Rust and Ruin?City Daily Photo September Theme Day"Rust and Ruin" should have been an easy assignment...Seen in a window in the Marais"Paris"Marais window75003, ParisClick here to see what City Daily Photo Bloggersfrom around the world have found...…
Église Saint-Paul Saint-LouisÉglise Saint Paul Saint LouisThe renovations in this 400 year old church have brought light and freshness to the interior. The lacquered red door is a new focal point on Rue Saint Antoine bon dimancheÉglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis99, rue Saint Antoine75004, Paris…
Marché d'AligreMarché d'AligreThe street markets of Paris are many, each with its own flavor.You never know when you will find a porte-bonheur (lucky charm), a cherished memory that will long remind you of Paris.Marché d'AligrePlace d'AligreRue d'Aligre et Rue Beccaria75012, Paris…
Parc de Monceau - zoom-zoom!Parc de MonceauAs you walk the paths of this Paris park, you should be on the look-out for little speed demons,the charming little Parisians who learn to ride a scooter as soon as they can walk....and they can really go fast!zoom-zoom!Parc de MonceauBoulevard de Courcelles75008, Paris…
Pâtisserie - JulienJulienThe bright, primary colors of an artist's palette,displayed to perfection....so difficult to choose just one!miam-miamJulien73, ave Franklin D Roosevelt75008, ParisMétro St Philippe du Roule…
Chez Julien - les fleursChez JulienThe flower boxes of Paris are a ubiquitous presence in all parts of the city, and the red geraniums are quite hardy lasting until winter.Look upChez Julien1, rue du Pont Louis-Philippe75004, Paris…
Jardin du Palais Royal - il pleutJardin du Palais RoyalWell, if one must be caught in the Paris rain,one must be just this chic!Must be a French Girl!Jardin du Palais Royal75001, Paris…
La Tour Eiffel en refletLa Tour Eiffelin reflectionIt was early enough that there was not much of a crowd, and the tower's reflections in the wet stones were not hampered by either tourists or hawkers.Rainy days and Mondays -- still nice in Paris!La Tour Eiffel 75007, Paris(from Trocadero)75017 …
Cathédrale Notre Dame de ParisNotre DameThe afternoon sun adds a golden tint to the south side of Notre Dame with all the griffins lined up on their perches. The details of the architecture could keep you sketching for months.bon dimancheCathédrale Notre Dame de Paris6 Parvis Notre DamePlace Jean-Paul II75004, Paris…
Repetto XVIRepettoKnown the world over for les ballerines, the window displays are always a treat.Dance!Repetto36, rue de Passy75016, Paris…
La Seine, le Pont au Change, Dôme des Invalides...The Seine, Pont au Change, the dome of Invalides......and faintly seen in the background is la Tour Eiffel, a little surprise I had not noticed in my photode Quai de Gesvres75004, Paris…
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Superette de la BastilleSuperette de la BastilleThe green and white stripes are a catchy backdrop for the bananas, oranges and apples of this epicerie. It sits in the midst of a busy boulevard (Beaumarchais) and might otherwise be missed.Although not a place for "big" shopping, it is the perfect answer to grab a quick bit…
Palais GallieraPalais GallieraAlthough the grounds and the late 19th century building look like a palace, it was designed and built as a museum. This peek into the side gardens shows what is probably the gardener's shed.More on this museum soon....Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris (a mouthful)10, avenue de la…
La femme et une fontaineJardin du Palais RoyalThere is something quite mesmerizing about this fountain,and you can feel the pullJardin du Palais Royal75001, Paris…
Rue de Sèvres - chez toi?Rue de SèvresAs you can see from the staircase wall and the wet floor, it was a rainy day in Paris. Often you get a sprinkling of rain, and one can dart in and out of the scattered showers. But on this day it simply poured, so I pulled out my underwater camera (aptly named) and we made the best of…
Église Notre Dame des ChampsÉglise Notre Dame des ChampsWe sat and listened intently to the organ as the music filled every corner of the immense space. It was a rehearsal by Yannick Merlin, and we watched as he and his assistant descended the narrow spiral stairs behind the latticed enclosure, seen at the back of the church …
