Entrée des Fournisseurs, in the Marais, specializes in buttons, ribbons, yarn, felt and trims, and much more. I snapped this display shortly before I was told not to take photographs. Pardonnez-moi, Madame!
Thanks for the warning—I must go to this place, but will be extra sneaky with my camera when I do. Glad you got this fabulous shot before you were made to desist!
Well, it was worth getting ticked off for! But honestly.... don't they want the free publicity? I've started handing out cards with my blog address on it.
I'm disappointed that I didn't see this shop because I was on a mission to find some ribbon for a friend while in Paris this past April. I did find a beautiful ribbon shop near St. Eustache and was also chastised for taking a photo.
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
14 comments:
so glad you got this one - a beautiful image!
I find that so funny here that you have to ask to take pictures , even if it is the outside of a flower shop.
I am glad you got this image though so pretty!
Happy New Year!
WELL SEEN & WELL DONE!
Thanks for sharing!:)
-GODT NYTT ÅR / HAPPY NEW YEAR, to YOU!
Ah yes, that ribbon espionage is a serious business, V. Keep up the good work. ;)
Thanks for the warning—I must go to this place, but will be extra sneaky with my camera when I do. Glad you got this fabulous shot before you were made to desist!
Glad your camera wasn't confiscated.
I've been to that shop ... it was breathtaking! I don't think I could ever find it again though!
Who do they think you were spying for? The KGB?
xxx
I'll never understand why shop keepers don't want photos taken in their shops.
Well, it was worth getting ticked off for! But honestly.... don't they want the free publicity? I've started handing out cards with my blog address on it.
I believe that I've been to this shop too. Might it have been on Richard's tour?
always wunderful fotos here, VJ! And, I luv that new header!1
I'm disappointed that I didn't see this shop because I was on a mission to find some ribbon for a friend while in Paris this past April. I did find a beautiful ribbon shop near St. Eustache and was also chastised for taking a photo.
Ack! How on earth did I miss this place! Looks like heaven to this artist. It is now on my "nest time" list. Merci!
Clandestine shots are always the sweetest. Lovely trim rack!
-Kim
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