Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3eK5y6ajJz8HLnMAYDwQsS9SJVLj0XzYWlsBTitIfBBK7ANW3-nbhRQjvHqJPZbOvG6Y-wuJ0n2eRB3P6mKd5HL81EnddA7WiJqdARRjvNgpiDzzPULP2ln6-i94e7yCB886H-4XMAdY/s1600/2012+Oct+9+Tuesday_101DSC_9433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3eK5y6ajJz8HLnMAYDwQsS9SJVLj0XzYWlsBTitIfBBK7ANW3-nbhRQjvHqJPZbOvG6Y-wuJ0n2eRB3P6mKd5HL81EnddA7WiJqdARRjvNgpiDzzPULP2ln6-i94e7yCB886H-4XMAdY/s640/2012+Oct+9+Tuesday_101DSC_9433.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One of the oldest covered market in Paris </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">features Baltard style glass and ironwork with high ceilings</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">and an expanse of windows. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">These architectural details permit </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">much natural light and great ventilation.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">85 bis, boulevard de Magenta</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">75010, Paris</span></i></div>

Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin

Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin One of the oldest covered market in Paris  features Baltard style glass and ironwork with high ceilings and ...

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Le Train Bleu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAexNMvHmAa4mmdH2tWxjkoKPk7hBNu6T4pID60Sua_2B8s0VmsJjZK-YOZkc-pz_mX8ofoOTbgWfSQKGUCtIp2AbJiNePWVKWlooHVnT49cciJCT4gA1MOUQ2r7a4B7gn6sw3mTiXYs/s1600/2014+Sept+19+Fri+++++_20140919+265+DSC_9376b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivAexNMvHmAa4mmdH2tWxjkoKPk7hBNu6T4pID60Sua_2B8s0VmsJjZK-YOZkc-pz_mX8ofoOTbgWfSQKGUCtIp2AbJiNePWVKWlooHVnT49cciJCT4gA1MOUQ2r7a4B7gn6sw3mTiXYs/s640/2014+Sept+19+Fri+++++_20140919+265+DSC_9376b.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Le Train Bleu</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">High above the platforms of Gare de Lyon </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">sits this elegant restaurant, Le Train Bleu.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Although the menu is rather expensive,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">one can enjoy the ambiance with a glass</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">of wine or Champagne.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Le Train Bleu</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Gare de Lyon</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Place Louis Armand</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">75012, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Le Train Bleu

Le Train Bleu High above the platforms of Gare de Lyon  sits this elegant restaurant, Le Train Bleu.   Although the menu is rather expensive...

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Tombant en ruines

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUp8WavKZQHujkFq8EJmLZr5PiNY3KsfLisvOgjf9ic37vN5ZWsQ3Hgzbc4xhihxiRJgYh0s-j4iHIpMlRlGV6GXoRg-xV4ltHtivA3MsQPCyloEFP_In1f6vq2oalnbeARZt2-X605M/s1600/2014+Sept+16+Tues++++_20140916+451+DSC_7965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSUp8WavKZQHujkFq8EJmLZr5PiNY3KsfLisvOgjf9ic37vN5ZWsQ3Hgzbc4xhihxiRJgYh0s-j4iHIpMlRlGV6GXoRg-xV4ltHtivA3MsQPCyloEFP_In1f6vq2oalnbeARZt2-X605M/s640/2014+Sept+16+Tues++++_20140916+451+DSC_7965.jpg" width="414" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">In need of repair</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">but the ghosts are free</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">to come and go</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What a beautiful tomb this </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">once was</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Père Lachaise</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">75020, Paris</span></i></div>

Tombant en ruines

In need of repair but the ghosts are free to come and go What a beautiful tomb this  once was Père Lachaise 75020, Paris

