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Parisians have not seen the dark storm clouds of rain in several weeks and there is a drought concern across France. Not wishing to rain on...

10:01 PM

Jardin des Tuileries - Pétanque encore

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Oxjq4b5Z2zpO9wM2oaVIOftcEnblAToTeAV7p_l-XkRG8ubeKVAHmcg8V96wHFlxQ_KkH97z01L3u61FtcwETe54lHi7TXi8tV3aq1fPKpAhfkO723ArMAUYQafhwIZDNIOZUHoA_fk/s1600/2011+april+1+DSC_0134.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612220125849160482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Oxjq4b5Z2zpO9wM2oaVIOftcEnblAToTeAV7p_l-XkRG8ubeKVAHmcg8V96wHFlxQ_KkH97z01L3u61FtcwETe54lHi7TXi8tV3aq1fPKpAhfkO723ArMAUYQafhwIZDNIOZUHoA_fk/s640/2011+april+1+DSC_0134.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In the evening of our first April day in Paris, Marie and I walked the short distance from the apartment to Jardin des Tuileries for some late sun, pre-sunset photos with Peter of <a href="http://peter-pho2.blogspot.com/">Peter's Paris</a>. You may recall the post a few weeks ago of the <a href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2011/05/jardin-des-tuileries-petanque.html"><strong>Pétanque balls on the ground</strong> </a>with deep shadows. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Well, Monsieur is one of the two players that evening. I took this shot through the fence, waved, and asked permission to continue. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">He took his Pétanque shot and then faced me fully and blew a kiss... an interesting game, Pétanque.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Jardin des Tuileries</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">along Rue de Rivoli</span><br /><br />

Jardin des Tuileries - Pétanque encore

In the evening of our first April day in Paris, Marie and I walked the short distance from the apartment to Jardin des Tuileries for some la...

10:01 PM

La Tour Eiffel - en printemps

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu750dg5AU1xHE_nnxysq3NKhtia11-FQz8B96n8sRLFGUoofqDusjguJQl9563ckPLEyzJxZ13kXF7HWsAC6DjDRocI6hX5iC0JOtSscMlmiHVx0xT_WfI1mEulK-PXrc55vgcIfb7Jw/s1600/2011+april+2+DSC_0538.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612215734515385826" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu750dg5AU1xHE_nnxysq3NKhtia11-FQz8B96n8sRLFGUoofqDusjguJQl9563ckPLEyzJxZ13kXF7HWsAC6DjDRocI6hX5iC0JOtSscMlmiHVx0xT_WfI1mEulK-PXrc55vgcIfb7Jw/s640/2011+april+2+DSC_0538.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Mid-April</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Spring in full bloom</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">She looks lovely as always<br /></span></div>

La Tour Eiffel - en printemps

Mid-April Spring in full bloom She looks lovely as always

10:01 PM

Église Saint Roch - Nativity II

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoioaN98ay9IHbHDUqK69eTogI3f40I4QtlzcbMhpiUsjKJ7Pvt-_byrpq26bre2UiTajk1hhAjMmp0eo1tsSCL6CVbGp71-p4mLNTf0HGd39CavJj71A8QwbwK3Xqo-MG57IVqrRBOPE/s1600/2011+april+6+DSC_0346.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611973703710187458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoioaN98ay9IHbHDUqK69eTogI3f40I4QtlzcbMhpiUsjKJ7Pvt-_byrpq26bre2UiTajk1hhAjMmp0eo1tsSCL6CVbGp71-p4mLNTf0HGd39CavJj71A8QwbwK3Xqo-MG57IVqrRBOPE/s640/2011+april+6+DSC_0346.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In December, Holly and I stayed at Janeen's apartment as you may remember and Église Saint Roch was directly across the narrow street from our large windows. In April when I returned to Janeen's apartment, Marie and I attended an evening Palm Sunday service. You may recall the view of the altar from my </span><a style="FONT-FAMILY: arial; FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://parisandbeyond-genie.blogspot.com/2010/12/eglise-saint-roch-nativity.html">previous post</a><span style="font-family:arial;"> shown below. Just before the evening service we had the opportunity to photograph the Nativity from a different angle.</span> This marble sculpture of Michel Anguier dates from 1665.*<br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Only by getting this close can one appreciate the fine details and that small delicate hand reaching upward.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Bon dimanche</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEO7N5N0H_rrI9023MqFfrfcLzzGqKMSNpHUJMd_olLcb2IP_RFuKJmLxh3WReosMEP25SW9mhQPAY5YfZXV_GptKraIEYBQJ6vhjNzloJ5Y-4Tdhl0uWr63aCT2D9dwIvfI4tQSaIxWI/s1600/2010+dec+holly+IMG_3436blog.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611978545503390466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEO7N5N0H_rrI9023MqFfrfcLzzGqKMSNpHUJMd_olLcb2IP_RFuKJmLxh3WReosMEP25SW9mhQPAY5YfZXV_GptKraIEYBQJ6vhjNzloJ5Y-4Tdhl0uWr63aCT2D9dwIvfI4tQSaIxWI/s200/2010+dec+holly+IMG_3436blog.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 195px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">*(Merci, Starman for the artist's name)</span></p>

