Le chat noir

Meeps' Parisian cousin, spotted at the Cimetière des chiens. Located in the outskirts of Paris, if you have the time, it's a very interesting side trip!

Le musicien du rue Mouffetard

No matter how many times I travel to Paris, if I"m there on a Sunday, I make my way to rue Mouffetard. The locals gather at the bottom of the street and sing and dance and allow me to take endless photos.

Paris Rouge - la pluie

When in Paris, you'll be much happier if you embrace the rain. 

Paris Jaune

This pool of water flows down from the outside of the Fondation Louis Vuitton to this lower level. Peter tried his best to talk someone, anyone in "charge",  to allow us inside this area so I could get better photos but non. Regardless, I was happy with what I got through the glass walls. Merci Peter for always going the extra mile for my photography!

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La Chaise

As we strolled up and down the many charming passageways around the Bastille area, it seemed that there were many shops that built or rebuilt furniture. I wish I had this old sign!

Trop de peintures

The owner of this stall at Marché aux Puces assured me that he knew exactly where to find any painting I might want. I'm doubtful!

Chateau de Chantilly

Despite gray skies and some fog, our trip to Chateau de Chantilly with friends Anne and Owen Phillips was delightful. The Musée Condé has a magnificent collection of paintings. It's worth the trip just outside of Paris.

La couturière

As we explored many quiet passageways around the Bastille area, we happened upon this workshop.

Paris Rouge - le moto

Spotted in Montmartre, my favorite color!

Nuit au Louvre

On the outside looking in.

Le chien...

est très gentile, according to his loving human. He was the perfect gentleman throughout their long Parisian lunch at La Polidor.

Madame et la moto

The beauty of having a Paris blog for 8 years means you can recycle from time to time. This was taken on my second trip to Paris in November, 2008. I still love it. C'est Paris, n'est-ce pas?

Livres en liberté

Here in my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama, we have some charming little "book houses' on posts stationed around town. I love this free library concept. You share your gently read books and take another from a generous neighbor.

Last November during our walk from the center of Rueil-Malaison to the chateau, we came upon the French version. These former phone booths are now transformed into a lovely free library.  Now I'm regretting I didn't do a little shopping!

Salut!

Something for everyone at the Marché aux Puces. This array of champagne corks made me stop, smile, and appreciate all the many flutes I've had in Paris with friends. Merci Peter Olson, for providing them!

Sunday Church Series - Saint-Étienne-du-Mont

This is one of my favorite churches in Paris, and that says a lot. If you're in Paris and visiting the Panthéon, take the time to walk behind to this beautiful church. Pay your respects to the remains of Saint Genevieve and take in the exquisite  details here.

Les Gants

The French have a flair for displaying their wares most of the time. Here at the Marché aux Puces, this stall owner took a simpler approach. Those white gloves on the top brought back memories of my childhood!

View From Across the Pond

As most of my readers know by now, I arrived in Paris last November the morning after our presidential election. I snapped this photograph a few days later at a newsstand in Gare Lazare.  I have held onto it for several reasons. Maybe I just was hoping for the best, didn't want to be political here or just couldn't really deal with it.  Now, I feel is the time to share.

Le fumeur

This balcony at the Comédie-Française at Place Colette seems to be the favorite spot for a smoke break. Seems like I catch someone almost every trip.

Somewhere In The Marais

Most of the time, I do a fair job of taking archive shots so when I return home, I'll know where I was. I will have to admit for this lovely building, I've got nothing! I know it's in the Marais, but it's one of those photographs that truly don't remember taking. So for now, enjoy this pretty balcony with the lacy ironwork.

UPDATE! Thanks to my kind reader JPD, who left a comment, we all now know this is the Hôtel de Beauvais on Avenue François Miron in the Marais. 

La famille

This sunny morning at the Palais Royal I walked up on this sweet family. I enjoyed watching the older two keep the soccer ball from little brother. He cried and fusses a bit,  then Papa took over and he dried his tears and gave his best effort to finally get his tiny hands on the ball.  Life in Paris.

Paris jaune

Had there been room in my carryon, this cute Parisian waiter would have most definitely gone home with me!

Pont des Arts

I love this bridge. I love it more now that the city of Paris has removed the 45 tons of "love" locks  to save it.  Now with the new glass panels, you can actually see the Seine again!

La neige à Paris

For the four trips to Paris in January, only once, ONCE, was I lucky enough to experience a magical snowfall, January 2010.  That morning held another delightful surprise. For the first time since I had visited Paris, the construction walls had been taken down overnight to reveal the newly restored Colonnes de Buren!  I'm grateful for the wonderful memories of that morning walking through the Palais Royal with Mary. 

Bleu, rouge, bleu, rouge...

Some Parisian cafés have a bit more curb appeal than others. This one was loaded.

La chemise de nuit

I'd love to have seen the petite jeune fille wore this sweet gown. I loved the beautiful antique linens for sale at the Marché aux Puces.

Le football

Not a bad place for a pick up  game of soccer!

Ombres longues

As we left the Louvre, heading to the river, the long shadows caught my eye, then these two walked in......

Honored

I am honored to have this blog chosen as a Top 60 Paris Blog! Many of my dear blog friends were chosen as well. Have a look at the list HERE and see the honorees and find some new blogs to follow!

CDP Theme Day - Photo of the Year

January Theme Day for City Daily Photobloggers around the world is always our favorite photo of the year. This was taken on a rainy Sunday afternoon at the Louvre this past November, 2016.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO MY FAITHFUL READERS. THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY AND EVEN LEAVING A COMMENT. I HOPE YOU WILL CLICK HERE TO SEE THE OTHER CDP PHOTOS OF THE YEAR.