How cute are these little ladies?!! They were sitting in front of my friend Mary and me one afternoon as we enjoyed a sip at a local café across from Saint Sulpice. They were pouring over their map and planning their next sight. When I realized that all three were wearing their handbags just the same way, I chuckledand whipped out my camera.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Un, Deux, Trois Touristes
How cute are these little ladies?!! They were sitting in front of my friend Mary and me one afternoon as we enjoyed a sip at a local café across from Saint Sulpice. They were pouring over their map and planning their next sight. When I realized that all three were wearing their handbags just the same way, I chuckledand whipped out my camera.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Automne dans le Marais
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Le Petit Palais
Alright..... time for some shameless self promotion. Have you considered the new Paris Through Your Lens Calendar for your nearest and dearest amis this holiday season??? Look to your right on the sidebar for the big square that says: LA BOUTIQUE! Merci!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Another Look
Last Wednesday I posted a photograph of *Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole near Notre Dame. One nice reader, Stephanie, supplied us with a link here. Yesterday Jackie, of Jacran Cottage blog, posted her own photograph of this 500 year old building as well. When asked where it was located I added that if you turned to your left, you would see Notre Dame looming a block away. So today, that very view along with a different shot of this most charming restaurant.
* Would one of my dear French readers translate pour moi? I tried Babelfish and it made no sense. Quelle surprise!!!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Tight Fit
Monday, November 16, 2009
Afternoon Walk
Joigny, France
July 2009
Today I join Aileni's Monochrome Weekly group of exceptionally talented photographers.
Click here to see their work as well.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés
This Sunday another peek inside one of Paris' oldest churches, St. -Germain- des -Pres. We've visited several times but it's worth another look I think.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Ooh La La......Paris Rouge IX
Spotted at a brocante in the French countryside
Oh I know what you're thinking.... those Parisians are trés naughty. Well not exactly. These were both snapped in sleepy little towns in the French countryside! My Francophile amie StyleSpy will like these terrific pumps today I think. And about the bottom photo....well they're rouge. Vive la France!!!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Remembrance Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Paris Rouge VIII
Hotel de Ville, Paris
( Paris City Hall)
Thought I'd run out didn't you? Mais non.
A café less than a block from Notre Dame and the Hotel de Ville
I must go back when it's open. I had so much fun photographing this charming place. The wisteria vine was just amazing. I might sneak in another photo from here before I stop!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Les Chapeaux II - The Street Market
More chapeaux, this time in the town of Bray sur Seine. The street market there is just delightful. There were hats to be bought. Have a look.
Lisa tries one one for size!
Labels:
chapeaux,
hats,
hats in France,
Marche de Bray sur Seine
Monday, November 9, 2009
Les Beaux Enfants
Petit French Stranger # 46
Today two very sweet portraits. I actually chatted with le garçon and his grandpa on the streets of Paris. His grandpa was feeding him bites from a cup of glace, so he was a happy boy. La petite fille, was snapped from a distance at the Bois de Boulogne. Don't you love her little smocked dress and very French kerchief?
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The American Cathedral in Paris
Flags of the States
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Napoléon I
UPDATE: I'm adding this link, which has a great number of photographs along with information about the "loving" couple. I'm still researching the name Malmaison.
Merci to Paula for this link explaining the meaning of Malmaison. My, we've all had a little history lesson today. Very interesting. Be sure to read all the comments, more there as well.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Mon Jour de Chance!
Merci, merci my dear Shell,
xx
V
PS Ohhhhh, you want your own SS original you say? Well go right here to her Etsy Store! See how easy? Now we can all have one......or two...............!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Automne á Paris ou á Birmingham?

This is a first on both of my blogs. Today I feature photographs from Paris and my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. I appreciate the similarities between the two places I love the most. Want to guess? Is it Euro Birmingham or Southern Paris???
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
I'm Late!
Le Marais
I was across the street, setting up a shot of those beautiful doors and then life happened. Much more interesting than just a doorway I think.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Row , Row, Row
Another take on the rowboats at the Bois de Boulogne.
I'm joining the terrific photographers at Ailenis's Monochrome Weekly again this week. Please visit and see their fabulous work!
Oh my! My dear amie Shellsheree has done it again. She's used yet another one of my photographs for a delightful Shellsherree watercolor. This time it's macarons. Oh I love them so, and I love her artwork just as much. Merci my dear friend for this honor.
Musée d'Orsay, Les Sculptures
As a rule I shy away from photographing great works of art. I feel that they should be viewed in person and certainly my photographs could never do them justice. I've made an exception today, but perhaps I shouldn't have. I'm not sure. That said, here I am posting two pieces from the Musée d'Orsay. I liked the sculpture against the architectural details of this former railway station turned fabulous museum. At least I didn't have someone take my photo standing in front of them!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Église St. Urbain
This Sunday we go to Troyes, France and visit Église St. Urbain. Construction on this beautiful example of Gothic architecture was begun in 1262 and it wasn't completed until 1389. Unfortunately the church was closed when we visited so I have only exterior shots.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Deux Conversations
An Afternoon at the Bois de Boulogne
The title today is thanks to my dear friend Jilly ( Monte Carlo/Menton DP). Yesterday I shared this photo with her, and she commented that actually it was two conversations, between lady and gentleman, and also the birds! I completely missed that. Merci Jilly!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Chez Julian
I was strolling through my artist friend Shellsherree's great blog and stumbled on this delightful painting. I recognized the car and went straight to my photo stash to find my photo taken in front of Chez Julian. Located in the 4th ème, it is a lovely, if a bit pricey little restaurant. I fell in love with the car thinking I was just exceptionally fortunate to find it parked there. Apparently it's a part of the charm of Chez Julian. Either that, or Cali (whose photo sparked Shell's great artwork) and I both got very lucky!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Hotel de Vauluisant - Bleu in France
The Hotel de Vauluisant, built in 1564, caught my eye with its lovely blue details. Today it serves as a hosiery museum featuring stockings worn my the kings of France. ( Non, I did not visit). It also houses a museum of the history of the province. Worth a look if you get the chance to visit Troyes, France.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
A Showstopping Metro Station
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Café le Nemours
Located by the beautiful Palais Royal and Comédie Française, Café le Nemours is the perfect spot for a glass of bubbly on a warm summer afternoon, or anytime for that matter! Sit outside and admire the lovely view of Place Colette and the colorful Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre Metro station. Come back tomorrow to see that!!
Reflection of our waiter
Labels:
Le Nemours,
Palais Royal,
Paris cafes,
Paris Jaune,
Paris waiters
Monday, October 26, 2009
Couleurs Primaires
Jardins des Plantes
Labels:
Jardin des Plantes,
Paris Bleu,
Paris Jaune,
Paris Rouge
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Église St. Julien le Pauvre
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The Stage Crew - 100 French Strangers Challenge
French Stranger #44
Friday, October 23, 2009
Stohrer - Sinfully Délicieux Since 1730
Recently our blog friend Katie (Katiefornia) has been frolicking around Paris and posting some yummy treats she's been buying on a regular basis at Stohrer's. Established in 1730 by the former pastry chef at Versailles, it has been one of Paris' most revered patisseries ever since. It is located on rue Montorgueil in the 2 ème. Katie's photographs resulted in yet another delightful Shellsherree original. Today I follow along in Katie and Shell's fine footsteps ( am I a copy chat?) and show you my photos of this beautiful shop as well. Now, it's time to get back to my book..... French Women Don't Get Fat!
Labels:
Paris patisserie,
Paris shops,
rue Monntorgueil,
Stohrer's
Thursday, October 22, 2009
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