Église Saint Roch - Nativity II

In December, Holly and I stayed at Janeen's apartment as you may remember and Église Saint Roch was directly across the narrow street fr...

10:01 PM

Spring Break

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78gJr4Lj11lyiW_KHZ_AMzbgXz8JmmKrIoIL1ELK0A-q7VJFnNy_YAjCJdi5ifBEFIGmqFVL7HbqPV_r7cxC-npktgL_zjzW2-zVl4ZP0mXGjgYsIXFGt24D8gupeQgEY2jPdjwRvLfU/s1600/2011+april+2+DSC_0499.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611613832831701010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78gJr4Lj11lyiW_KHZ_AMzbgXz8JmmKrIoIL1ELK0A-q7VJFnNy_YAjCJdi5ifBEFIGmqFVL7HbqPV_r7cxC-npktgL_zjzW2-zVl4ZP0mXGjgYsIXFGt24D8gupeQgEY2jPdjwRvLfU/s640/2011+april+2+DSC_0499.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Spring break in les Jardins du Trocadero </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">How many children do you know that enjoy a school vacation spent playing ordinary kid-games in the shadow of La Tour Eiffel? </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Le sigh... what a childhood</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>

Spring Break

Spring break in les Jardins du Trocadero How many children do you know that enjoy a school vacation spent playing ordinary kid-games in the ...

10:01 PM

Petit Piano Rouge

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4uachCxJeqy6Qd_4PVjFM0LZxI3oUALQAFjNyMaZt-QdPWW5Pffw5jfGnlK8Oq-0o8dIBgvoslJBu7-59TA9jOMucY0aGuzxNJsgVui6pROb_0hXaJd3YWYmo7kBIGKgHHsPIHZYoUU/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0241.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611165619964885426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu4uachCxJeqy6Qd_4PVjFM0LZxI3oUALQAFjNyMaZt-QdPWW5Pffw5jfGnlK8Oq-0o8dIBgvoslJBu7-59TA9jOMucY0aGuzxNJsgVui6pROb_0hXaJd3YWYmo7kBIGKgHHsPIHZYoUU/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0241.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">A little red piano for smallest of musicians, seen in the window of a shop on Boulevard Beaumarchais. Not just any music shop but a megastore specializing in instruments of all types, importing the first Gibson guitars to France. Established in 1850, Beuscher has a client list of French musicians and others from around the world (Prince, Michael Polnareff, Sophie Marceau, Charles Aznavour, Nino Ferrer).<br /><br />True to the style of Paris windows, the colorful instruments adorn almost an entire block with bright colored guitars, shiny trumpets, ebony pianos, a plethera of sheet music... </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Yes, even a little red piano<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"><a href="http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Beuscher"><strong>Paul Beuscher</strong> </a>Bastille (since 1850)<br />15-27, boulevard Beaumarchais<br /></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;">For more Weekend Reflections look at James' <a href="http://newtowndailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/05/robertson-hall-weekend-reflections-88.html"><strong>Newtown Daily Photo</strong></a></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div>

Petit Piano Rouge

A little red piano for smallest of musicians, seen in the window of a shop on Boulevard Beaumarchais. Not just any music shop but a megastor...