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rue des Carmes - une cour

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpa1jkSnvtLD_sSYFCGDqmI5b5w-nb4e65qLh0zZkp4WLoFlcUFA7ijBJlBvUt3KFydcoyVNdeg78bhDZFtjV56luct-clnspRIHu4O71YYCP9HJUmB1Hmr7Ud6WNYuLtTuAinleEvSKQ/s1600/2013+Nov18+Paris+_20131118+125+DSC_0231.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpa1jkSnvtLD_sSYFCGDqmI5b5w-nb4e65qLh0zZkp4WLoFlcUFA7ijBJlBvUt3KFydcoyVNdeg78bhDZFtjV56luct-clnspRIHu4O71YYCP9HJUmB1Hmr7Ud6WNYuLtTuAinleEvSKQ/s640/2013+Nov18+Paris+_20131118+125+DSC_0231.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A small courtyard several steps </div><div style="text-align: center;">below the street level</div><div style="text-align: center;">still boasts an assortment of</div><div style="text-align: center;">dried hydrangea blooms.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Originally a church or cloister,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am not sure of its function today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>14, rue des Carmes</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>75005, Paris</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

rue des Carmes - une cour

A small courtyard several steps  below the street level still boasts an assortment of dried hydrangea blooms. Originally a church or cloiste...

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Carriage lamps and red geraniums

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yaWtYTEVmeuN2mG12REZH2SzGnt_MankyJT8u9iGFEJvwnAjWXZkRByF7lDpMlRzkyLUBmvk-eG9rWIK2z2wO_Z-GC9dCWswQsguCAJNgjRiT03eo8GTIaQRkB2r6pwpJ4SrBHYuLeA/s1600/2014+Sept+16+Tues++++_20140916+068+DSC_7580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-yaWtYTEVmeuN2mG12REZH2SzGnt_MankyJT8u9iGFEJvwnAjWXZkRByF7lDpMlRzkyLUBmvk-eG9rWIK2z2wO_Z-GC9dCWswQsguCAJNgjRiT03eo8GTIaQRkB2r6pwpJ4SrBHYuLeA/s640/2014+Sept+16+Tues++++_20140916+068+DSC_7580.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The clear Paris sky</div><div style="text-align: center;">provided a serene backdrop </div><div style="text-align: center;">for these carriage lamps </div><div style="text-align: center;">and red geranium flower boxes</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">28, rue Gabrielle</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75018, Paris</span></i></div>

Carriage lamps and red geraniums

The clear Paris sky provided a serene backdrop  for these carriage lamps  and red geranium flower boxes 28, rue Gabrielle 75018, Paris

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Passage Jouffroy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOt92UNFLNKRNS0sbyVSUzfDydslWLL1U1wIJcrMEFJNN89X8lfEttbsHJuu9HnVHi7bVyADdLzBRmhyphenhyphenpAcCODeCO2ye_yLFXdOeXm8RYTtjE2xzkjK5sts5QaeB2clWKD7WwC1wtbFO4/s1600/2011+April+18+DSC_0351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOt92UNFLNKRNS0sbyVSUzfDydslWLL1U1wIJcrMEFJNN89X8lfEttbsHJuu9HnVHi7bVyADdLzBRmhyphenhyphenpAcCODeCO2ye_yLFXdOeXm8RYTtjE2xzkjK5sts5QaeB2clWKD7WwC1wtbFO4/s640/2011+April+18+DSC_0351.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Passage Jouffroy</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">How much would you love to have</div><div style="text-align: center;">a light fixture <i>comme ça</i>?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was not for sale and</div><div style="text-align: center;">would not have fit in my carry-on.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Tant pis pour moi!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Passage Jouffroy</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Boulevard Montmartre</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>75009, Paris</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Passage Jouffroy

Passage Jouffroy How much would you love to have a light fixture comme ça ? It was not for sale and would not have fit in my carry-on. Tant ...

