Les yeux verts - City Daily Photo Theme Day"the green eyes"To look at someone with green eyes might imply envy but to see these eyes today I feel thankful for the times I have been in Paris with a promise of many more visits to come.Anyway, my eyes are blue.Today I join the City Daily Photo bloggers around the world in Theme Day, "My Camera-…
Poisson d'Avril - chut! (demain)Do you know what tomorrow is?In the USA it is April Fools Day and we play pranks like, "Look out! There's a spider on your shoulder!" The tradition in France includes poisson d'avril, attempting to attach a paper fish to the victim's back without being noticed. There is an interesting history …
Des Grandes MaisonsThese beautiful homes overlook Parc de Monceau.I do not know which view is better:The homes seen from my vantage point in the park,or the park seen from the grand balconies.Parc de Monceau75008, Paris…
L'horlogeBuilt between 1194 and 1250, Chartres Cathedral is one of the finest examples ofFrench Gothic architecture. The 12th century structure is at least the fifth to occupy thesite since the fourth century.Having read much about World War II in recent years, it is interesting to know that the magnificent…
Thé avec un serpent?Petit PalaisIn the main gallery of Petit Palais is this unusual teapot by Léon Kann (1859-1925).An open-mouthed serpent bursts from a metal gourd and is ready to strike!Now, would you care for lemon or milk with that tea?Petit Palaisavenue Winston Churchill75008, Paris…
Marché Maubert - des légumesMarché MaubertParis is not just about the baguettes, the pain de mie, the croissants, the tarts, the gâteaux...Just stroll through one of the weekday street markets to see some beautiful, fresh vegetables (and fruits)Marché MaubertPlace Maubert (Tues, Thurs, Sat)75005, Paris…
Le Premier Train Pour ParisThe First Train to ParisWell, as you can see by all the passengers and the clock,it is probably not the first train leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport.However, it is definitely early!RER B, Aeroport Charles de GaulleParis…
Café sans fleurs...Avenue RappThis charming little café/bistrot is readyfor our party.We should have brought some of yesterday's flowers to perk it up a bit.Café on ave Rapp75007, Paris…
le Génie de la LibertéColonne de Juillet(July Column)Seen from the street below, the gilded "spirit of freedom"appears ready to take flight into the blue skyThis towering Corinthian-styled column is topped with Auguste Dumont's "Génie de la Liberté" built between 1835 and 1840 to commemorate the 1830 revolutionColonne de…
Les fleurs de ParisYou may wonder about all of the shrubs and blooming plants in Paris. The parks and public gardens are filled to the brim, but one would think that there are not many private gardens in central Paris.All you have to do is to look to the balconies and take a peek inside the almost-closed door courtya…
Église de la Sainte-TrinitéÉglise de la Sainte-Trinité "La Trinité" features architecture of the Second Empire period, and it was built between 1861 and 1867 at a cost of almost 5 million francs. The exterior is impressive, filling the Paris skyline with its 63 meter tall bell tower and topped with a dome. bon dimanch…
Printemps et une abeilleSpring blooms and a beeThe parks in Paris will be soon filled with the chartreuse green of new tendrilsand the vivid pastel bloomsParc de MonceauRue de Courcelles75008, Paris…
Le Jour du Macaron, ici et là"here"(chez Holly)Today is the 10th anniversary of Le Jour du Macaron, started by Pierre Hermé.In the early years it was a bit like a scavenger hunt all over Paris, and at each stop (famous Paris pâtisseries) you could collect three macarons and they would stamp your "macaron map." At the end of th…
Rue Bonaparte - une courThe large door was ajar, and a slight push was all it took This empty courtyard on rue Bonapartewas charming and the fresh buds of springwill give it a new look.rue Bonaparte75006, Paris…
Jardin du Palais Royal - en hiver Jardin du Palais Royal The lovely fountain was sealed in ice - December 2010The red and white rope was a signal to stay out of the fountain,a suggestion lost on these young boys.I hope that Paris did not get that cold this year, but regardless, we will all be glad to see winter go.Jardin du Palais R…
