La différence

L'amour at Place des Vosges. 

La famille et le pigeon

Place des Vosges, bien sûr.

Alexis

You all know Alexis by now. He has this lovely shop, just off Places des Vosges. He designs over the top wedding and evening gowns. Unlike many Parisian shop owners I've met over the years, and become friends with, Alexis more or less lets me have the run of his shop. He nods, turns his back and gets on his cell phone, smoking a mile a minute. I can accept that. Left on my own, I find things such a this lovely sketch and swatch on a chair! Merci Alexis.

Attente

I'm sure there are lots of scenarios that we could all come up with here.  Whatever his story, it's obvious that he was not enjoying the lovely summer afternoon at the Place des Vosges alone.  

Loisir

Place des Vosges

The French have perfected leasure time.  I've never had the nerve to just kick off my shoes and stretch out in the grass, but I've thought about it!

L'artiste - Place des Vosges

This sidewalk artist at Place des Vosges, actually had some nice work for sale. Our friend Marie bought a little print and I took his photograph for her.  He seemed a little skeptical!

Les cinq dames

Enjoying this beautiful summer day in the Place des Vosges.  I smiled when I saw them.  They reminded me of this photo.  This group seems a bit friendlier!

Do you think they are tourists or Parisiens?  I can't decide.