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Église Saint Pierre de Montmartre

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3Piugue1VC8SGh4wazfYZeOBk_wL3ist-zOTLPGVmye1U2MvsbbOpZZY4AAhVTrAOgbBhrJkC-9i5TSh78S22SRshonQshJYYVdYdYDWXWbyYf2H5XhVaryEd7jFiX3UzzOK-FU4nWA/s1600/2014+Sept+16+Tues++++_20140916+186+DSC_7698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="740" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih3Piugue1VC8SGh4wazfYZeOBk_wL3ist-zOTLPGVmye1U2MvsbbOpZZY4AAhVTrAOgbBhrJkC-9i5TSh78S22SRshonQshJYYVdYdYDWXWbyYf2H5XhVaryEd7jFiX3UzzOK-FU4nWA/s640/2014+Sept+16+Tues++++_20140916+186+DSC_7698.jpg" width="492" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Saint Pierre de Montmartre</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Built on the site of a Roman temple and a 7th century Merovingian church, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Saint Pierre de Montmartre was consecrated in 1147</div><div style="text-align: center;"> and is one of the oldest churches in Paris.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">When all of Montmartre is crowded,</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Saint Pierre offers a quiet and cool respite</div><div style="text-align: center;">with shadows and architectural details to discover.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>bon dimanche</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Église Saint Pierre de Montmartre</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">2, rue du Mont Cenis</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75018, Paris</span></i></div>  </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>

Église Saint Pierre de Montmartre

Saint Pierre de Montmartre Built on the site of a Roman temple and a 7th century Merovingian church,  Saint Pierre de Montmartre was consecr...

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Bon Marche

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTxy0WSjIUS6L5TI3r-oqdPDbwBgiiUaQAxNMu8vlKX3DfbKpNd3WBF-Bzjv99MHp-Y5cQIu9Ax-3JA4HLcdiv2R5tf35ftbGaxcNni0ycvPkpcIfOs9Hl2YQCsukeN3n9dny99qR54Q/s1600/DSC_0563blackandwhite.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirTxy0WSjIUS6L5TI3r-oqdPDbwBgiiUaQAxNMu8vlKX3DfbKpNd3WBF-Bzjv99MHp-Y5cQIu9Ax-3JA4HLcdiv2R5tf35ftbGaxcNni0ycvPkpcIfOs9Hl2YQCsukeN3n9dny99qR54Q/s640/DSC_0563blackandwhite.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">le Bon Marche</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The escalators here give a visual challenge</div><div style="text-align: center;">with an abstract sense of movement.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It is difficult enough to find the escLalator going up </div><div style="text-align: center;">in this <i>grand magasin</i> but am I upside down?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">bon weekend</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">le Bon Marche</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">rue de Sevres</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75006, Paris</span></i></div>

Bon Marche

le Bon Marche The escalators here give a visual challenge with an abstract sense of movement. It is difficult enough to find the escLalator ...

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Palais Royal - rue de Montpensier

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomV4d7gsc-tXQs9yeeSktiWfRZAAf7vpWOHkR-mNkuqGET2AmO0LMNeBrKWdB1NhHZkLAdOjQGHkPg-vRsG_-pW0hlYFv79eCIQkphAKY55-7NY8qAUgXQtOZvK4bsjVvMrpD0fxjJDY/s1600/2010+June+18+DSC_0504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiomV4d7gsc-tXQs9yeeSktiWfRZAAf7vpWOHkR-mNkuqGET2AmO0LMNeBrKWdB1NhHZkLAdOjQGHkPg-vRsG_-pW0hlYFv79eCIQkphAKY55-7NY8qAUgXQtOZvK4bsjVvMrpD0fxjJDY/s1600/2010+June+18+DSC_0504.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I wonder just how many columns and </div><div style="text-align: center;">lanterns there are in Palais Royal?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I think more than there are pigeons</div><div style="text-align: center;">but will count on my next trip.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Palais Royal</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75001, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Palais Royal - rue de Montpensier

I wonder just how many columns and  lanterns there are in Palais Royal? I think more than there are pigeons but will count on my next trip. ...

