Basilique Saint Denis - les colonnes et les arcsBasilique Saint Denisa delicate balance of columns and archesa visual puzzle of architecture, stained glass, and sculptures...astonishingbon dimancheBasilique Saint Denis93200 Saint-DenisLine 13, Métro Basilique de Saint Denis…
Parc de Monceau - les enfantsParc de Monceau offers something for everyone...a carrousel (Jules Verne), honey bees, benches, a circular path for walking or running, sculptures, lawns for lounging (yes!), a pond with ducks, many shade trees, and a large play area for chidren.I make a visit here almost every trip to ParisParc de …
La vie dans un caféA midmorning breakfast at the romantique and historic Brasserie du Louvre......a wonderful menu...Champagne with your eggs...beautifully appointed ...charming rod and curtains painted for privacyCan you spot the American tourist?tsk-tsk-tskBrasserie du LouvrePlace du Palais Royal75001, ParisMétro Pa…
Bistrot Victoires - avec mes amisIs there anything better than Champagne with friends in Paris?Of course not!Café, Bar, Brasserie, Bistrot Victoires6, rue la Vrillière75001, ParisMétro Bourse, Métro Pyramides…
Square Boucicaut - en l'étéSquare BoucicautEarly in the morning, this little pocket of a park was empty except for the gardener. Paris is often late to rise, and you can have her almost to yourself if you are an early bird.Square Boucicautentre Rue de Babylone et Rue de Sèvres75007, ParisMétro Sèvres-Babylone…
Le Nemours - être obligé d'attendreKept waiting at le Nemours....At least there is much to catch one's interest near Palais Royal, Comédie Française, Place Colette...How about a glass of bubbly?Café le Nemours2, galerie de NemoursPlace Colette at Palais Royal75001, ParisMétro Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre…
Le Carrousel de Nogent - Carrousel XXIIIJust outside of Paris in Nogent-sur-Marne is this enclosed carousel which I featured almost two years ago here. The enclosure allows this merry-go-round confection to be enjoyed in all seasons with seating both inside and out. I will have to return to get a closer photo of the spaceship and the old…
Église Saint-SulpiceSaint-Sulpice, at 113 metres long, 58 metres in width and 34 metres tall, is only slightly smaller than Notre-Dame making it the second largest church in Paris. Peter (Peter's Paris), my husband and I made a visit on the afternoon of Palm Sunday this year and found what seemed to be thousands of ch…
Perigot - design utilitaireIn the Galerie le Carrousel du Louvre we found this fashion forward store selling household utensils, all designed by Frederic Perigot on the concept that "simple" is better. Every product is based on an aesthetic ideal, both practical and affordable. The window design in itself was enough to make…
Le dîner et du vinThe hazy look of the reflection in this window adds just the right atmosphere for a quiet dinner with wine.Enjoy some quiet time this weekendLe Passage Saint Roch15, rue des Pyramides75001, ParisMétros Pyramides, Tuileries…
La Fête de la MusiqueFête de la Musique21 juinI have been thinking about this wonderful day of music in Paris and all of France this week, knowing that today is "the day." Two years ago I was in Paris with friends Marie, Virginia, and Mary and have special memories about the fun we all had that week, meeting new friend…
Dragon in the LouvreI almost missed this cranky dragon, but after shooting the elegant staircase, I turned and saw him just this close. I would say that he got up on the wrong side of the bed! I am going to add him to my Louvre scavenger hunt list. Do you want to play?Louvre75001, Paris…
Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisRed roses, some past the full bloom, add color to the stone face of Notre Dame(taken from Square René-Viviani)bon dimancheCathédrale Notre Dame de Paris6, Place du Parvis Notre-Dame75004, Paris…
Dodo Manège - Carrousel XXIIDodo Manège This is a unique little carrousel tucked away in Jardin des Plantes, well-known by the children of Paris. You can see an overview photo I posted here Dodo ManègeJardin des Plantes (southeast entrance)75005, ParisMétro Gare D'Austerlitz…
