were no people on this frigid day. Avenue Daumesnil12ième arrondissement…
Driving Miss Daisy -- Carrousel ReflectionsThe rainy, very cold December day found these two ladies out on a jaunt, taking a spin on the carrousel (which, for the record, is rotating counter-clockwise)...Un-named carrouselBoulevard de Courcelles andRue de MiromesnilPlace Prosper GoubauxSee more reflections at James' Newtown Area Photo.…
Les danseuses - Palais GarnierOn the marble steps in this beautiful opera house, we found these petite dancers lighting the way. How sweet are they? …
Sunday morning - au CaféThis dapper gentleman was enjoying his coffee, alone on a Sunday morning in the 12ième arrondissement...…
Printemps - Deux FemmesThe pillars on the grand magasin are beyond stunning. In Paris you find art in the galleries, you find art in the museums, but you also find art in the food, in the lifestyle and certainly in the architecture. Just breathe it in and absorb! Printemps64, boulevard Haussmann…
Un Valentin pour Vous!Just across from Ma Bourgogne at Place des Vosges, was a gallery of eclectic art. This colorful heart of hearts by David Kracov seems just the perfect valentine from me to you*. His wall sculpture of enamel on metal is entitled "Look within your Heart"No chocolate (tant pis), but a pretty nice vale…
Église Réformée de l'Oratoire du LouvreÉglise Réformée de l'Oratoire du Louvre is a majestic church filling the block between Rue de Rivoli and Rue Saint-Honoré. It is so large that it is difficult to get the whole church in a single shot. I was not able to go in this protestant church in December but will be back to see the inside.Bon …
Art à la JaneenIf you remember Holly and I stayed in Janeen's fabulous apartment in December, followed by Mary and Virginia in January. Needless to say we all fell in love with Janeen's quirky style, spectacular art, and her endearing personality.The flat had Janeen's art in every room and corner... The petite cui…
Ballerine en Rouge - reflectionThe December windows at Repetto on Rue de la Paix, almost in the shadow of Palais Garnier, were stunning with three ballet costumes. I took many photos and will share the other two costumes in later posts. It was not until I began to read and translate the silver wording that I discovered the follow…
Galerie Vivienne et le cielThe gallery is lined with elegant fanlight windows and the rotunda is graced with nymphs and godesses. Looking up from the mosaic-tiled floors this is the rotunda framing a Paris blue sky.La Galerie Vivienne6, rue Vivienne…
Blanc et Noir...... et Rouge!What can I say? This apple did not fall far from the tree*... With the Buren Columns there is a temptation to get a little silly and most everyone we saw there was standing on or hiding behind the black and white columns. In the late 1700s this Jardin du Palais Royal was opened to the public and clo…
Déjeuner à Paris!Can you just get a whiff of these still-warm baguettes sliced and filled with an assortment of deliciousness... Holly and I bought several in December and took them back to our apartment where we were meeting Peter (Peter's Paris) for a quick déjeuner and a spot of wine, bien sûr! Yes, they were del…
Marché d'Aligre -- Paris Market XIThere are many street markets in Paris but on my recent trip in December we discovered one of the livliest, Marché d'Aligre... With an abundance of produce designed to sell, there is much noise as the vendors hawk their goods, shouting in various languages about their quality all while slicing speci…
Illumination - Église Saint-EustacheWhen you first walk inside this magnificent church you are overwhelmed by her size, but as you take time to discover little details you will appreciate the elegance of her accessories.Bon dimancheÉglise Saint-Eustache2, impasse Saint-Eustache…
Paris Bistrot -- Après déjeuner?Bistrot Richelieu's cheerful terrasse is sheltered from the street buy a wood screen of the type often seen in Paris. Although there were no people enjoying the warmth of the café heaters, it appeared that there had been some serious wine consumption as noted by the empty bottles.Bistrot Richelieu45…
Le Grand Véfour -- ReflectionRestaurant Le Grand Véfour is a classic in Paris, found at the north end of Jardin du Palais Royal. According to Fodor's review, "Victor Hugo could stride in and still recognize this restaurant, which was in his day, as now, a contender for the title of most beautiful restaurant in Paris." Built in …
Jardin des Tuileries - en hiverI do not know what pleased me more... The solitude of Tuileries in winter or the little tracks on the snow-dusted frozen pond...All is quiet in le Jardin des Tuileries .…
An unblinking gaze...Walking the streets of Paris, my eyes are drawn upward as if she is watching with her slight Mona Lisa smile... Treasures abound...…