10:01 PM

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3k8Ggwi_Vtwid_r7LYJwofgJz10D39SelauVA0nyfUOS8BEwJlUtEmlDAe7jxSe9MKKsge8sgbmHyxD69wDCp4vwcKX8PZeDVkUGdsytHVEGAbK2x2j503P6eRE8E3Qj3jBsl9lgUgU/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0324.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610864545604444066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgL3k8Ggwi_Vtwid_r7LYJwofgJz10D39SelauVA0nyfUOS8BEwJlUtEmlDAe7jxSe9MKKsge8sgbmHyxD69wDCp4vwcKX8PZeDVkUGdsytHVEGAbK2x2j503P6eRE8E3Qj3jBsl9lgUgU/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0324.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">This is an interesting arrangement seen in a window </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">on Rue Saint Paul in the Marais</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div>

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

This is an interesting arrangement seen in a window on Rue Saint Paul in the Marais

10:01 PM

Pâtisserie Dalloyau -- Bubble Pêche

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakN3l54CDe29_r8h9fcLChumQfc3VAxQMeFUJsn6zatdbZCMdo5_Yy6GGabESKmdFBdu0xCX461MZKJ_0_QqiIWD7QeXyyXo606nCkHVWt8Bwobh2Q-4FeViub4Lw8EjowmVqiH-5H_g/s1600/2011+april+3+DSC_0257.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610477504140107938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgakN3l54CDe29_r8h9fcLChumQfc3VAxQMeFUJsn6zatdbZCMdo5_Yy6GGabESKmdFBdu0xCX461MZKJ_0_QqiIWD7QeXyyXo606nCkHVWt8Bwobh2Q-4FeViub4Lw8EjowmVqiH-5H_g/s640/2011+april+3+DSC_0257.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">When I first started this blog I mentioned the "pastry hunt" that my daughter Holly and I devised in which we would try at least 5 new pâtisseries on each trip. In April, chère amie Marie and I met that challenge, all in the name of scientific research, bien sûr!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">At </span><a href="http://www.dalloyau.fr/"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Dalloyau</span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> in the Marais, we sat down for un café, several macarons, and a l'Opera for which they are famous... Should I say that it was our 4th (yes, 4th) pâtisserie of the day and it was only 10:30am? Much more to come but I thought you would enjoy this sumptuous little item in the window. Miam-miam!</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Dalloyau</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">5, boulevard Beaumarchais<br /></span>

Pâtisserie Dalloyau -- Bubble Pêche

When I first started this blog I mentioned the "pastry hunt" that my daughter Holly and I devised in which we would try at least 5...

10:01 PM

Père Lachaise X

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMXIbYotn5lVA4n1pQmIWsm7y6TKXHvk3t8_MHLeZev7ZW7lK4QolHF3UvrI8-pek_UY0S1TbCpA97EW6m6OiohWH_FgFmfJP1wD6fTbY-Qe3BkLP1XJ65V3DJC52TZMVXmu-6fohwl0/s1600/2008+july+paris+DSC_0100.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610120806033475682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFMXIbYotn5lVA4n1pQmIWsm7y6TKXHvk3t8_MHLeZev7ZW7lK4QolHF3UvrI8-pek_UY0S1TbCpA97EW6m6OiohWH_FgFmfJP1wD6fTbY-Qe3BkLP1XJ65V3DJC52TZMVXmu-6fohwl0/s640/2008+july+paris+DSC_0100.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Granite, limestone, marble, painstakingly chisled...</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Shades of green, either paint or patina....</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Canopy of trees fully leafed for the season...</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">All in quiet homage to those who have gone...</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div>

Père Lachaise X

Granite, limestone, marble, painstakingly chisled... Shades of green, either paint or patina.... Canopy of trees fully leafed for the season...

10:01 PM

Must be a French girl - IV

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwf6FVzCccjqFb-NEbxv0bRRW0PIsqSXyXuQyWCUzsOmjCar2Lp00IEhfH2Zvhweh0UARwk2znmU1G4NvXpKkKLy2vUdkv_K1O8xC2cHtnX70zuweIVzBqzbHMgwpQgouWFUhv8hyphenhyphentxg8/s1600/2011+paril+1+DSC_0074.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609741717445239490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwf6FVzCccjqFb-NEbxv0bRRW0PIsqSXyXuQyWCUzsOmjCar2Lp00IEhfH2Zvhweh0UARwk2znmU1G4NvXpKkKLy2vUdkv_K1O8xC2cHtnX70zuweIVzBqzbHMgwpQgouWFUhv8hyphenhyphentxg8/s640/2011+paril+1+DSC_0074.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">In April as Marie and I enjoyed déjeuner on our first day in Paris, I watched these shoes stroll into the restaurant accompanied by a real French girl who was draped on the arm of what I supposed was a real French man. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Do not ask how I got this photo but I can tell you that I almost fell off of my high stool perch into someone's dessert. We had already made friends with our waiter who was quite amused. We did not charge him for the entertainment...</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Café Marie Stuart</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">58, rue Montorgueil</span>

Must be a French girl - IV

In April as Marie and I enjoyed déjeuner on our first day in Paris, I watched these shoes stroll into the restaurant accompanied by a real F...

