Rue des Thermopyles - un rue qui se délabrea decaying streetThis small street outside the normal haunts of tourists has fallen into ruin but the quiet beauty captured me stillRue des Thermopyles75014, ParisThe City Daily Photo members are featuring "the beauty of decay" for theme day this month. See the other entries here.…
Rue de Roi du Sicile - un éléphant bleuA blue elephant?It seems that a photographer cannot pass this thai restaurantin the Marais without taking aim. It does not matter how many times you have snapped before.Last week, the green plants and splash of pink orchid called out for another shot. The blue skies created a nice reflection.Au Pe…
Cimetière de PassyCimetière de PassyThe porcelain wreaths and flowers are usually broken, either through carelessness or vandalism. This one caught my eye for the delicate colors. Then one notices the long life enjoyed by this couple who saw many changes in Paris over their lifetimes. How rare was it to live to al…
Jardin des PlantesJardin des PlantesWalking alone in the garden, an alley of trees appeared, presenting a carpet dappled by the sun with a pattern of lace.The sun was elusive, and one must be quick to capture its appearance.Jardin des Plantes75005, ParisMétro Gare d'Austerlitz…
Place des VosgesPlace des VosgesThe angles and patterns seen in this 400 year old square reflect the old and the new. The lines of green superimposed on the curves of the lampposts and the never-ending archways are pleasing to the eye.The four rows of houses forming the square were all built to the same design. O…
Arc de Triomphe - au soldat inconnuArc de TriompheOriginally commissioned by Napoleon in 1806, he died before its completion. It sits magnificently at the hub of twelve intersecting roads and has witnessed history. After World War I, the returning soldiers marched triumphantly through the arch, and it became the site of the tomb of…
Église Sainte-ChapelleÉglise Sainte-ChapelleThe devout King Louis IX founded the Gothic Sainte-Chapelle as a chapel for the royal palace and to house sacred relics. It is reported that he spent three times the cost of the chapel's construction for the "Crown of Thorns."Built in 1246, it also provided easy underground ac…
Musée du Louvre - Mercure et son ombreMercury This bronze of Mercury is seen in an arabesque pose, balanced it would appear, on the head of Zephyr. He is poised on a gust of air coming from the mouth of this god of the east wind.My search of the internet has not told me for certain the name of the sculptor... any help? There is one by…
Parc des Buttes Chaumont VParc des Buttes ChaumontIt took several visits to Paris before I made my way to this park which as the name indicates is sitting on a hill. There are waterfalls and a limestone quarry, a suspension bridge, and more. You will find more Parisians and fewer tourists here on a Sunday afternoon than in…
Bassin de la Villette - PétanquePétanqueThe game is not just for older men in Paris. This area on the bank of Bassin de la Villette is filled with people of all ages, families, young friends, all enjoying an afternoon of this popular game.Perhaps we will try our skill this weekBassin de la VilletteQuai de la Loire75019, ParisMétr…
Rue Cler - les cafésle serveurParis is a large city. However, when you frequent a place like Rue Cler, it seems smaller when you "run into" the same waiter on several trips. Do not miss Rue Cler, particularly for people watching from the terrace of its many cafés.Rue Cler75007, Paris…
Métro LaumièreThe seats were too far apart for these loversAh, c'est Paris, n'est-ce pas?Métro Laumière75019, Paris…
Canal Saint Martin - l'artisteSitting on the bank of the canalA sunny spring day will find many Parisians sitting along the bank of Canal Saint Martin. Working with pen and ink, she scarcely noticed the passersby or the photographer.Quai de ValmyCanal Saint Martin75010, Paris…
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris - un grand lustreNotre DameThis is only one of the grand chandeliers of Notre Dame seen up close and in detail as it was lowered last year for cleaning. The 850th birthday celebration of this renown cathedral called for some major housekeeping and renovations (the bells). I would say that this grand dame has held …
Marché d'AligreMarché d'AligreThis is not the expanse of goods that you might find at one of the renown flea markets of Paris, but I have never come away empty-handed, nor left the area hungry!Marché d'AligreSquare d'Aligre75012, Paris…
