Siegfried Courteau - PercussionnisteSiegfried CourteauTo say that he is a percussionist is a gross understatement.He is a musical artist, pushing the limits and producing delightful rhythms and sounds.He is versatile as seen here arranging his "instruments" of tone.He appeared this day at an exhibition opening for artist Xavier Rémon-…
Les fleurs de ParisLes fleurs de ParisFrom the elegant flower boutiques to the simple corner fleuristes, nothing says Paris in the spring like flowers.Even a casual placement of flowers on the sidewalk has a recognizable flair. In trips to Paris I have given flowers and have been gifted with bouquets. There is nothin…
Rue Cler - un café et beaucoup de chaussuresA café on Rue ClerThis delightful café on Rue Cler is a scene repeated all over Paris. I love to people-watch and wonder about their "stories." Perhaps the shoes will give us some clues...Rue Cler75007, Paris…
Église Sainte-Marguerite IIÉglise Sainte-MargueriteThe layout of the sanctuary is that of the cross in the classic style of the Seventeenth Century. This church is best known for its cemetery which was closed in 1804. During the French Revolution, the bodies od three hundree people guillotined in the Place de la Bastille an…
Cour Damoye et La Brûlerie Daval - café et théCafé et théOn Cour Damoye is a delightful shop for an afternoon tea or coffee, patiently brewed by the owner of La Brûlerie Daval. Take a stroll down this quiet impasse, free of cars and reminiscent of years gone by. Stop off for an expresse or a cup of tea. The memories will linger...La Brûlerie …
la cocotte - objets gourmands*la cocotte*How appropriate that a street of restaurants and bistrots would also display a boutique of "objets gourmands." In looking for the translation of "la cocotte" I found:darling, honey, loveBased on the website for *la cocotte* the word "hen" seems appropriate.bon weekend la cocotte5, rue P…
La petite bicyclettePetite bicycletteComplete with kickstand, hand brakes, and sturdy lock, this little bicycle holds its own amid the full-size bikes.Oh, and do not forget the necessary bell.zoom-zoom!Rue Keller75011, Paris…
Rue Paul Bert - un bâtiment en rouge et blancRouge et BlancThis Haussmann era building at the corner of Rue Paul Bert and Rue Cesselin has four floors above the street level with wrought iron grills and pleasing patterns of red (painted) brick and white stone. In the warm months of the year almost every window is adorned with plants and flowe…
L'Ecailler du Bistrot - poissons et fruits de mer L'Ecailler du BistrotSituated next door to Bistrot Paul Bert, this restaurant of huîtres (oysters), gambas (prawns), crevette (shrimp), homard (lobster), and many types of fish won my heart. It is decorated with large wooden boats, maps and painted murals of shellfish. The blackboard menus feature…
Jardins des Tuileries - XXVIIJardins des TuileriesThis sumptuous park is the largest in Paris at 63 acres (25.5 hectares) and provides a grand outdoor entertainment center for Parisians and visitors alike.Jogging, walking, riding Vélibs, playing pétanque, sitting in the ubiquitous green chairs by the side of Grand Bassin Octago…
Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul IIChapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul IISaint Vincent de Paul was born in 1581 and after early years of study, graduated in theology, and was ordained in 1600 at the age of 19. In 1617 he founded the "Ladies of Charity" from a group of women within his parish who came to be known as the Daughters of Chari…
Carrousel XXXI - Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel La Tour EiffelLe Carrousel avec énergies renouvelables The rides on this "renewable energy" carrousel are a mix of the traditional horses and the colorful vintage modes of transportation: propeller plane, wood ship, motorcycle, jalopy, and tiger(!)What a lovely background as we spin around.La Tour …
Les Jardins du TrocadéroLes FontainesThe Fountain of Warsaw Between the Palais de Chaillot at Trocadero and the Seine is a garden designed by Jean-Charles Alphand for the Exposition Universelle (1878). This array of magnificent fountains was created by Roger-Henri Expert for the Exposition Internationale des Arts et Techn…
