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La dame en noir

Rue Mouffetard never disappoints.

City Daily Photos Theme Day - Music

How could I offer any other musician but Christian Bassoul! I met him and his band of singers and dancers in June, 2009, when my family found them on rue Mouffetard. For many of my trips to Paris, I make sure I"m there on Sundays. He is a Parisian treasure.

Today, I join my City Daily Photobloggers for this fun Theme Day! 

Sundays on rue Mouffetard

Sundays on rue Mouffetard, a grand time is had by all, young and old. The locals show up and sing and dance, spectators join in the singing and some join in and dance as well. This petit enfant was giving it some thought! 

Michael

I"ve been photographing this guy dancing on rue Mouffetard since 2009. He's a flashy dresser and great dancer. We've never spoken, but I do believe I might have taken him a print. His favorite dance partner was a tall blonde who dressed to the nines. I hear she moved away a few years ago and now  he dances with several of the regular ladies. You can find them every Sunday around 11 -12. Don't miss it. 

Paris Rouge - Les ballons rouges

Just off rue Mouffetard, I spotted these ballons rouges making a getaway!

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Young At Heart

Chère Nellie, who I photographed for several years when she joined the dancers on rue Mouffetard.

Today, I again join my City Daily Photoblogger friends around the world. Have a look HERE to see their great images! 

Afternoon at the Mouffetard Café

Oh this brings back so many good memories of days spent along rue Arbalète and rue Mouffetard.

Walking Home On Rue Mouffetard

Many lovely memories on this rue in Paris.

Dimanche à rue Mouffetard

The locals who gather on rue Mouffetard each Sunday, are really good! I guess they get a lot of practice. 

Nos drapeaux!

Today, here in America we honor those who have lost their lives in service to our country. I love this image taken on rue Mouffetard, just two days after the terrorist attacks on Paris in 2015.  I love this solidarity among the country I call home and my second home.

On rue Mouffetard

Three friends enjoyed an afternoon aperitif on rue Mouffetard.

I Love This Place

I have walked past Café Mouffetard what seems like a million times over the years. I've even had a glass of wine right there a time or two as well.

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.

Massage gratuit

This Sunday, as Mary and I strolled up rue Mouffetard, we spotted the free massages. I was as frequently the case, struggling with my sciatica, and this seemed like a dream come true. In my franglais, I explained, avec some sign language, that I really needed help with that area. As Mary took the camera, she captured the start and I'm happy to report that Monsieur helped my back. I was happy to put quite a few euros in the cup!

Tonight, as I am again dealing with the same problem, I'm wishing I could take advantage of  Monsieur's expertise!

Le miroir

Le Vierre à Pied, a charming little café on rue Mouffetard, with a very kind owner.

118 bis rue Mouffetard

75005 Paris

Today I join again, James' Weekend Reflections right here.

Les mots sages

 Jef Aérosol found near rue Mouffetard. Many of you in the US will understand why I chose this photo today.

Avant et après V

15 novembre the sun came out again in Paris, in many ways. As we headed to rue Mouffetard to watch the locals dance I stopped as we reached the Église Saint-Médard's little playground. I'm guessing this spunky jeune fille was showing either her brother or a friend how to climb a tree! As we turned the corner, Mouffetard and the surrounding area's cafés were bustling with Parisians anxious to resume life in Paris. Vive la France!

La fille dans l'arbre

This young girl was having a grand time climbing this tree in the playground area at the Saint Médard church on rue Mouffetard. There were several boys looking on as she climbed higher and higher!

Of note: This was just one day after the attacks in Paris, and it was good to see Parisians out and enjoying the beautiful sunny Sunday.

Paris Rouge - La Clé

This key shop on rue Mouffetard always makes me smile. I love that big red key overhead. Locks are very important in Paris I've learned. Apartments have formidable locks and learning how to make them work has caused me many panicky moments.

Just a reminder that my photograph graces the cover of Juliet Blackwell's new novel, The Paris Key!