Square Trousseau - un kiosque à musiqueBandstandSquare Armand-TrousseauThis square is just a little park off the side of Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine, but in many visits, we have seen Tai Chi excercises, an old men's club, ferocious snowball fights, very fast bikes and scooters (trottinettes), mamas and nanas, children of all ages, boul…
Palais Garnier - XIIIPalais GarnierOn every visit to this Beaux-Arts opera house one can make new discoveries. Just look at the art and detail applied to the lamps surrounding this building.I think that the Phantom would be pleased to see the repeating patterns of music symbols. Palais GarnierPlace de l'Opéra75009, Par…
Parc de Monceau - XXXIParc de MonceauRotundaThis rotunda at the main entrance of Parc de Monceau is in the form of a classical Doric temple. It is known as the Pavilion de Chartres and was designed in the late 18th century by Claude Nicolas Ledoux. The ground floor of the temple was used as a customs house, while the u…
à Paris par avion!On my way!It is time--I have prepared my posts but will be updating you daily about our Paris adventures in the comments section. When I return there will be new stories, familiar themes, and thousands of photos to share with you.à bientôt! …
Café le Nemours - Place Colettela terrasseBefore the streets are busy and this becomes a gathering place, the chairs and tables at Café le Nemours sit waiting in the early morning light.I plan to be here on Wednesday...Café le NemoursPlace Colette75001, Paris…
Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisNotre DameThis 850 year old icon on the Paris landscape has greeted worshipers and tourists for centuries. For all of 2013 there will be special concerts and celebrations for this auspicious and grand cathedral.bon dimancheCathédrale Notre Dame de Paris6, Place du Parvis Notre-Dame,Place Jean-Paul …
Marché de Saint-DenisMarché de Saint-DenisThe Saint-Denis Market is located just a few moments outside of Paris and is one of the largest in the greater Paris. Few tourists make a stop here, but it is rich with international flavors, lively and bustling.It was closed on the day that five of us visited the Basilique Sai…
Hôtel de Béthune-SullyThe Orangerieor second courtyard The Hôtel de Béthune-Sully is a hôtel particulier, a private mansion, in the Louis XIII style, located in the Marais. If you enter from Rue Saint-Antoine and walk through the first paved courtyard, you will enter the formal garden of this 17th century home. On this …
Palais Garnier - RepettoWhat little girl would not want the beautiful tuille attire of a French ballerina?The gift shop at Palais Garnier is one of my favorite stops, for taking photos, for people-watching, and for dreaming of sugar-plums.Palais Garnier8, rue ScribePlace de l'Opéra75009, Paris …
Musée du Louvre - Escalier MollienThe Mollien staircaseFor anyone who has ventured into the Louvre, the size of this museum is staggering. This staircase situated in the center of the Pavillon Mollien was built by the architect Hector Lefuel and inaugurated on August 14, 1857, along with the other buildings comprising Napoleon III'…
Boulangerie Pâtisserie Huré - cake vanille chocolat!Delicious French PastriesThey are adorned with fruit and must, therefore, be very good for you.If you prefer something savory, they have a selection of delicious baguette sandwiches.miam-miamBoulangerie Pâtisserie Huré18, rue Rambuteau75003, Paris…
Palais Royal - Ce doit être une fille françaisePalais RoyalThis young woman walked on the wet pavementin front of Le Nemours as she chatted on her phone.Must be a French girl(love those red boots!)Palais Royal75001, Paris…
Église Notre-Dame-des-Champs - l'orgueÉglise Notre-Dame-des-ChampsThe organ is Cavaillé-Coll from 1877, and on this dreary, rainy day Yannick Merlin was rehearsing for a concert.If you want to have a sample of the sounds and a video of the church, follow this link. bon dimancheÉglise Notre-Dame-des-Champs92 bis, Boulevard du Montparnas…
Jardin des Tuileries - une petite grenouille?une petite grenouille?No, but this young fellow was quite comfortable playing in the rain-filled puddles of Jardin des Tuileries. The flâneurs and others in the park gave him a wide berth as there was much water flying.coa-coaor should that be ribbette-ribbette?(ribbit!)Jardin des Tuileries75001, Pa…