10:01 PM

Église Saint Étienne du Mont II

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6W5uwRpGw76H1hgtk1NNJA-D-077JIZ0oxp-gN1d6rDcjCqHzvFpNxK9wskhSth875jUWqESHgrdcKvPaNrK3J0GEpY2JDCc3wG1NvvYw8q6DtVeZqFPJ2A7Cn5Hbwa0OPX8IM7um9Q/s1600/2011+april+5+DSC_0046.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609386575577098722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6W5uwRpGw76H1hgtk1NNJA-D-077JIZ0oxp-gN1d6rDcjCqHzvFpNxK9wskhSth875jUWqESHgrdcKvPaNrK3J0GEpY2JDCc3wG1NvvYw8q6DtVeZqFPJ2A7Cn5Hbwa0OPX8IM7um9Q/s640/2011+april+5+DSC_0046.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">A new day....</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Bon dimanche</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Église Saint Étienne du Mont<br /><br />1 place Ste-Geneviève </p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br />

Église Saint Étienne du Mont II

A new day.... Bon dimanche Église Saint Étienne du Mont 1 place Ste-Geneviève

10:01 PM

Pâtisserie Collet -- avec les cochons rose

Pâtisserie Collet -- avec les cochons rose

This little piggy went to market... Creative pasteries in Paris to catch the eye. We did not select one as we were saving our calories for m...

10:01 PM

Où suis-je ?

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2pNI6XFKc66OyvUVbYMhsI1chd6-swj_UwJD6IODri5j2BK4IiKGJxFxfgbDRSwLPSdS4S74t69PoMXsxCri_WQiE6mFXxBNm3q-nqINXsIvLDxMatSh8ZmbXDVBSms1TrzZi4Vm6nc/s1600/2011+april+2+DSC_0331.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608407201925983458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO2pNI6XFKc66OyvUVbYMhsI1chd6-swj_UwJD6IODri5j2BK4IiKGJxFxfgbDRSwLPSdS4S74t69PoMXsxCri_WQiE6mFXxBNm3q-nqINXsIvLDxMatSh8ZmbXDVBSms1TrzZi4Vm6nc/s640/2011+april+2+DSC_0331.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;">Où suis-je ? (Where am I?) </span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;"><br />Why, Paris of course!<br /><br /></span><br /><br />Galleries Lafayette<br />Spring window reflection</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">To see more reflections go to James' <a href="http://newtowndailyphoto.blogspot.com/2011/05/towards-sunset-weekend-reflections-87.html"><strong>Newtown Daily Photo</strong></a></div><br /><div align="center"></div>

Où suis-je ?

Où suis-je ? (Where am I?) Why, Paris of course! Galleries Lafayette Spring window reflection To see more reflections go to James' Newto...

10:01 PM

Jardin des Tuileries - Pétanque

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUcSxc-aMG6Cjnwu36_xqmns5mzLZkIqP1DgtTQI_yi_i6kxaIiQfC_Q5t9fF3xVVhLFFE-2v9fyGRw80neCWJ-KvNvlMWLWIeoArZJdEX9zlUqJNJ0nm4_OEjIHNqIRqyEd5UTZTjpY/s1600/2011+april+1+DSC_0135+-+b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608262433617092914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUcSxc-aMG6Cjnwu36_xqmns5mzLZkIqP1DgtTQI_yi_i6kxaIiQfC_Q5t9fF3xVVhLFFE-2v9fyGRw80neCWJ-KvNvlMWLWIeoArZJdEX9zlUqJNJ0nm4_OEjIHNqIRqyEd5UTZTjpY/s640/2011+april+1+DSC_0135+-+b.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%A9tanque"><strong>Pétanque</strong></a>, or boules (balls), a game that was once forbidden to commoners...</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Do you play?</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Jardin des Tuileries</span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">along Rue de Rivoli </span></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>

Jardin des Tuileries - Pétanque

Pétanque , or boules (balls), a game that was once forbidden to commoners... Do you play? Jardin des Tuileries along Rue de Rivoli

