"Movement" - City Daily Photo Theme DaySquare TrousseauThis young boy of three or four was moving at an amazing speed,dodging the other "wheeled-children." He was almost a blur as he passed in front of my camera.The children of Paris learn to ride quickly in the parks and gardens.zoom-zoom!Le Square Trousseau75012, ParisMétro Ledru Roli…
Carrousel de la Tour EiffelCarrousel de la Tour EiffelA trip to Paris would be so much easier on a plane like this...No crowding, no security, and no Air France pilots striking!La Tour Eiffel et Le Carrousel de la Tour Eiffel75007, Paris…
Un chat et un chienA cat and a dogThis building dated 1903 (Bastier) has two interesting doorways. The green tiles are an assortment of salamanders by A and M Turin, and together with the cat and dog, appear to guard the door.The beautiful wood doors are in pristine shape, and it would be hard to pass on the sidewalk…
Église Saint-AugustinÉglise Saint-AugustinThis majestic church sits at the intersection of major boulevards, and if you were to walk around the building you would see as many as fourteen roads and intersections. It takes a prominent spot in the 8ième and can be easily recognized by its red cupola.Holly and I rode our V…
Café de la Paix - des chaises vertCafé de la PaixWhen the terrasse is closed, the café chairs are stacked and chained. Otherwise, you would see these familiar chairs walking away until there were none left!Café de la Paix12, boulevard des Capucines75009, Paris…
Passage du Grand CerfPassage du Grand CerfPolished wood, glass windows, patterned tile floor,wrought iron framing, and glass skylights all make for ahistoric setting.The fine crafts, galleries, and custom made clothing add to the scene.bon weekendPassage du Grand CerfRue Dussouds, Rue Saint Denis75002, Paris…
L'automne - Jardin du Palais RoyalAutumn in ParisThe deciduous trees of Paris will shed their leaves over the next few months.Although the weather was sunny and warm during our time in Paris, the leaves are dropping as seen in this photo of Jardin du Palais Royal. We were a bit disappointed that the fountain was turned off.Jardin d…
Une fleuriste - 'happy'"happy"I would be so very happyto be standing here right now!Would you like the orange and red roses on the right,or perhaps some orchids?HappyRue Saint Antoine75004, Paris…
Palais Garnier - l'opéraPalais GarnierNo, I am not here tonight but in Budapestwith Alexa and the ever-charming Hattatts, Jane and Lance.We will be at the Hungarian State Opera House for a performance of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci,and I will bring back photos and storiesPalais Garnier75009, Paris…
Église Saint-SéverinÉglise Saint-SéverinFrom the ancient windows of the 14th century to seven contemporary abstract windows of the 20th century, Saint-Séverin is a study of contrasts. The twisted pillars resemble palm trees, and are a fascinating feat of architecture and design, added in 1489.bon dimanchefrom Budapest…
Palais de Justice ConciergerieThis former palace was the site of imprisonment for Marie Antoinette before before she was executed on the guillotine.It is now a museum, but from the sixteenth centuryto the French Revolution, this was the seatof the Parlement of ParisPalais de Justice ConciergerieBoulevard de Palais75001, Paris…
Les fleurs dans la fenêtreRed GeraniumsNo matter the season, you can always find geraniums blooming in the window boxes of Paris' upper floors.bon weekendet demain - BudapestParis window boxes75003, Paris…
Une femme et le métroUne femme et le métroI believe that you are not supposed to take photos in the Métro, but...Do you think she could be any more stylish and chic?Must be a French girl.Métro Charles de Gaulle Étoile75008, Paris…
Magasin d'antiquitésAntiques in the MaraisIf you are a visitor in Paris, you might find the perfect memory to carry home in a shop like this one in the Marais...something small that will tuck in your valise for the trip,a little reminder of your time in this magical cityRue Saint Paul75004, Paris…
l'actrice en rougeAn actor in red...Just outside Marché des Enfants Rouge, we walked upon a film scene as they were finishing for the day.She was not posing or acting,but just being herself.Must be a French girl...Rue de Bretagne75003, Paris …