Changement de saison - la SeineIt is almost spring and all across the hemispherepeople are looking forward to longer days andwarmer weather.There will be many eveningsalong the Seine with friendsQuai du Louvre75001, Paris…
Galerie Vivienne - Librairie JousseaumeLibrairie JousseaumeGalerie Vivienne is home to this bookstore which was founded in 1826 as Librairie Petit-Siroux. If you love books old and new, this is a charming spot to look at the titles and perhaps find a treasure. You can peruse the glassed display seen here or wander inside.(Joyeux anniv…
Église Saint-LaurentÉglise Saint-LaurentSaint-Laurent was founded in the 6th century as the chapel of an abbey. The present church dates to 1429 and finally completed in the 19th century. It was built on Paris' north-south axis, linking Senlis and Orléans, as laid out by the Romans in the 1st century.There are alway…
La Journée de PiPi day of the centuryπ - not pie actually(a pun)Saturday, March 14, 2015 is Pi Day, a celebration of the irrational number that describes the ratio of a circle’s diameter to its circumference. Pi is approximately 3.141592653, but it continues at random to infinity. No matter how many numbers aft…
La Tour Eiffel, la Seine, et des PontsParis at NightThe mighty bronze sculptures of Pont Alexandre IIIgaze nightly at "the tower" as it lights up the evening sky.I have stood on this same spot in all kinds of weather,and I can close my eyes to be transported there in my imagination.bon weekendPont Alexandre III75007, ParisClick here to …
Jeune patineurYoung skaterContrary to the experienced skater of yesterday,beginning skaters may need a little help.Hotel de Ville75004, Paris…
La patineuse artistiqueIn the bright midday sun of a winter day, the ice skaters moved around the temporary ice rink in front of Hôtel de Ville. This young woman was in a world of her own as she gracefully made her turns, jumps and spins.Hôtel de VillePlace de l'Hôtel de Ville75004 Paris…
Square du Vert GalantSquare du Vert GalantThis little tear-drop of green is not exactly a secret place, but it is most often photographed from the other direction(as seen in my banner photo above).The view from Pont des Arts gives the illusion of a ship's bow. You can access this little parkat the midpoint of Pont Neuf…
Les portes de Palais RoyalThe Gates of Palais RoyalThese gold spears on the gates must receive a coat of paint each yearas they always look as if they are solid gold Oh, they do close and lock the gates eachevening so do not fall asleep on one of the benches oryou may be forced to spend the nightJardin du Palais Royal75001, …
Basilique Notre-Dame des VictoiresBasilique Notre-Dame des VictoiresThe square in front of this basilica is often filled with children,playing chase or ball games.The church is located at the intersection of Place des Petits-Pèresand Rue de la Banque. Notre Dame des Victoiresis the former chapel of the Augustinian fathers (Petits-P…
Galerie Véro-DodatGalerie Véro-DodatIn 1826, two friends, Messieurs Véro and Dodat, opened a covered galerie between Rue du Bouloi and Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Built in Neoclassical style with a decor that included details of copper and cast iron, along with mirrors and the black and white marble floor, it qui…
Jardin du Luxembourg - le carrouselJardin du LuxembourgThis very old carrousel in Jardin du Luxembourg does not have glitter, shining lights, or polished ponies, but...you can wield a baton and catch a brass ring on each passbon weekendJardin du Luxembourg75006, Paris…
Rue Raynouard - PassyJust above the wall-lined street you can seethis wonderful collection of windows, roofs, balconies,and chimneys all washed in the glow of a winter afternoon's sunliight.The architecture and textureshave interesting details.Rue RaynouardPassy 75016, Paris…
Bistrot VictoiresBistrot VictoiresThis neighborhood bistrot/café is a favorite of mine.Yes, the food is good and reasonable, nothing fancy, but it is not the food that makes it a favorite. ...It is all the friends whose company I have enjoyed over the years as well as the staff and the charming ambianceWe need to m…
Encore un peu de patience!Cafes and sandwich shops in the US may provide a placard for your tableafter you place your order.When it is ready, a server will deliver it to your table.At Le Jardin du Petit Palais Café, the placard appears quite charming in French.I can only imagine how the French tsk-tskthe crazy photographers.…
