I used to sit on the grass in that exact spot while cramming for exams with my student friends! Thank you for the memories :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
I've sat there too—the first time I was a teenager and the last was last year, with my 30-something daughters! You make me want to go back to this special spot right now, V—
I've done something like that!!! Recently I visited Paris and this app helped me out so good in Paris, you should check this out! Its an offline Metro RER map so I saved pretty much on Taxi and got lotta info on Tourist Places! And its really a cheap app too!!! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paris-by-metro/id459403677?mt=8
I did stretch out one time on the lawn at Petit Palais with Holly and John but we got some quizzical looks... I did not know that "lawn sitting" was generally not allowed - hah! I know now how to choose wisely.
I'm so doing this the next time I'm in Paris Virginia, even if I have to roll over and get myself up that way haha! the way my knee is behaving at the moment that's exactly how it would be!!
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.
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Pierre
They are all enjoying themselves and what better place than a park in the sun.
I used to sit on the grass in that exact spot while cramming for exams with my student friends! Thank you for the memories :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
A very relaxing atmosphere !
I've sat there! Love the music - just wish I was there this morning. xxx
I've sat there too—the first time I was a teenager and the last was last year, with my 30-something daughters! You make me want to go back to this special spot right now, V—
I'm afraid if I tried that I wouldn't be able to get back up! HA Oh to be young again and wiggle my toes in the grass. :)
I've done something like that!!!
Recently I visited Paris and this app helped me out so good in Paris, you should check this out! Its an offline Metro RER map so I saved pretty much on Taxi and got lotta info on Tourist Places! And its really a cheap app too!!!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paris-by-metro/id459403677?mt=8
Ahhhh...
Try it sometime.
Starman, I might but only if Peter's handy to give me a hand getting up!!!
V
A break in the grass of Place des Vosges is on my to-do-list for many years.
What a great photo for a lazy Sunday afternoon. Love how the sun is bouncing off the buildings.
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Tell me why it takes nerve to kick off your shoes and relax on the grass, missy. I don't follow.
Hi V .. How lovely to laze around on the grass in the sunshine. Great shots. J.
I agree with Petrea !!
next time i will show up just to see how courageous you are !
I did stretch out one time on the lawn at Petit Palais with Holly and John but we got some quizzical looks... I did not know that "lawn sitting" was generally not allowed - hah! I know now how to choose wisely.
hee hee...
«Louis» immediately recognized this as Place des Vosges. He hasn't mastered that French art of relaxation, either....
I'm so doing this the next time I'm in Paris Virginia, even if I have to roll over and get myself up that way haha! the way my knee is behaving at the moment that's exactly how it would be!!
One of my favorite spaces! Lovely to be there at this time of year, I should think!
We are expecting a heat wave this week. If you would have been around, I'm sure you would have kicked off your shoes here! :-)
Peter, well considering how you walk my feet off, I will have to do this next time. You'll have to help me up!
V
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