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Hôtel de Sully - le jardin

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszHGBH9SJvdyA47MudZ9DYsi44Qpw2vqyIhPyEAdoMXbLqRi9xqXYQZuiS9TreF2701NbI84t0G7zIfUvNeVvQ4BUaxJoeTy-0ExOMBi-yY0hbGYOin9ZgZhq3t120_grXYYZO91PayA/s1600/2010+June+18+DSC_0662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhszHGBH9SJvdyA47MudZ9DYsi44Qpw2vqyIhPyEAdoMXbLqRi9xqXYQZuiS9TreF2701NbI84t0G7zIfUvNeVvQ4BUaxJoeTy-0ExOMBi-yY0hbGYOin9ZgZhq3t120_grXYYZO91PayA/s1600/2010+June+18+DSC_0662.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">In the orangerie of Hôtel de Sully</div><div style="text-align: center;">you will find this ornate stone lattice </div><div style="text-align: center;">against a backdrop of green....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Green, in the spring, but...</div><div style="text-align: center;">a rich mix of reds and oranges </div><div style="text-align: center;">in the fall</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Hôtel de Sully</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">48, rue Saint Antoine</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75004, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Hôtel de Sully - le jardin

In the orangerie of Hôtel de Sully you will find this ornate stone lattice  against a backdrop of green.... Green, in the spring, but... a r...

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La cour de Petit Palais

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXwa186c8v5b_cgEDRdkQzrqKEfsvH0voKVmmDjJdvNpW38gD19p-l4XMrxORzPTb_ZYaCz7OSmq-zvopxSRLBVJYZkP_ebIbVOZZrYK4kAbYO9gTTh4grUVVZFPfhkNji_qDawA2y_8/s1600/2011+April+13+DSC_0550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="520" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzXwa186c8v5b_cgEDRdkQzrqKEfsvH0voKVmmDjJdvNpW38gD19p-l4XMrxORzPTb_ZYaCz7OSmq-zvopxSRLBVJYZkP_ebIbVOZZrYK4kAbYO9gTTh4grUVVZFPfhkNji_qDawA2y_8/s1600/2011+April+13+DSC_0550.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The courtyard of Petit Palais</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The trapezoid shape of Petit Palais forms an open area </div><div style="text-align: center;">at the center of the building.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Anderson_1-6"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petit_Palais#cite_note-Anderson-1"><span></span></a></sup> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The enclosed area creates a semicircular, peristyle courtyard.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-Worsdale_3-12"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petit_Palais#cite_note-Worsdale-3"><span></span></a></sup>  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The elegant courtyard is considered Beaux Arts style </div><div style="text-align: center;">for the  “symmetrical composition” and “rich decoration in high relief.” </div><div style="text-align: center;">Coupled columns made of pink Vosges granite </div><div style="text-align: center;">and gilt-bronze garlands encircle the courtyard.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Petit Palais, City of Paris Fine Art Museum</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">avenue Winston Churchill</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75008, Paris<br /> </span></i></div>

La cour de Petit Palais

The courtyard of Petit Palais The trapezoid shape of Petit Palais forms an open area  at the center of the building.   The enclosed area cre...

