Tuesday, January 31, 2017

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!

Monday, January 30, 2017

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.

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Paris Rouge - la pluie

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

Friday, January 27, 2017

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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Thursday, January 26, 2017

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!

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

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!


Tuesday, January 24, 2017

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.

Monday, January 23, 2017

La couturière

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

Saturday, January 21, 2017

Friday, January 20, 2017

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Le chien...


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

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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?

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

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!

Monday, January 16, 2017

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, January 15, 2017

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.

Saturday, January 14, 2017

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!

Friday, January 13, 2017

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.



















Thursday, January 12, 2017

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.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

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. 

Tuesday, January 10, 2017

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.

Monday, January 9, 2017

Paris jaune



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

Sunday, January 8, 2017

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!

Saturday, January 7, 2017

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. 

Friday, January 6, 2017

Bleu, rouge, bleu, rouge...


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

Thursday, January 5, 2017

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.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Le football


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

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Ombres longues


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

Monday, January 2, 2017

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!

Sunday, January 1, 2017

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.

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