L'Aube de la Nouvelle AnneeSunrise on the SeineIf you have never seen a winter sunrise in Paris (and believe me there are many Parisians who do not even know there is such a thing) you have missed views such as this. I was very fortunate to have three trips to Paris this year, visiting with old friends and new, riding Velibs…
Les SoldesLes Soldes!Will soon begin in Paris and in all of France. The dates for the winter sales in Paris are from the 9th of January and ending on the 12th of February. If you will be in St. Barth's or St. Martin in the French West Indes the dates are different as are those of Réunion. In Paris you wi…
Église St. Gervais et St. Protais - IIIÉglise Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais Looking into the Lady Chapel (Chapelle de la Vierge) the diffused light from the stained glass windows will take your breath away. bon dimancheÉglise St. Gervais et St. Protais13, rue des Barres Place Saint Gervais75004 Paris …
Galerie Vivienne - IXGalerie VivienneThis is one of my favorite places to stay warm and window shop on a cold dreary day in Paris. Holly and I enjoyed the toy store with their wonderful selection of books.After shopping you can always stop at A Priori Thé for a bit of tea.Yes, most of my excursions in Paris involve a b…
Marché d'Aligre - XVMarché d'AligreThe clock tower stands watch over the activities. I have bought fruit, vegetables, cheese, pastries, old keys, linens, books, sheet music, and watercolors of Paris landmarks... all right here within a two block area. Even if you do not buy a thing the market scene is a delight to obs…
Le manège Garnier - Jardin du LuxembourgCarousel in Jardin du Luxembourg This charming carousel in Jardin du Luxembourg was constructed in 1879 from the plans of Charles Garnier, the architect of Palais Garnier (the Paris Opera House). The animals are suspended from the canopy,and after selecting a wood horse or elephant, each child is …
Joyeux Noël - la crècheÉglise Saint-Germain l'AuxerroisOf all the nativity scenes I have seen in Paris over the years, this is one that I come back to time and again...for the trees, the lights, the cherubs in the distance, the tapestry rug, and the players in this familiar scene.Joyeux NoëlÉglise Saint-Germain l'Auxerroi…
Les oiseaux - PrintempsPrintempsJust one day more...This Christmas window was filled with exotic birds and elaborate fashion. Although this was not an animated window, the array of colors and textures gives a feeling of movement.Printemps64, boulevard Haussmann75009, Paris…
Église Saint-Louis en l'Île - la crècheJe vous annonce une grande joieÉglise Saint-Louis en l'Île This church with first construction in 1642 is an active parish with many events. Although much of the church was dark, the nativity scene had been well-attended and flooded in light.This is the same church where Peter, David and I saw the…
Une forêt de sapins de NoëlA small forest of Christmas treesAs you cross Pont Marie from l'Île Saint Louis this stand of trees greets you with its silver and blue bows. Little pockets of decoration and celebration such as this can be enjoyed all over Paris.Quai de l'Hôtel de Ville at Pont Marie75004, ParisMétro Pont Marie…
Rue Cler - les sapins de NoëlLes sapins de Noël Most of the trees in Paris are quite petite compared to what one might see in the US.If I lived there, I would want a small tree no taller than me, perhaps one like the little one on the right. The log stands are beyond charming.Rue Cler(a pedestrian street)75007, ParisMétro Éco…
Les lumières de Noël - Hôtel de VilleThe blue Christmas lights of Hôtel de Villeare balanced by the green BHV sign and its bright red banners announcing "les soldes."Les Soldes are the twice a year sales in Paris, which will begin on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 8:00am.Hôtel de Ville et BHVPlace de l'Hôtel de Ville75004, ParisMétro …
Tapisseries de la Bûcherie - la crècheTapisseries de la BûcherieThis needlepoint shop on Rue du Haut-Pavé has more than 1,700 French designs and more than 400 exclusive colors of wool. It was founded in 1990 by Dominique Siegler-Lathrop who has written a book on the technique of needlepoint. The French art of stitching on canvas is ma…
Le Réminet - la caveLe RéminetThe cave (or basement) setting for larger parties (or perhaps for a group of rowdy Americans) is actually quite intimate. I have dined both upstairs and down. I think that we took about 100 photos of the black Cafés Richard cup, another 50 of the candlelight and wine glasses, many covert…
Marché Cadet - les lumières de NoëlMarché CadetThis pedestrian street always has a festive evening presence, but during the Christmas season the lights provide a canopy for the length of the street.If you are in Paris during the holiday season, take an evening bus or if you are brave, ride a Vélib, to see the variety of Christmas dec…