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Les Portes de Parc Monceau

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYFbkS5EtWqgJWjATUBf4w_DTY8y_U3l2SwjgsCETNNjTm_grih0ViIB6wRfqOKunrT_Tx42tOYtIxs9g0PGYlqEOWRxW_YgF-MflJrtuL9MbihpCR48SOjZHb90c5mI_grA-eqI17NE/s1600/2012+Mar+30+Paris_094DSC_5042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYFbkS5EtWqgJWjATUBf4w_DTY8y_U3l2SwjgsCETNNjTm_grih0ViIB6wRfqOKunrT_Tx42tOYtIxs9g0PGYlqEOWRxW_YgF-MflJrtuL9MbihpCR48SOjZHb90c5mI_grA-eqI17NE/s1600/2012+Mar+30+Paris_094DSC_5042.jpg" width="450" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Gates of Parc Monceau</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Gabriel Davioud (1824-1881) was given the job </div><div style="text-align: center;">of creating the monumental entrances for this quiet park on boulevard de Courcelles</div><div style="text-align: center;">with the imposing gilded wrought iron gates.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The details have been meticulously maintained, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and reflect the afternoon sun.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Parc de Monceau</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">35, boulevard de Courcelles</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75008, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Les Portes de Parc Monceau

The Gates of Parc Monceau Gabriel Davioud (1824-1881) was given the job  of creating the monumental entrances for this quiet park on bouleva...

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le jour de Pâques

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6UkHHynp9dm5ysNpV32Me_7Dv9pbjZzR7h0J6eIsZHCjzXaGVwvivUL4lLOZ32KGQo0fMEksvfb1PkikAQ_-r2KthMPPeElB1XXHHRJYoC6BbxgM6WRRWJiAhzUkWXqYwOO7u6e1R3g/s1600/2011+April+16+DSC_0177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6UkHHynp9dm5ysNpV32Me_7Dv9pbjZzR7h0J6eIsZHCjzXaGVwvivUL4lLOZ32KGQo0fMEksvfb1PkikAQ_-r2KthMPPeElB1XXHHRJYoC6BbxgM6WRRWJiAhzUkWXqYwOO7u6e1R3g/s1600/2011+April+16+DSC_0177.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Easter Day</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The angelic, plaintiff expression</div><div style="text-align: center;">seemed perfect for this Day.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">joyeuse Pâques</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Église Saint-Jean de Montmartre</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">19, rue des Abbesses</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75018, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

le jour de Pâques

Easter Day The angelic, plaintiff expression seemed perfect for this Day. joyeuse Pâques Église Saint-Jean de Montmartre 19, rue des Abbesse...

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Des Grandes Maisons

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCUJh3EFlY-ML842LZQJD3jh0wKPlmc_eEl47UGyEyjcIWVexIN8dOPcMiTCjdhjO0eASJqEySiIBlaoNj0MzZZVAknhb0qUNQc2XTuuOjDpH7OdzQCNsJyAYpYIlvZ_hBJEhL6n7Ad8/s1600/2012+Mar+30+Paris_087DSC_5035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPCUJh3EFlY-ML842LZQJD3jh0wKPlmc_eEl47UGyEyjcIWVexIN8dOPcMiTCjdhjO0eASJqEySiIBlaoNj0MzZZVAknhb0qUNQc2XTuuOjDpH7OdzQCNsJyAYpYIlvZ_hBJEhL6n7Ad8/s1600/2012+Mar+30+Paris_087DSC_5035.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These beautiful homes overlook Parc de Monceau.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I do not know which view is better:</div><div style="text-align: center;">The homes seen from my vantage point in the park,</div><div style="text-align: center;">or the park seen from the grand balconies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Parc de Monceau</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75008, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Des Grandes Maisons

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le Génie de la Liberté

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhamoiY8CAbhopdgTpy23wgcX9ALWiPEwlOYU2uRVLK0N89ecoTdgzWNz4mTmoCyq8Vz6KoPjb2AVAQLW5HXPzmztRnLDv0vdYs6UnDKCPmdA99qh4DxErJWwotJ00D5K5kEjXA5wbbXyQ/s1600/2011+April+14+DSC_0206.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhamoiY8CAbhopdgTpy23wgcX9ALWiPEwlOYU2uRVLK0N89ecoTdgzWNz4mTmoCyq8Vz6KoPjb2AVAQLW5HXPzmztRnLDv0vdYs6UnDKCPmdA99qh4DxErJWwotJ00D5K5kEjXA5wbbXyQ/s1600/2011+April+14+DSC_0206.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Colonne de Juillet</div><div style="text-align: center;">(July Column)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Seen from the street below, the gilded "spirit of freedom"</div><div style="text-align: center;">appears ready to take flight into the blue sky</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This towering Corinthian-styled column is topped with </div><div style="text-align: center;">Auguste Dumont's "Génie de la Liberté" </div><div style="text-align: center;">built between 1835 and 1840 to commemorate </div><div style="text-align: center;">the 1830 revolution</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Colonne de Juillet</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Place de la Bastille</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75004, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

