Thursday, December 31, 2015
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Monday, December 28, 2015
Charmant
Spotted at the Notre Dame International High School in Verneuil-sur-Seine, FR. This was taken during my visit there in mid November. As you can see, They have had some warmer temps as well and we found geraniums blooming in Paris as well.
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Sunday Church Series - Saint-Denis Basalique
This organ was built in 1841 by Aristide Cavaillé-Coll. Click HERE to read more about this magnificent organ and hear it being played as well.
Saturday, December 26, 2015
Friday, December 25, 2015
Thursday, December 24, 2015
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Paris Rouge - Au Printemps
I do believe that the Christmas windows at Printemps were some of the most magical for the children of Paris, in 2010.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Noël Arrive!
La Grande Roue de Paris at Place de la Concorde is nothing less than spectacular. I took this photograph in November, 2008 and this year I passed by during the day and it appeared the lighting etc. was a bit different. Several years ago Peter Olson and I went up and although it was a drizzly day, the view of Paris from above was spectacular.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Christmas Cheer!
If you are very, very good, Père Noel might leave Doni Belau's beautiful new book, Paris Cocktails, in your Christmas stocking. I would have bought it just for the clever rouge cover alone, but inside you will find gorgeous photographs and over 100 tasty cocktail recipes. Doni as many of you know, is the editor of the fabulous Girls Guide To Paris website for all things Paris.
PS Try the Education Sentimental on page 168. Don't let the name fool you.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
Sunday, December 13, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
La fille dans l'arbre
This young girl was having a grand time climbing this tree in the playground area at the Saint Médard church on rue Mouffetard. There were several boys looking on as she climbed higher and higher!
Of note: This was just one day after the attacks in Paris, and it was good to see Parisians out and enjoying the beautiful sunny Sunday.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Remembering
second visit to Paris in November, 2008 was my first taste of Noël in Paris. The entire façade of Galeries Lafayette was draped in lights. It was amazing. In recent years they have pared down the building lights, I would venture due to the electrical costs.
Thursday, December 10, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Monsieur K
Steve shows us the beautiful 16th century conference room overlooking the grounds.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
la Garde Républicaine
As Mary and I were having a look at the beautiful library at the Institut de France, I glanced out of the window and was stopped in my tracks. The Republican Guard was parading by below in the pouring rain. I had already been told no photos in the library which I understood, but decided to press my lens against the window and get a few shots, in hopes that no one heard the clicks.
Monday, December 7, 2015
Pétanque à Place Dauphine
Sunday, December 6, 2015
Saturday, December 5, 2015
Friday, December 4, 2015
Nöel est ici!
Galeries Lafayette is known for their magnificent holiday decorations and this year did not disappoint. I have photographed for many years and I believe that this year is ranks very high on my list! I especially loved this image as it reflects the stores beautiful galleries.
For more photographs of this year's spectacular decorations, please visit my photo essay on Bonjour Paris.
Today, I also join James' Weekend Reflections right HERE!
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Les Mouettes
I spent this afternoon in Paris alone. I started in a place I love, Tuileries. It was a gray afternoon, but I decided to seize the day and just take time to do what I love most in Paris..... nothing but wander. As I approached the first pond, I noticed seagulls flocking around a gentleman in a motorized wheelchair, taking great delight in feeding them. I think this might have been an afternoon ritual for all of them. When done, he left and they lingered, perching on the edge of the fountain....hoping.
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
CDP Theme Day - Your Shop Windows
One of the perks of visiting Paris in mid November is that the city's grands magasins are decked to the hilt for Christmas. Printemps' windows were magical and drew many children who looked on in awe. I think this photo is also a nice Paris Rouge addition!
To see the other shop windows around the world from my fellow City Daily Photobloggers click HERE!
To see the other shop windows around the world from my fellow City Daily Photobloggers click HERE!
Printemps
64 Boulevard Haussman
75009 Paris
Monday, November 30, 2015
Always Be Ready
When in Paris, you never know what you will walk up and find. As we made our way through the usually quiet Place Dauphine, I spotted this mime having a casual conversation with two women. Only in Paris!
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Friday, November 27, 2015
Pluie à Paris
As we exited the Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre metro, it was gently raining. If memory serves, not one of us had an umbrella. Oh well, the reflections made up for the rain!
Today I happily join James' Weekend Reflections right here!
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Liberté,Égalité,Fraternité
On previous visits to Paris, we might have walked right past these sentiments painted on a Parisian street, but after the events of 13 novembre, this one caught Mary's eye right away and she pointed it out to me. Merci Mary, my very best spotter in Paris. May our Parisian friends stay safe.
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Un autre jour à Paris
Last Sunday was a gloriously sunny day in Paris. After the events that took place on Friday night, and the gray, quiet day on Saturday, Parisians (and tourists) flocked to the streets and cafés, with what seemed like a craving to get back to normal again. We made our usual Sunday pilgrimage to rue Mouffetard (sadly no dancers), had a lovely lunch with our friend Anne and made our way up the rue stopping to buy scarves and gifts. I could hardly wait to get down to the Jardin du Luxembourg to photograph the mums, the pétanque players and people watch. We arrived to find it closed as were all of Paris' gardens. Not to be denied, I pushed my lens through the bars and saw two gendarmes patrolling the empty gardens. The mums in the afternoon sun were my consolation prize.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Bonjour mon ami
Sunday, November 22, 2015
Sunday Church Series - Remembering
On Monday, following the terrorist attacks on Friday evening, I slipped into the majestic Église de la Madeleine. There was a noon mass in process. Candles were lit all around the church. I suspect there were more than usual.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Je suis Paris
Palais Royal
I returned home yesterday from a week in Paris I shall never forget. It was a week filled with fear and horror but more importantly, a week filled with love, laughter, friends, the kindess of strangers, new sites, old familiar favorites and a renewed love of Paris. Vive la France!
Today I join James' Weekend Reflections
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Je Suis Paris
Dear Friends,
As you may know, I am in Paris this week. I have received many inquiries regarding our safety and many kind comments. Please know that we are safe and join us in praying for those who lost their lives or were injured in the senseless attacks last night.
As you may know, I am in Paris this week. I have received many inquiries regarding our safety and many kind comments. Please know that we are safe and join us in praying for those who lost their lives or were injured in the senseless attacks last night.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
All That Glitters
Without a doubt, Galeries Lafayette is one of the most elaborate of all the Grand Magasins in Paris. The gorgeous dome is jaw dropping and during the Christmas season, it is spectacular. Next week I will be meeting Indré Gasiune, their International Online Reputation Manager for a tour, photos and lunch. I promise to share many photos of GL all dressed up for the holidays!
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Le fabricant de bulle
On November 1st, I posted a photograph of two young girls popping giant bubbles at the Hôtel de Ville. Many have asked what was used to produce these delights. Here is the young man, who with a shallow pan, a jug of bubble solution, two sticks and some string, produce these rainbow colored bubbles to the amazement of young and old!
Friday, November 6, 2015
Le reflet et les chaussures
I never met a Paris shoe store window I didn't adore.
Today I join James' Weekend Reflections right HERE! Go see the others.
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Les feuilles
Ladurée's newest shops devoted to nothing but chocolat. How divine.
14 Castiglione
75001 Paris
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Paris 2 Pattes
What could be more fun than seeing Paris with a real Parisian guide in a drop dead orange Citroën 2CV!! They even tuck a parapluie noir onboard just in case it rains in Paris! HA