In January 2010, we stayed in a flat right across the street from
Galerie Vivienne. This beautifully restored 19th century covered passage was hard to resist and we stopped in several times. We had champagne at the little cafe there on our last night. I especially like the glass roof and the wonderful lanterns.
Galerie Vivienne
6 rue Vivienne
Paris 75002
Mètro: Bourse or Palais Royal
I stayed near here on my first trip to Paris and have gone back whenever I'm there.
ReplyDeleteDo you know if the apt. you rented will be available in late August?
I love places like that and look forward to seeing them in person one day ...
ReplyDeleteYou caught the spirit of the place,,,
ReplyDeleteBonjour, Virginia,
ReplyDeleteI saw your comment on Eric's Daily Photo site and followed you here:) I'm not a stalker, just an obsessive Francophile! LUV your pics and the Paris Rouge photos --- what a combination. Red is my favorite color. A tres bonne idea! I've added a link to your blog on mine. A bientot!
The galleries are very nice, but they're not for the tourist looking for a bargain. There are only about twenty left of the hundred or so that were there many years ago when they were in fashion.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure I've mentioned that I used to work in one of Paris's passages, and they're rather special to me. This one is especially beautiful—and you've captured it so well, V!l
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful passage to stroll and shop...or stop for a cup of cafe or a glass of vino!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ! I just love those lights!!
ReplyDeleteI love your new profile photo..beautiful V !
Long Island ice tea sounds perfect for those glasses!!!
How did I not notice the new profile photo??? Beautiful V!!!
ReplyDeletePamela and Chieftess, a thank you to my friend Mary Beth Shelton (Shelton Photography) that is so dear to practice new lights or cameras etc. on me!
ReplyDeleteStarman, I don't show many places in Paris but lèche-vitrine est libre!!!!
Alexa, you'll have to email me where you worked. How wonderful..... I hope! :)
Thrishia, I love your blog and your vintage French postcards!!
Karen, we chatted about this via email and somehow I"ve deleted my bookmark for Janeen's apt. I'm working on it.
Daryl, I hope I'm with you!
VP, thank you
Very good framing of this structure !
ReplyDeleteIt is a handsome arcade, Virginia. These are probably the origins of more modern indoor shopping malls. I much prefer this version.
ReplyDeleteVirginia, I too loved the glass ceiling and the lanterns -- great photo and beautiful reflection in the half-moon window. Simply delightful!
ReplyDeleteGalerie Vivienne is soooo beautiful! I love these lanterns.
ReplyDeleteI love that place!
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