Café With a View

 On a warmer day, we would have been right up front enjoying the view of Saint-Sulpice.

Jardin du Palais Royal

My favorite garden no matter the season.

Marché Georges Brassens

In the 15th arrondissement, the Marché Georges Brassens is open every weekend. It's just the place for those who love old and used books.

104 Rue Brancion, 75015 Paris, France

Vert å Paris

Have a seat!

Pluie à Paris

My phone weather app is still set on Paris. I opened it today, and see that there will be sunny skies for the next 10 days. We weren't that lucky but as I think of all those in lockdown in Paris right now, I"m glad they have sunny skies to lift their spirits. This view of the rooftops from our apartment made the rain seem worth it. As someone told me long ago, "You don't go to Paris for the weather." Indeed.

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Flamant

Flamant, a lovely fleuriste at 8 rue de Furstemberg 75006

Les Fontaines

 Jardin du Luxembourg

Sunday Church Series, Saint-Sulpice

This newly restored church is even more lovely. I hadn't been inside since 2009. What a difference. 

Reflets

 The newly restored Saint-Germain-des-Prés church is stunning. The afternoon light through the stained glass was amazing. 

Pétanque å Paris

Just before I left for Paris, my friend David Livingston sent an email with one request, pétanque players. I assured him that if the weather cooperated, I"d have some for him. Our last day in Paris, we brunched at Treize then met Peter and walked through the Jardin du Luxembourg . It had poured rain earlier, so there weren't the usual suspects there, but voila! My favorite guys were on their usual court. I'm pretty proud of this one.

Seule

 Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés

As I write this post, I have been home from Paris for a week. We made the wise decision to cut our trip short by 5 days due to the uncertainty of travel and rapidly unfolding virus news. It was a hard decision, but by Thursday, Mary and I were so very thankful we made that decision. Now Paris is under a lockdown, and I think it will happen here soon as well. I've been self isolating since my return and now it looks like it will be much longer than two weeks.

I think this photograph illustrates how it feels right now, alone. Actually I'm not totally alone, I have my chat noir Meeps and very thoughtful daughters and apartment neighbors. I am counting my blessings that I'm safe, healthy and hopefully virus free. I pray the same for all of you.

In the coming days, I will be happy to share my photos with each of you. Thank you for visiting my blog. Stay well mes amis,

Note: The new banner photo was taken from our lovely apartment in the 15eme. We highly recommend and I would be happy to share the contact information!