Parc de Monceau - des amantsamoureux d'un jour,amis pour la vieParc de Monceau is not just for the young, but for those whose love has matured.Ahhhh, printemps...love is in the airParc de MonceauBoulevard de Courcelles75008, ParisMétro Monceau …
Parc de Monceau - la pyramide égyptienneThe Egyptian PyramidParc de Monceau was designed by Carrogis Carmontelle in the late 1700s with a fanciful assortment of features: a Roman colonnade, antique statues, a tatar tent, a farmhouse, an enchanted grotto, an Egyptian pyramid, and moreIt is one of my favorite parks in Paris, active with Pa…
Entrée des Fournisseurs - mercerieEntrée des FournisseursTucked quietly off the main street of Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, this large mercerie has a wonderful selection:haberdashery, ribbons, buttons, passementerie, threads, fabrics, felting, knitting, books, and so much more...but, if you can see the square sign on the door...pas de …
Square Marie Trintignant - en printempsSquare Marie TrintignantThis small garden was founded in 1933 as Ave Maria Square and has a well-appointed 790 m².In May of 2007 Mayor Bertrand Delanoe renamed it after the actress Marie Trintignant.He must have seen these trees in bloom.Square Marie TrintignantRue de l'Ave Maria75004, ParisMétro Po…
Sainte-Chapelle - une arche des angesSainte-ChapellePalatine chapelCertainly the magnificent jewel-toned stained glass windows are eye-catching, but every inch of the wall surface and the vault is intricately colored and decorated.Fragments of the original paint would indicate that the colors of the 19th century restoration pale by com…
Parc de Monceau - la petite filleParc de MonceauA beautiful little blondedeep in reverieIs it...the rippled reflections on the water?the feathered friends who have come to see her?some quiet thoughts deep in her heart?Parc de MonceauBoulevard de Courcelles75008, ParisMétro Monceau…
Madame et le chienShall we cross?Madame with her ballet flats and her Scottie in toware either watching traffic or are lost in a reverie.Rue Lagrange75005, Paris…
Jardin du Palais RoyalJardin du Palais RoyalHe is reading intently in the splendor of this garden.The fountain must surely be splashing him a bit.I would have my bare feet propped on the edge(would have, have had, and will have)Jardin du Palais Royal75001, Paris…
Les arbres de printempsMontmartreIf you see this tree in the winter, you would not even take a second glance. In spring, it steals the show.Place Jean-Baptiste Clément75018, Paris …
Jardin des Tuileries - petite filleJardin des TuileriesThis little girl with her long braids has Mickey Mouse lovingly wrapped, cradled in her arms. Her chic plaid coat makes me think that...She must be a French girl, n'est-ce pas?Jardin des Tuileries75001, Paris…
Église Saint-Aignan de ChartresÉglise Saint-Aignan de ChartresThis church, established in 400 AD, sits almost unnoticed in a ville known for its great cathedral. A bit neglected, it is majestic in its own way, filled with colors of turquoise, coral, and gold.bon dimancheÉglise Saint-Aignan de Chartres12, place de l'Etape au Vin2…
Jardin du Palais Royal - petit garçonWater fountains are magnets for little boys.It does not matter the nationality.He was only filling his water bottle...again and again and again.Jardin du Palais Royal75001, Paris…
Livres - Rue de SeineBookstores in Paris are full of treasures:stacks and stacks of beautiful books, some to be read and some just to be enjoyed.This store is not much larger than you see right here, filled to the ceiling.Rue de Seine75006, Paris…
Montmartre - en printempsRue de l'AbreuvoirDressed for spring in rose et vert, Montmartre looks like a page from a fairy tale.Place Dalida et Rue de l'Abreuvoir75018, Paris…
Rue Mouffetard - monsieur et son chienMonsieur et son chienWalking the cobblestones of Rue Mouffetard, this gentleman and his dog turned heads, accessorized and well-groomed.(tous les deux) Rue Mouffetard75005, Paris…
Printemps - un lapin énorme!PrintempsThe grands magasins of Paris are known for their window displays.In 2011 each of the Printemps windows featured fashion and an animal. The rose foncé (bright pink) rabbit of roses stole the scenePrintemps64, boulevard Haussmann75009, Paris …
