It seems no matter the season, the city of Paris finds something unusual for the plaza in front of the gorgeous Hôtel de Ville. In June 2010, the whole place was turned into raised bed gardens of all kinds
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How pretty -- I love seeing images of Hotel DeVille. That was only a few blocks from my home base and whenever we finally hit there, whether by metro or foot, I felt like my feet only had to hold out for six more blocks! their displays were always fun!
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
I fell in love with Paris in March 2007. It was as the French say, le coup de foudre : love at first sight. As a result of that trip, my photography took another direction. Since that time I have pursued a career of sorts in photography and dreamed of returning to the City of Light. November 2008 found me strolling the streets of Paris once again. My first visit I was so overwhelmed with the incredible beauty of the city, I photographed it as a "tourist". In 2008 I returned and I looked at the city with more of a photographer's eye. I wanted to capture the unique, the small details, and oh yes - the people! This blog was started as a photo diary of that trip, but I have been most fortunate to return to the city j'adore 15 times since. Each time I leave, I wipe a tear and start planning my list for the next trip. Paris may well be a moveable feast, but I think it's best savored in person! Someone told me that once you have been to Paris, you will leave a piece of your heart. I left mine right there, but I brought home some wonderful memories. It is my pleasure to share them with you.
12 comments:
What a charming spot to stop and smell the roses. I'm sure this little bench has been a welcome sight to many a foot sore tourist.
Very pretty ... Delanoe has certainly made sure this space has been given over to the Parisians.
Le banc à pique-nique n'est pas bien grand. Juste de quoi accueillir un couple d'amoureux.
It is a very special place that must look great in every season, every year. Two fine photos.
How pretty -- I love seeing images of Hotel DeVille. That was only a few blocks from my home base and whenever we finally hit there, whether by metro or foot, I felt like my feet only had to hold out for six more blocks! their displays were always fun!
How fab - missed it - I bet it was just as delightful as it looks on your photos - love that picnic-mini-bench :)
Very gorgeous!
This is sight I dream about while planning my trip!
Murissa @ TheWanderfullTraveler
I've wondered many times why they didn't leave it like that. Ah bon, c'est la vie!
Lovely. I stumbled across a similar event this morning outside the Hotel de Ville in Neuilly-sur-Seine. One of those perfectly French moments!
Gorgeous.
Bertrand Delanoë must have a brilliant team of people to come up with such wonderful ideas. Great image, V.
Clever eyes...I love that bench!
Léia
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