10:01 PM

Carrousel IX -- Place du Trocadéro

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8BEhNk-J9yLO2WqRDbNfX-W9qlYBBfzonQrVeRcprcOhNW3MhP-nOrfSKUrbNxbz1SPrGpZHsZo-Aqv8-0RXBaIKdToiHKCYmJz35V3kp_NIx6lEr4kHaXmvAS7K_VkH6af-RlvMIjk/s1600/2011+april+2+DSC_0514.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607890909931781010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs8BEhNk-J9yLO2WqRDbNfX-W9qlYBBfzonQrVeRcprcOhNW3MhP-nOrfSKUrbNxbz1SPrGpZHsZo-Aqv8-0RXBaIKdToiHKCYmJz35V3kp_NIx6lEr4kHaXmvAS7K_VkH6af-RlvMIjk/s640/2011+april+2+DSC_0514.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br />If you have been reading my blog you know that I love finding and photographing the carrousels. There are still many left to discover, but this double-decker is captivating with some unusual and artistic features. I know that <a href="http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com/"><strong>Virginia's</strong></a> little Davis was fond of this plane so aptly named "Le Petit Prince"<br /><br /><br />Please note that this one is added to the "counterclockwise list"<br /><br />Carrousel<br />Place du Trocadéro

Carrousel IX -- Place du Trocadéro

If you have been reading my blog you know that I love finding and photographing the carrousels. There are still many left to discover, but t...

10:01 PM

Quelque chose pour moi?

Quelque chose pour moi?

So, how does life look from that vantage point? Not too bad, I would say!

10:01 PM

Zoom-Zoom VI

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdp6QeLELFjmZPgETsPlVxcMHfU0t0ohKKsmLjfpxk8JArHwK4gUcW6uBp2oexv6leHNezwoxnwXCnCdnxwEFFVCEBjDnsYGTCfMhtiqZSgWLhkcwwBGgo6zngEcxiiMK4ZZrdJ6kheJg/s1600/2011+april+6+DSC_0105.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607125252009386978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdp6QeLELFjmZPgETsPlVxcMHfU0t0ohKKsmLjfpxk8JArHwK4gUcW6uBp2oexv6leHNezwoxnwXCnCdnxwEFFVCEBjDnsYGTCfMhtiqZSgWLhkcwwBGgo6zngEcxiiMK4ZZrdJ6kheJg/s640/2011+april+6+DSC_0105.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This petit garçon was at full throttle alternately pushing with his feet and coasting in perfect rhythm. I was glad to see he was wearing a helmet, color-coordinated with his balance bike, bien sûr! </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Can you tell that he is a French boy? Why, certainly you can... he is wearing a chic scarf<br /></span><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">... zoom-zoom!</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div><em>My dear friend, <a href="http://www.shellsherree.com/"><strong>Shell Sherree</strong></a>, whose artistic talent is well-known, has <a href="http://www.shellsherree.com/2011/05/francophile-friday-amour-at-bois.html"><strong>posted a watercolor</strong></a> inspired by one of my photographs. She improved on the original as only she can do with un petit chat hiding among the flowers. I am truly honored, ma chère amie!</em></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>

Zoom-Zoom VI

This petit garçon was at full throttle alternately pushing with his feet and coasting in perfect rhythm. I was glad to see he was wearing a ...

10:01 PM

Église de la Sainte-Trinité

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDitH1l2AorjbFbZvpzRYt4LebN7_cXybKJekbk-tcC7jj1xF6zTeXVhFetdUSB8GZ8Lpi33hlA9P0fWxiIviyheYwL2hK8JCYf3H__xjsrdhxPsgazlk1UG1vZl5c-g38rf-rpUCsZg/s1600/2011+april+2+DSC_0383.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5606791064765891090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpDitH1l2AorjbFbZvpzRYt4LebN7_cXybKJekbk-tcC7jj1xF6zTeXVhFetdUSB8GZ8Lpi33hlA9P0fWxiIviyheYwL2hK8JCYf3H__xjsrdhxPsgazlk1UG1vZl5c-g38rf-rpUCsZg/s640/2011+april+2+DSC_0383.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;">Shining through the upper gallery windows, the morning light paints the adjacent columns with a rainbow of colors.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Bon dimanche</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><span style="font-family:arial;">Église de la Sainte-Trinité</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">3, rue de la Trinité</span>

Église de la Sainte-Trinité

Shining through the upper gallery windows, the morning light paints the adjacent columns with a rainbow of colors. Bon dimanche Église de l...