Église Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-de-Passy - la crècheÉglise Notre-Dame-de-Grâce-de-PassyAlthough the works of art, the chapels, the marble altar, a great organ, and architecture of four centuries are well-documented, it is this quiet corner at the rear of the church which caught my attention.Candles and camels, angels and cherubs, all surround the man…
Must be a French girl - XXVAs the children lined up to catch a view of the spectacular Galeries Lafayette Christmas windows, I spotted this petite miss with her cascade of boucles (curls), white beret, and stylish pink coat.Yes, definitely a French girl.Galeries Lafayette40, boulevard Haussmann75009, ParisMetro Chaussee d'Ant…
Palais Garnier - les danseuses de NoëlThese graceful ballerinas dance under the Christmas tree of Palais Garnier's gift shop. What a view of the icy street below.These handcrafted papier-mâché dolls are illuminated with the flick of a switch.Palais Garnier is one of my favorite places in Paris, for the architecture, the music, the ball…
Marché Maubert - une couronneUne couronneIf only I could reach through the photo to pluck this beautiful wreath ...I do not think that US Customs would permit it to be carried home on a plane. I got in trouble once for having an orange in my bag upon my return to the US. For now, the photo will just have to suffice...Marché Ma…
Un chat, un cocker, et des salamandresA cat, a dog, and many salamandersA sense of humor by the architect (Bastier) is seen as the two pets perch above the door, keeping watch on all those who walk beneath. The bottom tiles on either side of the door are signed by "Bigot" on the left and by "A and M Turin" on the right. The permit for…
Un régal pour les yeuxUn régal pour les yeux A feast for the eyesThe intensity of color combined with the richness of crystal, silver, pearls, and porcelainjust about makes my eyes water.Printemps64, boulevard Haussmann75009 Paris …
Le Parisien - la vie quotidienneThe Parisianla vie quotidienneThe moment is frozen in my memory.A quick glimpse across the rooftops on Rue Saint-Honoré,Monsieur on the telephone, cigarette in hand,framed in a window, the architecture of centuries past,oblivious of my delight in capturing this scene.What stories we could write 2…
Chapelle Notre Dame des AngesChapelle Notre Dame des AngesBuilt in 1863 by the Marist Fathers, this Gothic Revival architecture is largely hidden from the street view. One gets a glimpse here of a few of the nearly forty storied windows created by Joseph Vigne and dedicated to the Virgin Mary. bon dimancheChapelle Notre Dame …
Le manteau rougeLe manteau rouge(The red coat)As I stood in the rain, there was something familiar about this young French girl with her long dark locks and bright red coat...She looked like a miniature of one I know well... Joyeux anniversaire, Holly!Rue Littré75006, ParisMétro Saint-Placide…
Dansant dans la rueDancing in the streetRue MouffetardEvery Sunday a small crowd gathers on Rue Mouffetard in front of Église Saint-Médard to sing and dance to the music of Christian Bassoul. It is easy to spot the regulars, whose easy steps and spins are evidence of the Sunday routine. All are welcome to participat…
Rue Soufflot - les trois amiesRue SoufflotThe grand rue between the Panthéon and Jardin du Luxembourghas many interesting windows, architectural elements,and a few signs.I do not think that photographers say, "Watch the birdie!" any longer.Rue Soufflot75005, Paris…
Rue Paul Bert - la porte verteRue Paul BertJust a few steps from Bistrot Paul Bert is this striking green doorway of great height. It is complemented by the architectural details, the bright red flowers in the window box, and a reflection of the building just opposite.It was a beautiful spot to meet a friend for déjeuner.24, ru…
Galeries Lafayette - les vitrines de Noël Galeries Lafayette(Noël 2011)One cold day last November, I met my blog friend Vreni (Vreni's Vienna Daily Photo and Verena's Paris Blog) to see a photo exhibit on Quai Branly. We spent the afternoon walking in the 6ème and 7ème and then rushed to see all the windows of Printemps and Galeries Lafaye…
Deux parapluiesTwo umbrellas Quai Malaquais(near Institut de France)Looking down from Pont des Arts to the quai below, it seems that the rain was just nothing more than an annoyancefor these two tourists.Travel tip for Paris:Raincoat (imperméable) with a hood Umbrella (parapluie)An extra pair of shoes (chaussures)…
Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Paris IIIÉglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de ParisOne could spend many hours observing the beauty of this church: The imagery, the architecture, the repeating patterns, the organs, the artwork...I wonder just how many angels and cherubs there might be. bon dimancheÉglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de ParisPlace Fra…