Le Royal Monceau - Voulez-vous avoir un peu de thé?Le Royal MonceauWe met friends for tea and macarons at this elegant hotel, lounging in the butter-soft leather furniture. We watched people, took in the surroundings, sipped our tea, and snapped a few photos.bien sûrLe Royal Monceau37, avenue Hoche75008, Paris …
Musée du Louvre - un refletMusée du LouvreWalking back to our apartment late one night, we found the reflections of street lamps and the Hôtel du Louvre in the windows.bon weekendMusée du LouvreRue de Rohan et Rue de Rivoli75001, Paris…
Une papeterie à Parisa stationer's shop(papeterie)There are at least four things in this window on Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe that should have been bought for gifts. This street, just north of the Seine, has an abundance of charming little shops, several of which have papers and books like this one.papeterieRue du Pont…
La Seine Quai de l'Hôtel-de-VilleIn the rainThe quai was almost deserted in the late afternoon rains. Ignore the weather and explore.Quai de l'Hôtel-de-Ville75004, Paris…
Un grand macaron de framboise!A large raspberry macaron!Macarons are a challenge to make with careful attention to the humidity, the age of the eggs, the balance of heat in the oven, the phase of the moon.However, I cannot imagine how many attempts it would take in order to get a perfect one of this size. At least the failures …
Place du Palais Royal - un pet't jardin?Place du Palais RoyalA small garden?Just opposite Café Le Nemours, we discovered these little gardens, raised beds, with flowers and vegetables. Tented booths selling regional products (truffles, cheese, etc) as well as fine crafts such as jewelry and pottery completed the scene.Place du Palais Roya…
Chapelle Saint Vincent de Paul - les detailsChapelle Saint Vincent de PaulThis inconspicuous church sits only a block from Bon Marché and is hardly worth a glance from the street as its façade blends in with the other buildings on Rue de Sèvres. However, the interior is filled with treasures and a bit of mystery. There is a shrine to St …
Marché d'Aligre - les fleursMarché d'AligreStrollers, small shopping carts...families out to do the Saturday shopping:bread, cheese, vegetables, fruits, fish, pastries...You can find it all here in the the covered market of Marché d'AligreDo you wish that you were doing your Saturday shopping here?Marché d'Aligre75012, Paris…
Poilâne - du pain au fourPoilâneIn the depths of Poilâne's this baker is removing the signature loafs encrusted with a scrolling "P" from the wood-burning oven. Merci beaucoup, Virginia! bon weekend Poilâne8, rue du Cherche-Midi75006, Paris…
Villa Raynouard - la grille d'entreeVilla RaynouardFrançois Just Marie Raynouard, a French dramatist and linguist, was born in 1761 in Provence and died in Passy (1836). He was an Officer of the Legion of Honour. In the 16th arrondissement a street and a square have been named after himThe villa has a charming gate, usually locked, …
Eric Kayser - Brioche MousselineEric KayserBrioche MousselineWant to share one of these?miam-miam!Eric Kayser14, rue Monge75005, Paris…
Bazar des Écoles - une droguerieBazar des ÉcolesAlthough you will see many of these types of shops in Paris, the awnings and corner location caught my eye. The 'bazar' was busy with shoppers and I regret that we did not stop in for a closer look.Much more charming than an Ace Hardware Store back home! Bazar des Écoles20, rue de l…
Un café avec des amiesCoffee with friendsWhen I think about un café avec mes amies this is my wistful visionterrace, coffee, sunshine, friends, and laughter(oh, and do not forget the chic shoes, too!)Avenue Paul Doumer75016, Paris…
Église Saint-QuiriaceÉglise Saint-QuiriaceThis church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris, was founded early in the 11th century. The town is divided into an Upper Town and a Lower Town, respectively called the Châtel (Castle) and the Val (Valley).This church sits in its elevated position in the upper town,…
Ceux petits poulets pauvresPoor Little Chickens...Seen in a shop window on Rue de Rennes. We were hungry, but nothing here!bon weekendRue de Rennes75006, Paris…