10:01 PM

Petit Palais

Petit Palais

The day Marie and I went to Petit Palais, there was a special exhibit, pieces of which were in every room. As a result, there were "no ...

10:01 PM

Hey! Where is everyone?

Hey! Where is everyone?

I think that Blogger got them all!

8:15 PM

Musée Rodin - at last!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJrIrwCbWj8ilE3iIgB7_x9IO6xmbVjyLhcnRXW1JhmSj-IxwPXoabj39ycD5io_fRPn5gp-O8slQlkfQI-BnsFCm_xxDzbgTu3zJgRxWziSQyHqLh4lt6ELHjQnQDW7mUOeq8bm2QY4/s1600/2011+april+2+DSC_0588.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605662515360493506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtJrIrwCbWj8ilE3iIgB7_x9IO6xmbVjyLhcnRXW1JhmSj-IxwPXoabj39ycD5io_fRPn5gp-O8slQlkfQI-BnsFCm_xxDzbgTu3zJgRxWziSQyHqLh4lt6ELHjQnQDW7mUOeq8bm2QY4/s640/2011+april+2+DSC_0588.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a><br />I have been to the door of Musée Rodin too many times to count. And why did Holly and I not ever pass through that portal? We were too late, or there was a grève and it was closed, or it was pouring rain and the garden was closed, or the line was too long, or.... It was something that we laughed over as we continued to put this museum on our list, wondering would we ever get in.<br /><br />Last month Marie and I went and spent a long time admiring the art, the sculptures, the house, the gardens, and the feel of this museum... It was worth the wait. I will go back with Holly on our next trip as the spell has been broken.<br /><br />Musée Rodin<br />79, rue de Varenne

Musée Rodin - at last!

I have been to the door of Musée Rodin too many times to count. And why did Holly and I not ever pass through that portal? We were too late,...

10:01 PM

Jardin des Tuileries -- Vert

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzoFRiFLGib1sAPQ2YM00ThxazqAnRagTpMzeaqsRN8pIy1cOPkQiyu0AxTsQYbIQnyIOuLfxIlxp1nliH96tNfHnELYaVudNLRNrYy6x_ITlINT45mApPm-pqEVZKRRAeyjHc4pJfUVA/s1600/2011+april+1+DSC_0144.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605292180697733010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzoFRiFLGib1sAPQ2YM00ThxazqAnRagTpMzeaqsRN8pIy1cOPkQiyu0AxTsQYbIQnyIOuLfxIlxp1nliH96tNfHnELYaVudNLRNrYy6x_ITlINT45mApPm-pqEVZKRRAeyjHc4pJfUVA/s640/2011+april+1+DSC_0144.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Green folliage, green chairs, green bottles... </span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Love the ambiance of this park scene in Jardin des Tuileries: two friends and color coordination all around</span></div>

Jardin des Tuileries -- Vert

Green folliage, green chairs, green bottles... Love the ambiance of this park scene in Jardin des Tuileries: two friends and color coordinat...

10:01 PM

Porte Saint-Denis

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjre4YRK_WTiSoY3bKh33lwEqtHjUjw3pttQSgxPLlJvXPia77M6Urtrd2nrjQvfG01VLnQmaH6vInooDwPWTyucJlDujjjWE0X4Jr7dzDJbwsWW14dqN1CBL9SPA56ilmelibpMSvKo2A/s1600/2011+april+1+DSC_0118.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604942486602679970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjre4YRK_WTiSoY3bKh33lwEqtHjUjw3pttQSgxPLlJvXPia77M6Urtrd2nrjQvfG01VLnQmaH6vInooDwPWTyucJlDujjjWE0X4Jr7dzDJbwsWW14dqN1CBL9SPA56ilmelibpMSvKo2A/s640/2011+april+1+DSC_0118.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br />Porte Saint-Denis was built in 1672 replacing a medieval gate in the city walls of Paris. This triumphal arch was designed by architect François Blondel at the direction of Louis XIV. <br /><div></div><br /><div>This is but a small section of the massive monument and arch. I related to this guy who was not having a good day.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Porte Saint-Denis<br />Métro Strasborg-Saint Denis</div><br /><div></div>

Porte Saint-Denis

Porte Saint-Denis was built in 1672 replacing a medieval gate in the city walls of Paris. This triumphal arch was designed by architect Fran...

