Dans la rue - le marcheurLe marcheuron a brisk walk in the streets of ChartresLes rues de ChartresChartres, France…
Dans la rue - le marcheur
Dans la rue - le marcheurDans la rue - le marcheur
Cathédral Notre-Dame de Chartres
Cathédral Notre-Dame de ChartresChartres Cathedral12th Century Gothiclooking down as we ascended the many ancient, spiraling steps to the bell towerbon dimancheCathédral Notre-Dame de ChartresChartres, France(an easy day-trip from Paris by train)…
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Au bord de la Seine - les amis
Au bord de la Seine - les amis Friends gathering after work for a casual rendez-vousbaguettes, fromage, saucisson-sec...et beaucoup de vinbon weekendLa SeineQuai du Louvre75001, ParisMétro Louvre-Rivoli ou Pont Neuf…
Le cycliste
Le cycliste Ready to rideShe came whizzing by, and it was all I could do to get my camera up for a shot.Plaid must be quite the style now. My friend Bibi at A Yankee-in-Belgrade spotted a fellow clad in plaid from head to toe. Rue du Cardinal Lemoine75005, ParisMétro Cardinal Lemoine…
Galeries Lafayette - prêt-à-porter
Galeries Lafayette - prêt-à-porter"Click!"clandestine, concealed, confidential, covert, furtive, hush-hush, incognito, stealth, surreptitious...Need I continue? For years now I have been stalking this department for its designs, color, textures. I have only been commanded once to cease shooting and that was in the very secretive sh…
Parc de Monceau - des amis
Parc de Monceau - des amisParc de MonceauTwo friends without a care in the world.We should be more like them. Maman can worry about the limestone dust all over their clothes.Weird, but I have a fondness for that chalk... a reminder of good times in Paris.Parc de MonceauBoulevard des Courcelles75008, ParisMétro Monceau…
Le Petit Châtelet et le velo
Le Petit Châtelet et le veloLe Petit Châteletet le veloAlthough I have never stopped here, it is conveniently located just adjacent to Shakespeare & Co. Have a browse through the famous bookstore, meet friends afterwards on the terrace at Le Petit Château... sounds like a full agenda to me.Le Petit Châtelet39, rue de la Bûche…
Sainte-Chappelle - la chapelle basse
Sainte-Chappelle - la chapelle basseThe Lower ChapelSainte-Chappelle, 1242The windows of the upper chapel are stunning but no more so than the vibrant bold colors of the lower chapel with accents of gold. This magnificent 13th century Gothic chapel on the Île de la Cité was built by Louis IX for use as his royal chapel. This lower c…
Les trois fleurs - Marais
Les trois fleurs - MaraisThree bright flowers have the power to light up the worldBe the bright flower in someone's lifePremière étage75004, Paris…
Guerlain - la vitrine
Guerlain - la vitrineLa Petite Robe NoireThis simple window in the Marais has it all:La Tour EiffelA fragrance with a sexy nameA salute to the very fashionable Parisiansand....A reflection!Guerlain10, rue des Francs-Bourgeois75004, ParisFor more reflections go to James' Weekend Reflection…
Rue des Thermopyles - Une porte rouge
Rue des Thermopyles - Une porte rougeRue des ThermopylesThis narrow, winding street is a bit shabby-chic but it is charming and quiet with an occasional cat looking at me from a vine-framed window Rue des Thermopyles75014, Paris…
Rue des Cinq Diamants - le chef
Rue des Cinq Diamants - le chefle chefOn rue de la Butte aux Cailles, the chefs and cooks from various restaurants gather outside to chat, have a smoke, and get ready for the busy lunch crowd. I have seen this same chef on three trips and will be taking a photo to him in a few weeks. I wonder what he will be serving that day...…
Pain et Chocolat - Salon de thé
Pain et Chocolat - Salon de théPain et ChocolatA sweet Paris friend who has a shop on Rue Cler told me about this delightful place nearby, and I was smitten before even walking inside. It is very small and an older married couple "do it all" from the baking and cooking to the serving. They are svelte as dancers and move almost …
La Tour Eiffel - le détail
La Tour Eiffel - le détailVenetian red?Did you know that Gustave Eiffel originally painted this tower red?Over the years, the tower has changed colors several times ranging from red-browns to mustard-browns and now to what some have called "milk chocolate" brown. The official color is "bronze." It is on its 19th painting, …
Église Saint-Étienne du Mont - le perron
Église Saint-Étienne du Mont - le perronThe side door steps of Saint-Étienne du MontI wondered if I came back at night, would the car come for me...(Midnight in Paris)bon dimancheÉglise Saint-Étienne du Mont1, Place Ste Geneviève75005, Paris(across from the Parthenon)…
Enfant précieux