le Génie de la Liberté

Colonne de Juillet (July Column) Seen from the street below, the gilded "spirit of freedom" appears ready to take flight into the ...

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Église de la Sainte-Trinité

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfRnGKPNtDabiM9bfs_2Gnw8Sigeitu1oZzTHzglOxSUi-kyvtVx7F7aQktX5tGQeBbeB8esfv8MIw5ot3I7s7ja3K8cLG8LMZRFuukqIXRvIR80bLbAj6ryCCPkfahRs-Gid1IwJGeg/s1600/2011+April+13+DSC_0374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihfRnGKPNtDabiM9bfs_2Gnw8Sigeitu1oZzTHzglOxSUi-kyvtVx7F7aQktX5tGQeBbeB8esfv8MIw5ot3I7s7ja3K8cLG8LMZRFuukqIXRvIR80bLbAj6ryCCPkfahRs-Gid1IwJGeg/s1600/2011+April+13+DSC_0374.jpg" width="424" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Église de la Sainte-Trinité</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">"La Trinité" features architecture of the Second Empire period, </div><div align="center">and it was built between 1861 and 1867 at a cost of almost 5 million francs.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The exterior is impressive,</div><div align="center"> filling the Paris skyline with its 63 meter tall bell tower </div><div align="center">and topped with a dome.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>bon dimanche</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family: Times;"></span></em> </div><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">Église de la Sainte-Trinité</span></em></div><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">Place d'Estienne d'Orvez</span></em></div><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family: Times;">75009, Paris</span></em></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>

Église de la Sainte-Trinité

      Église de la Sainte-Trinité       "La Trinité" features architecture of the Second Empire period, and it was built between 1...

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Rue Bonaparte - une cour

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRpN_jXibhAQbgbrlPJdirPZuGYseoy8MLDJvOliRoZh3dKd8nKr3Mch37NBAMbVRHN2lDrVqsKnV-Y95tKiWr_eF54B_44UGEV0f9n1X8lK7S0uMSxTWuGZCbjHlqjHXGIA6LyrVTYg/s1600/2013+Nov21+Paris+_20131121+581+DSC_2266.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRpN_jXibhAQbgbrlPJdirPZuGYseoy8MLDJvOliRoZh3dKd8nKr3Mch37NBAMbVRHN2lDrVqsKnV-Y95tKiWr_eF54B_44UGEV0f9n1X8lK7S0uMSxTWuGZCbjHlqjHXGIA6LyrVTYg/s1600/2013+Nov21+Paris+_20131121+581+DSC_2266.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The large door was ajar, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and a slight push was all it took </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This empty courtyard on rue Bonaparte</div><div style="text-align: center;">was charming and the fresh buds of spring</div><div style="text-align: center;">will give it a new look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">rue Bonaparte</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75006, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Rue Bonaparte - une cour

The large door was ajar,  and a slight push was all it took This empty courtyard on rue Bonaparte was charming and the fresh buds of spring ...