10:01 PM

La Cour

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs3y0nKShXaqEJP09F8Kf6v7YNnEovfc6YlYAUNWl6YD7oafarwbfEQeBoEjOFOP-jCPh2HWCotr_E4_4tCLWQZhLvFUuMyJ8ilHoVYbBmBG2TPXwlnLU6ECqUtvMsLduvagXLvJhRqA/s1600/2011+april+1+DSC_0058.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604546230407330562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOs3y0nKShXaqEJP09F8Kf6v7YNnEovfc6YlYAUNWl6YD7oafarwbfEQeBoEjOFOP-jCPh2HWCotr_E4_4tCLWQZhLvFUuMyJ8ilHoVYbBmBG2TPXwlnLU6ECqUtvMsLduvagXLvJhRqA/s640/2011+april+1+DSC_0058.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">La cour?</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;">Oui, la petite cour...</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This was a public area inside a small passageway, a little courtyard with a single boutique. There were residences above with open windows, windowboxes and CDs used to frighten away the pigeons (hah!)</span>

La Cour

La cour? Oui, la petite cour... This was a public area inside a small passageway, a little courtyard with a single boutique. There were resi...

10:01 PM

Église Saint Philippe du Roule

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwMzlOYw0GvvMJeCXSJGnLYs_HBaTx_QCcCGcKBjLTsxO6cHBhW072OK5tpw19F0j6BwCBBF5-OvwS88GQ3xQ4ghKLoNkJDE3EXCmq2Ow1GaJPCtF_a-06B3XAFnhLXBELPfbMM1R2HI/s1600/2011+april+7+DSC_0065.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604177463446462482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKwMzlOYw0GvvMJeCXSJGnLYs_HBaTx_QCcCGcKBjLTsxO6cHBhW072OK5tpw19F0j6BwCBBF5-OvwS88GQ3xQ4ghKLoNkJDE3EXCmq2Ow1GaJPCtF_a-06B3XAFnhLXBELPfbMM1R2HI/s640/2011+april+7+DSC_0065.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I think that I will never see all the churches in Paris and yet I know that I will never cease to be surprised at the splendor and glory in each. There has been much said about the empty churches, devoid of people. Marie and I found it quite different with people praying at all times of day and days of the week. This church is just across the street from Julian (pâtisserie) and there are more photos to come.<br /><br />In looking for information on this church in a well-to-do neighborhood, there is concern about maintenance for this and other historical churches in Paris.<br /><br />Bon dimanche<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Happy Mother's Day, Mom! </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><br />Église Saint Philippe du Roule<br />154, rue du Faubourg St Honoré<br /><br /></span>

Église Saint Philippe du Roule

I think that I will never see all the churches in Paris and yet I know that I will never cease to be surprised at the splendor and glory in ...

10:01 PM

Les Macarons

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyy3BSTbrG2QLqEnspa6FOcixjiIB_Q6wMZwGVzq-gEFkVNbo3eFO1azD_D5DgR1XNtqR_lwhiF1dKYQNuFeP5culaB3ln8PgRf-ZdRwyfnOP8Obn8VU0AbMO-NIO3VyQTgLY3TSQ_njU/s1600/DSC_0353+%25282%2529.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603771812780805106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyy3BSTbrG2QLqEnspa6FOcixjiIB_Q6wMZwGVzq-gEFkVNbo3eFO1azD_D5DgR1XNtqR_lwhiF1dKYQNuFeP5culaB3ln8PgRf-ZdRwyfnOP8Obn8VU0AbMO-NIO3VyQTgLY3TSQ_njU/s640/DSC_0353+%25282%2529.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This unique design of macarons was seen in the side window of Printemps on Rue de Caumartin. The competition must be fierce in Paris for the macaron market share but these would not measure up to my quality-control standards.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">What do you think, Holly?</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Printemps</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Rue de Caumartin</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br /></span>

Les Macarons

This unique design of macarons was seen in the side window of Printemps on Rue de Caumartin. The competition must be fierce in Paris for the...