Enfant précieuxThis pensive little child is an angel, shy with blue eyes and gossamer locks.In late March I met with her mum, blog friend Nicola, at Parc de Monceau. This precious angel played on the slide while her mum and I visited.Nicola has a delightful blog about their life in Paris with four daughters, Grow…
Immeuble - 9 rue Murillo
Immeuble - 9 rue MurilloIs the awning by Hector Guimard?That was my original question when I lifed my camera for a shot. In the subsequent months I have found that the awning is but a part of this amazing residence designed in 1870 by the architect Gustave Clausse. The rez-de-chaussée et le premier étage (ground floor an…
Le Parc de Bercy - les ombres
Le Parc de Bercy - les ombresRailway tracks and a brick-paved path...long shadows of early morning...an empty Paris bench...birds enjoy the solitudeLe Parc de Bercy75012, Paris…
Le carrousel - XXVI
Le carrousel - XXVIAs the blue skies of this April evening turned the multi-hued shades known only in Paris, we waited for the first "twinkling" of La Tour Eiffel. The lights on that iron beauty twinkle for about 5 minutes every hour until 1am. They start on the first hour after the Paris street lights come on.Littl…
La Vinoteca - la terrasse
La Vinoteca - la terrasseLa VinotecaThere is nothing quite as perfect in Paris as déjeuner on la terrasse complete with good service and crisp linens. These are not your usual café chairs but colorful, comfortable and bit upscale. Well, they were not quite ready the day I happened by La Vinoteca, but I did capture a hands…
La salamandre et le maïs - art nouveau
La salamandre et le maïs - art nouveauThis interesting motif of a salamander eating a stalk of corn is found on Rue de Grenelle. The art nouveau double door is part of pair, each with a salamander. Apparently, this greedy one got the corn.The building was designed by architect Jules Lavirotte in 1898, his first major building. The fa…
Église Sainte-Anne de la Buttes-aux-Cailles
Église Sainte-Anne de la Buttes-aux-CaillesÉglise Sainte-Anne de la Buttes-aux-Cailles(mosaic of the Atelier Mauméjean)Designed by the architect Prosper Bobin, construction was started in 1894 and completed almost 20 years later. This Romanesque Byzantine style church was one of the few built in Paris during this time of severe religious te…
Rue Rembrandt - les fenêtres
Rue Rembrandt - les fenêtresThe area surrounding Parc de Monceau is full of architectural treasures. Seen near the Rue Rembrandt entrance to the park this elegant five-floor residence has an array of paned windows, each different from the other. The quiet street ends at one of the south entrances to the park. If you visit P…
Parc des Buttes Chaumont
Parc des Buttes ChaumontParc des Buttes ChaumontSuspension bridgeThis suspension bridge leads to a large rocky cliff with a 32 meter waterfall. The nature of the bridge construction means that there is a sway as these people walk to and fro. If you are afraid of heights this might be one to avoid. Parc des Buttes Chau…
Street Artist - Nemo
Street Artist - NemoStreet artAlthough it disturbs me to see graffiti covering walls, fences, and every available surface on the train station platforms (and the tunnels in the Metro), this I love! The street artists of Paris are recognized for their distinctive style and themes. This panel is by the artist Nemo.Oh, …
Canal Saint-Martin - les passerelles piétonnes
Canal Saint-Martin - les passerelles piétonnesCanal Saint-MartinAlong the canal you find many pedestrian walkways, arched high over the canal to allow for passing boats. Although I have never taken the trip, many report that a leisurely excursion on Canal St. Martin gives a different view along the quais. My friend Marie and I watched this bo…
Parc de Monceau - XVI
Parc de Monceau - XVIParc de MonceauWhile waiting on a park bench to meet a blog friend and sa petite,I watched this young fellow riding in circles. He was so fast that it was a challenge to capture him in action... and in focus!zoom-zoom!Parc de MonceauBoulevard des Courcelles(five entrances around the park)75008, Pari…
Les couleurs de Paris - le bleu
Les couleurs de Paris - le bleule carrousel de Tuileriesle bleuIt is difficult to select just one photo for blue in Paris. There are thousands of "blues," doors and buildings and skies and reflections, but this carrousel in Tuileries and I have a relationship (if that is possible). I have seen it in all seasons including a snow…
Les couleurs de Paris - le blanc
Les couleurs de Paris - le blancSacré Coeurle blancEven with weathering and polution, this church made of travertine stone remains white. This sacred landmark sits high on the butte of Montmartre overseeing all of Paris.This is my contribution to a five-color series of photos, and with this I look up in reverence to the whiteness …
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