La Terasse de JulienPâtisserie JulienThe café chairs are found in great variety in Paris, but these are the only white ones I have seen.They look particularly bright in the mid-morning sun.Julien73, ave Franklin D Roosevelt75008, Paris…
Église Sainte-Chapelle Église Sainte-ChapelleThis famous church is known for its stained glass windows, but the rich jewel-tone colors and detailed designs are equally stunning.bon dimanchede ParisÉglise Sainte-Chapelle4, boulevard du Palais75001, Paris…
Oskar m'a dit... allons-y!OskarOskar, the international traveling cat, is taking me away to Paris and then beyond to Budapest.We will meet up with friend, Alexa (Paris Encore) for a week in Paris, and then we three fly to Budapest to visit dear blog friends.I will be looking for hidden Paris places and thousands of photograp…
Passage Sainte-Anne Popincourt - l'Immeuble en refletPassage Sainte-Anne PopincourtWe were in a rush to get to Café des Chats, but the four of us missed nary a detail along the way.Often it is a puzzle to remember and document the location!bon weekendPassage Sainte-Anne Popincourt75011, ParisParticipating in James' Weekend Reflections…
Une cour privéeA private courtyardOne never knows when a door will be left open...Virginia (Paris Through My Lens), Peter (Peter's Paris), Alexa (Paris Encore), and I snapped away and soaked up this gorgeous courtyard off Place des Vosges.Then, we were discovered and left quickly...Hidden courtyardPlaces des Vosge…
Clos MontmartreClos MontmartreDoes this look like the city of Paris? It is on the hill of Montmartre, only a short distance from Sacré Coeur. Often referred to as the secret vineyard of Paris, but there have been vines here since the 12th century. Clos Montmartre is owned by the Mairie de Paris, contains about …
Loren Munk - l'artiste américainLoren MunkThe artist, Loren Munk, was born in 1951 in the United States and made his artistic debut in SOHO.He is known for his cubist paintings that "combine urban imagery with exhaustive historic research, complex systems of thinking and painterly finesse." (www.freightandvolume.com)He was jury-…
Jardin des TuileriesJardin des TuileriesA typical weekend scene at Tuileries:games from Pétanque to soccer;sitting in the ubiquitous green chairs around the fountain; meeting friends for a picnic...You can see from the big puddles in the foreground that the rash of intermittent rain showersdoes not keep the Parisians a…
Église Saint Germain des PrésÉglise Saint Germain des PrésAfter reading many books on the history of Paris, I am amazed that there are so many gorgeous stained glass windows left in the churches.This sixth century church has had a close-up view of war and destruction.Recent renovations are lifting layers of grime to reveal the …
Rue du TrésorRue du TrésorThis short pedestrian street is filled with small shops and restaurants. You almost miss it as you walk down Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe,Rue du Tresor75003, Paris…
Métro RépubliqueMétro Station RépubliqueSo many of the platforms are changing with "improvements" so it is said.This station opened on October 19, 1904 as part of the first section of line 3. The glass walls that are being added certainly contribute to the safety of the passengers, but I prefer to see the seats, t…
Caryatid - la fleuristeCaryatidThis sculpture on the premier étage appears to be arranging the garland of flowers. Her companion on the other side of the balcony is striking a slightly different pose.The building was constructed in 1909 by Adolphe Cherioux and the two caryatids by sculptor E. Chenevière.Many of the build…
Le Bon Marché - La Grande Epicerie de ParisLe Bon MarchéAlthough you cannot take photos inside La Grande Epicerie de Paris*you have ample opportunity to photograph through the windows.I wonder if he even notices what is happening on the street.*unless you are very trickyLa Grande Epicerie de ParisLe Bon Marché24, rue de Sèvres75007, Paris…
Passage du Bourg l'AbbéPassage du Bourg l'AbbéPerhaps not as well known as other passages in Paris, it is yet a memory of the 19th century architecture. Even without the glitz of the more groomed arcades, it is worth a look, and is just across rue Saint Denis from Passage du Grand Cerf.On a rainy day in Paris, you can sk…
