The Pont des Arts, a pedestrian bridge, is always alive with musicians, artists and other creative Parisians. This friendly gentleman's music added to our stroll across to the Left Bank.
My first time in Paris we crossed one of the bridges at night and a musician was playing an accordion. It felt like I was standing in an old movie - so poetic and charming. I'll never forget that moment.
Great photo, V! He looks like a happy sort of fellow! I wish we had musicians here who would serenade us. The closest thing to this that I can think of is in Chicago where a street musician is on the corners playing a saxophone with a container for contributions and young kids are beating on white buckets turned upside down with sticks. Not quite the same is it? Ha
I can't believe that in my two trips to Paris I've never managed to walk across the Pont des Arts. Next time, for sure... And a chance for a musician too.
One of my favorite bridges in Paris!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Paris!
ReplyDeleteSi par hasard, su'l pont des arts...
ReplyDeleteWow, what a nice image and musical instrument!
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I see in his smile he likes waht he is doing, great personality !
ReplyDeleteNot a bad way to spend your day -- sitting on the Pont des Arts and playing music. Hope he made a few euros too!
ReplyDeleteMy first time in Paris we crossed one of the bridges at night and a musician was playing an accordion. It felt like I was standing in an old movie - so poetic and charming.
ReplyDeleteI'll never forget that moment.
i wish i could hear him!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo, V! He looks like a happy sort of fellow! I wish we had musicians here who would serenade us. The closest thing to this that I can think of is in Chicago where a street musician is on the corners playing a saxophone with a container for contributions and young kids are beating on white buckets turned upside down with sticks. Not quite the same is it? Ha
ReplyDeleteThis must be an older photo, now you can barely see the sides for all the locks. Unless the city has "cleaned" it again.
ReplyDeleteFrench music is best heard on an accordion.
ReplyDeleteHe sure loves what he's doing, i can tell. But if i was playing music for people on a bridge in Paris.. i'd be happy too! :)
ReplyDeleteSo few locks! This must be soon after a clearing...
ReplyDeleteMy favorite bridge, too. Last summer I finally got to stroll across it with my love, at night. How's that for a wonderful memory?
ReplyDeleteRick and I have a lock on that bridge! At least I hope it is still there! Such a wonderful experience! This photo brings back memories!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen musicians on Pont des Arts, but "only" people having a picnic on a tepid summer evening.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe that in my two trips to Paris I've never managed to walk across the Pont des Arts. Next time, for sure... And a chance for a musician too.
ReplyDeleteI only discovered this bridge on my last trip...and I stumbled onto it just by wandering the streets of Paris...
ReplyDeleteHow I LOVE accordion music!