10:01 PM

Night cafe scene

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaQM4QbNjEnLSDT26IyPT6w0WKuGGaYNsj_iyWPD9r8T69NvtVCk88G4TRoHEL7bjawlSGvPJbf_eygwmIW3JQYKh10T3Af-xdUCu94ev2vLIYI7w5xfe5TxfG9zY6rsAGoUfVucjsi0/s1600/DSC_0006+%25282%2529+-+crop+%25282%2529.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603414163762165266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzaQM4QbNjEnLSDT26IyPT6w0WKuGGaYNsj_iyWPD9r8T69NvtVCk88G4TRoHEL7bjawlSGvPJbf_eygwmIW3JQYKh10T3Af-xdUCu94ev2vLIYI7w5xfe5TxfG9zY6rsAGoUfVucjsi0/s640/DSC_0006+%25282%2529+-+crop+%25282%2529.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br />On our last night in Paris, Janeen, Marie and I headed for dinner at Grand Colbert. As we walked along Rue St Honore from our apartment at Rue St Roch, I was taken by the quintessential Paris scenes playing out before my eyes. Already a bit nostalgic and feeling the tug of home and the lure of all that I love in Paris, each vignette played out in slow motion. The camera clicks are merely reflections of my memories, permanently etched.

Night cafe scene

On our last night in Paris, Janeen, Marie and I headed for dinner at Grand Colbert. As we walked along Rue St Honore from our apartment at R...

10:01 PM

Last to Leave the Party....

Last to Leave the Party....

As the last rays of sunlight reflect off the water, this lone gull surveys all that is his after a busy day in Jardin des Tuileries. Tomorro...

10:01 PM

Paris Bleu

Paris Bleu

This post is for all of my readers who love the blue doors of Paris. There is an abundance of bleu in all shades and tints in the streets o...

10:01 PM

Jardin des Tuileries - Spears of gold

Jardin des Tuileries - Spears of gold

Seen just at sunset on the Rue de Rivoli side of Jardin des Tuileries, the "gold" tips on the fence give the appearance of spears ...

10:01 PM

Dansez-vous?

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywCm2GTlC9QbDk6DojdCwakiqOqfoIlCeAkF-WuIRymS3vSDZCF79shVoGfUvHrttn8DFg5JQf7x23MqNLB7Mn_a5Fw9fDs8n8cVy_nEsRQjP6IKYuwNs1eyU8EG4lDYpB_7aNegdIG4/s1600/2011+april+1+DSC_0201.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601935144293840626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgywCm2GTlC9QbDk6DojdCwakiqOqfoIlCeAkF-WuIRymS3vSDZCF79shVoGfUvHrttn8DFg5JQf7x23MqNLB7Mn_a5Fw9fDs8n8cVy_nEsRQjP6IKYuwNs1eyU8EG4lDYpB_7aNegdIG4/s640/2011+april+1+DSC_0201.jpg" style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div><span style="font-family:arial;">A few weeks ago just after dark, Marie, <a href="http://peter-pho2.blogspot.com/"><strong>Peter</strong></a> and I were walking back toward the apartment along Rue St. Honoré and saw this window display at Chantal Thomass. The creativity of the "window artists" never ceases to amaze me in Paris. Here we have a salute to ballet with an authentic ballet barre, tutu, and pointe shoes (Repetto, bien sûr)... all with the promises of luxurious lingerie. Nothing naughty, just elegant French lingerie.<br /><br />Would you buy these?*<br /><br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.chantalthomass.fr/#/accueil"><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">Chantal Thomass<br /></span></strong></a><span style="font-family:arial;">211, rue St. Honoré</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">*Would you get the parasol too? hehehe</span>

Dansez-vous?

A few weeks ago just after dark, Marie, Peter and I were walking back toward the apartment along Rue St. Honoré and saw this window display...

10:01 PM

My Home Design

Dark Clouds

Jardin des Tuileries - Pétanque encore

La Tour Eiffel - en printemps

Église Saint Roch - Nativity II

Spring Break

Petit Piano Rouge

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Pâtisserie Dalloyau -- Bubble Pêche

Père Lachaise X

Must be a French girl - IV

Église Saint Étienne du Mont II

Pâtisserie Collet -- avec les cochons rose

Où suis-je ?

Jardin des Tuileries - Pétanque

Carrousel IX -- Place du Trocadéro

Quelque chose pour moi?

Zoom-Zoom VI

Église de la Sainte-Trinité

Petit Palais

Hey! Where is everyone?

Musée Rodin - at last!

Jardin des Tuileries -- Vert

Porte Saint-Denis

La Cour

Église Saint Philippe du Roule

Les Macarons

Night cafe scene

Last to Leave the Party....

Paris Bleu

Jardin des Tuileries - Spears of gold

Dansez-vous?

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