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Les portes de Palais Royal

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacy6MS8kueBpx4ThgLPdEj3eX75kjgE_qwUats5uRcnpq9Uw3BC56yJj_4TKR89dXW38GOVsBc1hfVlzw-P2-4wI3cyD_HTztq8f9m9L25Y4aQGC6uKVSywnzF3DiHP8j39GJcN_l7Gk/s1600/2012+Jan+11+1st_0098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjacy6MS8kueBpx4ThgLPdEj3eX75kjgE_qwUats5uRcnpq9Uw3BC56yJj_4TKR89dXW38GOVsBc1hfVlzw-P2-4wI3cyD_HTztq8f9m9L25Y4aQGC6uKVSywnzF3DiHP8j39GJcN_l7Gk/s1600/2012+Jan+11+1st_0098.jpg" width="436" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Gates of Palais Royal</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">These gold spears on the gates </div><div style="text-align: center;">must receive a coat of paint each year</div><div style="text-align: center;">as they always look as if they are solid gold </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh, they do close and lock the gates each</div><div style="text-align: center;">evening so do not fall asleep on one of the benches or</div><div style="text-align: center;">you may be forced to spend the night</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Jardin du Palais Royal</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75001, Paris</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>

Les portes de Palais Royal

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Galerie Véro-Dodat

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBu0plw9WkL4kCaOglB7yD25_gicUA389NCXtMHLh0dhieStHGbmkG81RJqXiUlMj8sFJ42gMCf1L1qUzHt342x3hu0BL-obWKqkBx2aDu5dvDrfRjVxcK8SBHcz9MO8xEuLm4oKYg_4/s1600/2012+Jan+16+2nd_0698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="760" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqBu0plw9WkL4kCaOglB7yD25_gicUA389NCXtMHLh0dhieStHGbmkG81RJqXiUlMj8sFJ42gMCf1L1qUzHt342x3hu0BL-obWKqkBx2aDu5dvDrfRjVxcK8SBHcz9MO8xEuLm4oKYg_4/s1600/2012+Jan+16+2nd_0698.jpg" width="522" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Galerie Véro-Dodat</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">In 1826, two friends, Messieurs Véro and Dodat, opened a covered galerie </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">between Rue du Bouloi and Rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau.  </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Built in Neoclassical style with a decor that included details of copper and cast iron, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">along with mirrors and the black and white marble floor, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">it quickly became the darling of Paris.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">This early winter morning photo found the passage</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">in fine order, a close reflection of its 19th century beauty.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Galerie Véro-Dodat</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Rue Jean-Jacques et Rue du Bouloi</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Métro Palais Royal</em></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>75001 Paris</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br /></span></div>

Galerie Véro-Dodat

Galerie Véro-Dodat In 1826, two friends, Messieurs Véro and Dodat, opened a covered galerie  between Rue du Bouloi and Rue Jean-Jacques Rou...

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Rue Raynouard - Passy

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rAkDeyhkjVwXVAuNbyuG3VlwPSKuuYXvYU2Pmx6AqFbs3rvpnbWmSk0T5WN4-3N6fK55G2FSbF-GaskSSto9PpSmNV_Tw1yqK4oNEU30l_rtpM2OsZDBYpk4Xdd6mJz3EG_b9XBhh_g/s1600/2012+Jan+14+1st_0958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="740" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_rAkDeyhkjVwXVAuNbyuG3VlwPSKuuYXvYU2Pmx6AqFbs3rvpnbWmSk0T5WN4-3N6fK55G2FSbF-GaskSSto9PpSmNV_Tw1yqK4oNEU30l_rtpM2OsZDBYpk4Xdd6mJz3EG_b9XBhh_g/s1600/2012+Jan+14+1st_0958.jpg" width="462" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just above the wall-lined street you can see</div><div style="text-align: center;">this wonderful collection of windows, roofs, balconies,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and chimneys all washed in the glow of a winter afternoon's sunliight.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The architecture and textures</div><div style="text-align: center;">have interesting details.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Rue Raynouard</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Passy </span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">75016, Paris</span></i></div>

Rue Raynouard - Passy

Just above the wall-lined street you can see this wonderful collection of windows, roofs, balconies, and chimneys all washed in the glow of ...

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