Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Avant et après


As many of you know, I was in Paris last November during the terrorist attacks. We arrived on 12 novembre, so we spent almost a week in Paris in the aftermath. I've not spoken much about our time there but thought I'd share some images for the next few days, chronicling Paris before and after that horrendous evening.

Galerie Vivienne, one of the most beautiful of Paris' passages, was directly across from our apartment. I snapped this on our walk back home our first night in Paris. It strikes me how quiet and peaceful it looks. Built in 1823, it is one of the prettier passages and very well kept with lovely shops and places to dine. 

5 comments:

Kate said...

The iron scrollwork adds to its beauty.

Jeanie said...

This is gorgeous, V. What a beautiful site to see every day. And the b/w is fitting as is this post, today with Belgium.

William Kendall said...

Beautifully detailed, Virginia.

Chuck Pefley said...

Serendipitous timing of your post.

Jack said...

It is beautiful, Virginia. I am not looking forward to the "after" photos.