Comme à la MaisonThis (very) petite salon de thé is found nestled in Village Saint Paul, in the Marais. The menu is limited, but delightful, with fresh crisp salads and rich quiches. First suggested by Richard Nahen of Eye Prefer Paris, it is a regular stop for daughter Holly and me. Marie and I enjoyed a refreshing…
Trocadero -- Carrousel XITwo of my favorite things in Paris... un carrousel et la Tour Eiffel, bien sûr!…
French Girl - VISeen in April waiting for the doors of Printemps to open... Is she?Printemps atRue de CaumartinMy dear friend, and wonderful artist, Shell Sheree has created a lovely interpretation of one of my Paris photos seen here. Virginia named the kitty "Meeps" for her sweet baby. Merci, ma chère Shell!…
Café du Centre - les chaisesThis is in Paris, I promise, but it just looks a bit too pristine and new. What do you think?Café du Centre57, rue Montorgueil…
Il fait de l'ombreA bit of mystery for lundi... who is this shadow blocking the sun?Hôtel du Nord102, quai de Jemmapes…
Église Saint Roch - unveiledIf you have been visiting my blog regularly, you know that Église Saint Roch holds a place in my heart. It is the first thing you see when you wake up each morning from Janeen's apartment and hear the pealing of the church bells.When Marie and I were in Paris in April, we entered the church just bef…
Tuileries at TwilightAfter the sun retires from the bright summer day, the long shadows of sunset relinquish the park to the soft palette of blues and greens. The park takes on a new persona for the brief time before total darkness, the magical twilight of Paris.I can close my eyes and see it still…
Brasserie de l'Ile Saint Louis - les serveursAt the Brasserie de l'Ile Saint Louis, we see what looks to be a dance between these two busy waiters.And... I found a little zoom-zoom too!Bon weekendBrasserie de l'Ile Saint Louis55, quai Bourbon…
Paris rouge - une pâtisserieNear Place d'Aligre on a Sunday morning, one finds the world perched in outdoor cafés. I was captivated by the rich façade of this pâtisserie and would have been tempted to lounge but alas there was no room!I will have to returnRue Théophile Rousselet Rue de Cotte12ième arr.…
Place de l'Opéra - Une PorteHow many times have I come to the street from the Métro to the stunning presence of Opéra Garnier and not glanced to the right to see this amazing door.This day I got a bonus with a zoom-zoom, too!8, rue de l'OpéraMa chère amie, Malyss, of Chronicles from the Shore in Southern France has posted a gu…
La Fête de la MusiqueLast year we were all there for the summer solstice, listening to a jazz quartet, enjoying the cool breeze of the evening on the café terrace for my last night in Paris.Wish I was there today. Enjoy, my French friends, as I am there in spirit.…
Gérard Mulot - PâtisserieA little something to brighten up your lundiGérard Mulot with little pastries all in a rowMiam-miam!Gérard Mulot76, rue de Seine…
Église de la Sainte-TrinitéLight from upper gallery windows illuminates the arcadeAll is quiet this morning in La Trinité bon dimancheÉglise de la Sainte-Trinité3, rue de la Trinité …
La vie quotidienneProbably a regular perch for people watching on a Saturday afternoon in MontmartreAve Junot et Rue GirardonMontmartre(Can you tell the season? Look at the wisteria for a hint... not at the heavy coats)…
Le Moulin de la GaletteIn April, Marie and I enjoyed a delightful and leisurely déjeuner with Peter at Le Moulin de la Galette. We spent the day strolling the streets of Montmartre and found the back courtyard a beautiful respite from the tourists of Place du Tertre. I wish that I had one or two of these glasses. Hummm…
Bistro Pré aux ClercsAs we near the summer solstice I am reminded of this wonderful spot, Bistro Pré aux Clercs, where friends met last June before a night shoot at la Tour Eiffel. Marie and I returned on the evening of la Fête de la Musique to enjoy salads on the terrace and listen to the delightful sounds of a jazz q…
Cité de l'Architecture et du PatrimoineThe reproductions found here are stunning. The light in this museum is perfect for photos and because it is allowed I did not have to sneak any shots.Cité de l'Architecture et du PatrimoinePalais de Chaillot1, Place du Trocadéro…
Quelques Fleurs de ParisI do not know what caught my attention first, the orange calla lillies or the stunning paving tiles arranged in cascading semi-circles…
Église Saint Philippe du Roule - le vitrailBuilt between 1774 and 1784 by the architect Jean François Chalgrin, this beautiful church is filled with visual treasures. The stained-glass dome with its regal reds and blues is high above the apse.Bon dimancheÉglise Saint Philippe du Roule154, rue du Faubourg St Honoré…
Jardin des Tuileries -- au printemps, en hiverAs the temperatures in Paris are rising, it seems a good time to recall a familiar setting in a colder month. This photo was taken in April at Jardin des Tuileries while walking and shooting with Marie and Peter. I loved the contrast with this winter scene of the same pond when Holly and I were ther…
Rue de Montorgueil -- DéjeunerThe problem on this Paris street is too many choices...They had me at "moules-frites" - miam-miam!Le Marie Stuart49, rue de Montorgueil…
Passage du CaireAs Marie and I wandered the streets of the 2ième arrondissement we saw a small green space, un petit jardin, on a triangle of ground called Place du Caire. As we glanced up we saw this façade, an entrance to Passage du Caire, adorned with three heads of the goddess Hathor. The Egyptian theme is furt…
Marché Maubert VIIFound in Place Maubert, this thrice weekly market has its regular vendors of food, rugs, flowers, spices, and accessories. However, I had not seen this artist previously. He had a book with drawings and pictures of his work and some interested purchasers. I would like the tall piece but in general w…
La Grandmère et son petit-filsOn our way to Musée Marmottan, we walked from the Métro through Jardins du Ranelagh and watched this chic grandmother strolling her little grandson through the park.Jardins du RanelaghMétro La Muette…
Eglise Saint Louis d'AntinLooking up into the dome of Eglise Saint Louis d'Antin, only a block from Printemps and Galeries Lafayette. The outside is plain and nondescript, but what beautiful sights are contained within.Bon dimancheSaint-Louis d'Antin63 rue de Caumartin…
La Tour Eiffel-In the window of Galeries Lafayette, the display of kitchen utensils had this special grater. I wish that I had bought a few of them for gifts and one for my home. It would certainly give one something to think about while grating carrots for dinner.Galeries LafayetteBoulevard Haussman…
En TerrasseShall we dine in or enjoy sitting on the terrace? When I was there in April, these seafoam green café chairs would have beckoned but if it is a warm day in June, perhaps we'll be seated inside.Boulevard BeaumarchaisMaraisMy husband and I are off to see Holly et al this weekend and there will be much…
Carrousel -- Les VedettesInteresting choice of vehicle for these two movie stars!Rue de Rivoli andRue Saint-Antoineat M. St. Paul…
