Église Saint Étienne du MontThe morning light illuminates one of the two spectacular staircases in this Gothic church built between 1492 and 1626. Although I wanted to see and photograph the rood screen, Marie and I were spellbound by the number of angels in this beautiful church. My friend Alexa, who posted a photo of the org…
Zoom-Zoom VMy fascination with les motocyclettes in Paris has become more focused on the details. This scooter has many accessories: windshield, wipers, roof and semi-enclosed cab, a trunk for storage, headrest. The leather guards for feet and hands seem quite necessary for a gentleman professionally dressed s…
Creating Paris RougeSo, this is how you get "Paris Rouge"For Virginia who might love Paris Rouge even more than I do.Give me a paint brush, please, and another bucket of that rouge vif!For more weekend reflections, visit James' Newtown Daily Photo…
Toc! Toc!Toc! Toc! Qui est-là?The massive doors of Paris, closed to the outsider, the stranger. present a mystery. Without a key or a secret code for entry, the stories inside remain hidden.While walking the streets, camera at the ready, I got very close to the dark wooden door to photograph the ornate hardw…
Must be a French girlIn front of La Maison du Bon Vin on Rue des Halles our heads were turned by this mother/daughter scene. With the photos I captured on this recent visit to Paris, my "must be a French girl" series will be well-stocked. I hope you approve.La Maison du Bon VinRue des Halles et Rue des Déchargeurs…
L'Hôtel de Sens - JardinWith the intriguing Hôtel de Sens on the other side of this formal garden, this gentleman preferred to work his puzzle. The benches were full on this weekday afternoon: people enjoying picnics, relaxing with friends, or wrapped in plastic taking a nap (not kidding).Hôtel de Sens4ième arr.…
Les Chevaux et les enfantsBeautiful weather and Sunday afternoons might produce a charming sight such as this one seen in Parc du Champ de Mars.Allée AdrienneParc du Champ de Mars…
Aujourd'huiThe elegance of over 4,000 stained glass windows at Chartres Cathedral seems appropriate for today, Easter Sunday. This is the St. Stephen Chapel of Martyrs, a story told in the panes of the windows.Cathedral of Our Lady of ChartresChartres, France…
Symbols of ParisHere at the Métro Saint-Philippe du Roule (Line 9, color Acacia) entrance on Avenue Franklin D Roosevelt, we see not one, but two symbols of Paris. The métro sign itself consists of a "radio antenna" style yellow "M" in a circle on a pole. This Métro stop was opened in 1923 but I think that the sign…
Full Moon over ParisThere is not much that could take my breath away like this full moon rising in Paris on Monday. In all the times that I have been to Paris I have never been there for a full moon... just look at those clear skies and wispy clouds framing the moon.Marie, Janeen and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner togeth…
Quiet CourtyardA quiet courtyard in Paris is a great relief from the noisy streets. But in the evening the sounds carry to the open windows above. It is much more comforting to hear the chatter of friends than to hear only the single clicks of a solitary person walking on the stones.…
Stealth fashion photoI am fairly brazen about taking photos but one never knows what shots will cause a fuss. You definitely have to be careful about taking photos of shoes in Galeries Lafayette as they will repremand you promptly. So, when I was in a boutique section of Printemps, I just snapped this for the pink and…
Rue de LappeThis quiet street in the Bastille area is a mixture of shops and restaurants, all with apartments above. The flower-boxes give a gentle nature to this narrow Rue de Lappe.…
Un apéritif à ParisWhat a wonderful time we had... a casual party, in Paris!From left on front row: Julie of Sydney-Eye; Marie (M); Aude of Paris-ci Paris-la; Back row: Peter of Peter's Paris; Cynthia of Parisian Adventures; moi; Mary Ann of Classic.Casual.Home; she-who-must-not-be named, our concierge; Eric Tenin of…
Église Saint EustacheI have brought you to Église Saint Eustache before, but this shot shows the enormity of this majestic church.Bon dimanche…
Dimanche Matin - Rue ClerAs crowded as it is in this photo, it is likely noon or later. Rue Cler is a wonderful walking street for shopping, for un café, for brunch on a terrace, for people watching...…
Père Lachaise IX - ForlornQuite often I think of cemeteries in terms of black and white, but she was just too lovely with her alabaster-like skin offset by the dark green foliage to take out the color.…
Les OiseauxI did not see any birds but there were many people "perched" on the terrasse... When the weather is nice, the empty café chairs are few in number!Les OiseauxRue de Sèvres…
Architectural shapes, rouge, neonThis café is quite well-known and situated on the corner right in front of Place St-Michel. I snapped this photo on a previous visit for the obvious qualities: Architectural shapesNeon signRouge!Des fleursWhen you pop out of the Métro Saint-Michel this lovely café is there to greet you!Café Le Depa…
Piano manLast June (2010) we crossed from Ile Saint Louis to the back side of Notre Dame on Ile de la Cité and saw this "piano-man" singing for coins and pounding the piano keys on Pont Saint-Louis. I snapped this photo not knowing that he was a regular around Paris. I have just discovered his photo in Bill…
Leaving on a jet plane....Guess where I am going.... I am sure you know!PARIS!I will still have a daily post and will have some updates of friends and places in Paris. À bientôt! .…
L'EbenisteThis area of Paris is full of cabinet-makers and of those who repair fine antique pieces. I have a friend in Nogent sur Marne (Paris suburb) whose father was a well-known ebeniste and I took this photo for her. This ebeniste certainly selected an elegant rich color for his atelier, n'est-ce pas? Di…
Gant d'un artisanIn the window of the artists who hand-paint the bone china, we saw this glove (gant) and purple glasses. The artisan-owner must have been out to déjeuner. Wish that we had seen her at work. Viaduc des Arts Avenue Daumesnil …
Les GrenadesThese are not pastries but they are delicious and so good for you. If I eat enough of these healthy fruits I should be able to indulge in the pâtisseries next week, bien sûr! I always think that the pomegranate seeds look like little rubies. Je l'adore. Marché Maubert le mardi, le jeudi, le samedi …
Une banquette rougeLe Bistrologue Café at the corner of Boulevard Diderot and Rue Crozatier caught my eye with its red bench on the terrasse. I think that this would make a cozy corner for meeting friends... next week!All of the café spots will be full of people enjoying the warmer weather of spring. Where we found…
L'Église Sainte-Marie-Madeleine - L'AscensionYesterday I attended the funeral after the unexpected death of my sister-in-law (belle-soeur). I think she would have loved this vision in La Madeleine, the work of Charles Marochetti. Bon dimanche …
L'Escalier IIIThis staircase to our 5ieme etage appartement several years ago, was a bit neglected but just needed a good oiling. I love the dizzying effect of looking down (or up) into a staircase... especially in Paris. Bon weekend, mes amis!…
