Thursday, January 14, 2010

Winter at the Hotel de Ville







Today I only left the apartment for a short while. Mary G and I were suffering from a stomach bug , so I don't have hot off the camera shots for you today. Instead, a look at the fun going on at the Hotel de Ville ( Paris City Hall). A large temporary skating rink has been installed and a gorgeous carrousel as well.


UPDATE: We decided to get out tonight and took a cab to la Tour Eiffel, and I got a few decent shots. I'm adding one for your viewing pleasure!
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15 comments:

  1. HarrietJanuary 14, 2010 at 4:40:00 PM CST

    La Tour at her best. Great shot.

    Looks like everyone is having so much fun skating......... so glad we're NOT to have freezing temps tonight! We've had enough of this cold weather and are looking forward to more moderate temps.

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  2. ♥ E.T. Suzy ♥January 14, 2010 at 5:19:00 PM CST

    EIFFEL TOWER!
    EIFFEL TOWER!!
    EIFFEL TOWER!!!

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  3. Louis la VacheJanuary 14, 2010 at 6:52:00 PM CST

    This Hôtel de Ville is for the entire city - but each arrondissement also has its own Hôtel de Ville as well.

    The skating rink comes out each winter.

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  4. KatieJanuary 14, 2010 at 10:39:00 PM CST

    Bummer about your stomach bug; glad you got out for a few fabulous photos of the Tour Eiffel. What fun to ice skate at the Hotel de Ville!

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  5. VirginiaJanuary 15, 2010 at 3:13:00 AM CST

    Suzy,
    I've been waiting all week to hear you say that! :)

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  6. Shell SherreeJanuary 15, 2010 at 8:16:00 AM CST

    Beautiful, all of them! Sorry to hear about your tummy bugs ~ hope you're sparking on all cylinders again tomorrow!

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  7. LaurentJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:11:00 AM CST

    Soory to hear about your stomach bug ... too many restaurants ??? I hope you last days in paris will be fine and congrats for the great pictures posted today.

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  8. JillyJanuary 15, 2010 at 9:13:00 AM CST

    Gorgeous pics as usual. Hope you are feeling better.

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  9. MayaJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:11:00 AM CST

    Wonderful shots! Sorry to hear about the tummy bug. I hope it goes away quickly!

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  10. Petrea BurchardJanuary 15, 2010 at 10:43:00 AM CST

    Viewing pleasure it is, V. Sorry about your bug. I hope it goes away fast so you can enjoy every minute.

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  11. VirginiaJanuary 15, 2010 at 11:36:00 AM CST

    Merci everyone. We rallied like the Parisian troopers that we are and did Pere Lachaise and a lot more today. Time to pack. I'm very sad.
    V

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  12. DarylJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:11:00 PM CST

    I swear there is no bad time or angle for that structure

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  13. StarmanJanuary 15, 2010 at 12:17:00 PM CST

    Le manège has been there forever. At least, since my first trip in 1999. Hope your tummy is feeling better today.

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  14. BarbJanuary 15, 2010 at 6:04:00 PM CST

    Great pic, hope you guys feel better soon....Barb

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  15. TheChieftessJanuary 16, 2010 at 2:19:00 PM CST

    Glad to hear you're on the rebound from the tummy bugs!!! Love, love, love the Eiffel tower shot!!! And how fun to ice skate in front of the Hotel de Ville!!!

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