Élégante!Stylish!This stylish young woman was impressive enough that the bicyclist almost lost his balance...Today is the first day of the month and I joinall the City Daily Photo Bloggers in Theme DaySee the other interpretations of "stylish" here.Parc de Monceaurue de Courcelles75008, Paris…
L'École Saint Pierre (la Rochefoucauld)L'École Saint Pierre (la Rochefoucauld)If you look up while walking on rue Cler,you can see this spire and clock...not found on the usual Paris mapsbon dimancheL'École Saint Pierre (la Rochefoucauld)11, rue Cler75007, Paris …
Bon Marchele Bon MarcheThe escalators here give a visual challengewith an abstract sense of movement.It is difficult enough to find the escLalator going up in this grand magasin but am I upside down?bon weekendle Bon Marcherue de Sevres75006, Paris…
Un bol, un serpent, et un mainA bowl, a snake and a hand...a beautifully detailed sculpture in the depths of Petit PalaisPetit Palaisave Winston Churchill75008, Paris…
Cadran Solaire VerticalVertical SundialMany sundials can be found in Paris, either high on a building (to catch the sun's rays) or on the ground. This one is vertical and found in Montmartre.Vertical SundialMontmartre75018, Paris…
Joie de vivre!After a very long day walking all over Parisit is an absolute joy to find a Metro escalator to ride up to the street level.When I find one,I do a little happy dance (discretely).This little girl just thought it was funny - what a doll...(Must be a French girl!)Rue de SevresMetro Sevres-Babylon75006,…
Église Saint-Germain des PrésÉglise Saint-Germain des PrésOne of the oldest churches in Paris, and it has its own Métro stop.I have featured this church many times before with historical details, but you might like to know that this is a Val d'Osne signpost (totem) and it was created in the 1920s with its luminous opaline globe…
La Seine et des BateauxThe Seine and BoatsIn warm, sunny weather living on a boat moored on the Seine seems like paradise.I will have to remember to check out this scene in winter as wellLa Seine et Pont de Sully75005, Paris.…
Petit Musée de la Table de la Tour d'ArgentLittle Museum of the Table...of the Table? Why, a most famous table, that of La Tour d'Argent. The little museum has a display of cutlery, original menus, and memorabilia from times gone by.Probably the most impressive display, is that of a table,which is laid out exactly as it would have been for…
PiTRPiTROne Paris' graphic street artists, PiTR met another street artist, Ella.When asked how they met, PiTR said:We met each other one autumn evening in 2007 in the streets of St Etienne, while pasting. Ella, who comes from the south of France, was pasting up her first drawings, and I asked her what…
Les photographes à Notre DamePhotographers at Notre DameThis shady corner in front of Notre Dameis often the scene of interviewsand film crews...I have no idea what this is about, but I am guessing that Mr. Orange Scarfis the subject.Notre Dame75004, Paris…
un peu de shopping...Ah, yes, just a quick stopfor a little bit of shopping...(Must be a French girl)rue Brémontier75017, Paris…
Qu'est-ce que c'est? Beautiful color and detail, but what is this?If you know what, you will surely guess where.Paris, bien sûr!…
Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-NevskySaint Alexandre Nevsky CathedralThis Russian Orthodox cathedral, built in 1861, wasthe first Russian Orthodox place of worship in France.This shot was captured in reflectionbon dimancheCathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky 12, rue Daru75008 ParisMétro Ternes ou Métro Courcelles …
l'apartementWith a grand piano,art, a wall of books in French,and fabulous views,even the laundry looked better from this 6th floor windowRue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine75011, Paris…
un garçon et son bateauWhether you are sailing one of these boatsor just watching, it will take you back to childhood(if you ever left)bon weekendJardin du Luxembourg75006, Paris…
le chien de ParisHe owned the street.His master chatted with a friend whilele chien posed for the photographer avenue de Wagram75017, Paris…
La tentationTemptationCan you get so close to your screen that you can almost taste these?At least there is fruitso it must be healthy!Miam-miamRue Mouffetard75005, Paris…
Place des VosgesParis in LoveShoes kicked offand not a care in the worldah, ParisPlaces des Vosges75004, Paris…
Basilique du Sacré CoeurSacre CoeurIn contrast to the Gothic churches of the Middle Ages like Notre-Dame (1163-1240), the Romano-Byzantine style of Sacre Coeur is inspired by churches such as Saint Sofia in Constantinople and San Marco in Venice. The exterior travertine stone, known as ‘Château-Landon’, comes from the S…
vert et turquoiseThe bright green of new spring growthand closed aqua shuttersDo you wonder what lies beyondthe window?28000, Chartres…
Jardin du Palais RoyalPerhaps the water is just a bit too cool yet.A sweater and a light jacket kept her warm while her toes were tempted to take the plunge.bon weekendJardin du Palais Royal75001, Paris…
Le petit garçon et son billetthe little boy and his ticketStrapped in to ride on an imaginary creature in the fanciful carrouselDodo ManègeJardin des Plantes has something for any age,including photographersJardin des Plantes75005, Paris…
Montmartre - deux chaises et le soleilMontmartreSitting in the sun,watching as the world walks byla vie est très belle...Montmartre75018, Paris…
Palais Royal - rue de MontpensierI wonder just how many columns and lanterns there are in Palais Royal?I think more than there are pigeonsbut will count on my next trip.Palais Royal75001, Paris…
Cocktails ou Café?Cocktails or Coffee?The colored cups are not often seen in Paris, but these are Cafés Richard.I would choose Cafés Richard over Starbucks for certain,and I do wish that I had some of these colorful cups for coffee and tea.Café Étienne14, rue de Turbigo75002, Paris …
Église Saint-AugustinÉglise Saint-AugustinAmidst the rooftops and chimney pots, the dome of Saint-Augustin pushes toward the heavens.With no special effects or editing, this scene is seen just as it appeared: a limited color palette and situated against the backdrop of modern Paris buildings.bon dimanche Église Saint…
La TrottinetteThis small park has a playground, tables for ping-pong, a small bandstand,and plenty of green benches.If you go, be careful as you might be run overby the speeding trottinettes.Le Square Trousseau75012, Paris…
