Depuis 1824, first known as Cimetière du Sud. Mary introduced me to this Paris cemetery. I've been back several times. If you've not visited, put it on your list.
Peter, I think we did go together on my trip that Nov. with Karen! :) The little one in Montmartre by the church is the one I long to see though, but since it's only open one day a year, what are the chances of that!
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:
The texture and the wall look very good in deed :)
Alas, «Louis» has failed to visit this - or any of the other - cemeteries in Paris...
Neat shot of the door, Virginia...
can't wait to see this place...I definitely put it on my list!
This looks like part of a door to a crypt - yes? It's interesting the aging and patina on cemetery stones/crypts is a resemblance of our lives.
Voila a shot that would delight our friend Owen, a.k.a. "Mr Toad," V. :-) Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)
I'd much prefer to visit Le Grand Colbert!
What a delicious shot with more shades of brown/ochre than an Impressionist's painting.
Isn't this great. The colors . . . the textures . . . the character.
Beautiful shot, V! I actually knew at least one person (Gainsbourg) who is buried here. Amazing.
I don't think anyone could mimic this color and finish. Gorgeous! :)
I will!
I will!
... and we never went together to my favourite one, the Montmartre Cemetery! :-)
Peter, I think we did go together on my trip that Nov. with Karen! :) The little one in Montmartre by the church is the one I long to see though, but since it's only open one day a year, what are the chances of that!
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