Jardin du Luxembourg - bateau à voilePlease disregard my earlier comments on "Paris colors" as apparently rose foncé, or bright pink as I would call it is quite popular in the city as seen here on this little boat in the center of the hexagon basin of Jardin du Luxembourg.May your sails be full as you head into the weekend with a nice …
Louvre - Hippomenes et AtalantaPhotographing these sculptures in Cour Marly at the Louvre on my last visit, I recalled having seen them in a different setting. First, the story:From Greek mythology, Atalanta was a huntress who agreed to marry any man that could outrun her in a race. Hippomenes fell in love with her and prayed t…
Bar de l'Echelle - café en rose foncéAlthough this café terrace is not in a traditional color scheme, I was tempted to have a seat with my bright orange coat and multi-colored scarf just to make a fashion statement. Often in Paris it is necessary to stand out from the other twenty cafés that line the street.I would say that De l'Echel…
Pont des Arts - l'amourPont des Arts, a moonlit night, padlocks on the bridge, and ...Paris in loveIt is just not the same anywhere elsePont des Arts75001, Paris …
Vernissage - Natasha Lythgoe "Opening"Image copyright © Natasha Lythgoe - All rights reservedNatasha Lythgoe "Opening"Natasha Lythgoe is a young British photographer who has worked as a professional for the past 15 years and will have her first solo exhibition in Paris at Centre Iris beginning June 13 through September 15, 2012. Over …
Notre Dame de Chartres - la tour nordNotre Dame de Chartres, commonly known as Chartres Cathedral, is an architectural treasure as well as a destination for pilgrims for over a thousand years. I have posted previously here, here and here.This photo was taken as friend Marie and I ascended the narrow, worn steps in the Jehan de Beauce …
Hôtel du Nord - IVHôtel du Nord is one of my favorite restaurants with a neighborhood setting along Canal St. Martin.On our last night in Paris this April, my husband and I enjoyed the company of dear friend Janeen and our Paris friend Isabelle. Leaving Paris is bittersweet, but always holds the promise of trips to …
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Repetto - IXDansez!The Repetto window on Rue de la Paix is always on my list...This display in white gives the illusion of petals being blown from a delicate flower.Repetto22, rue de la Paix75002, ParisMétro Opéra(For more reflections, see James' Weekend Reflections)…
Montmartre - des tissusIn the streets just below Sacré Coeur are many fabric merchants.Some, like this one, have plentiful displays on the sidewalk, tempting buyers.I wondered how the fabrics were kept clean from the grime of the street, but do you think that the inventory changes so often that the "freshness" of the fabr…
Hector Guimard - art nouveauThe graceful curves of this wrought iron and glass awning are typical of art nouveau detail.The pattern on the stones resembling coral are called "vermiculation" as it mimics the trail of worms in soft soil. This is one form of an architectural technique known as "rustication" which has been in use…
Le chat roux - IIISo, the mystery is solved...In a very life-like pounce le chat roux is going after the birds on the next window ledge. I feel certain that they all escape, leaving the adventure for another day.Rue Crémieux is a short walking street of two-story houses facing each other. The colors and tromp l'oei…
Le chat roux - IIWalking alone, I caught movement out of the corner of my eye,or so I thought... Above my head was this leaping cat, about to pounce...Pourquoi?Come back tomorrow, for the rest of the story...Typical narrow street75012, Paris…
Basilique Saint-DenisAmidst the many tombs and sculptures of Basilique Saint-Deniswe found this gilt funerary art. As the subject looks up for an eternity, the magnificent stained glass of the Apse windows are reflected on the glass case.Many thanks to Owen of Magic Lantern Show who led our group that day. How wonderf…
A hidden gardenThis shot was taken through the iron gate The glimpse of red caught my attention matched with the bright yellow pansies. I thought that I saw a bench and some garden sculptures. Too bad it was locked.bon weekendAvenue JunotMontmartre75018, Paris…
