L'Hôtel de Ville

The beautiful Hôtel de Ville Paris, Paris' city hall built in the 16th and 17th centuries.

L'Hotel de Ville avec palmiers

Afternoon light on the Hôtel de Ville, Paris. Since 1357, it's been the headquarters for the city of Paris. I have no idea how the potted palms were able to withstand November's  chilly weather.

Travel Tip: Always check the website as there are often wonderful art/photography exhibits here.

Illuminé

The magnificent Hôtel de Ville, Paris has housed the City of Paris' administration since.....1357!  

l'Hôtel de Ville

L'homme de la photographie

These vintage Paris photographs covered construction walls across the plaza at Hôtel de Ville last month. I was not the only photographer who stood and waited, and waited, and waited till just the right subject walked into our lens.

Après la pluie

Hôtel de Ville ,Paris

Les ombres

Hôtel de Ville

Paris....

during more carefree days, just over a month ago.  Praying things will return to normal soon for the people of Paris.

Today I join James' Weekend Reflections right HERE

CDP Theme Day - Photo of the Year

This moment captured at the Hôtel de Ville in November tops my list for favorite photo of the year.  It was magical watching the gorgeous bubbles float across the façade of this beautiful building.

My fellow City Daily Photobloggers around the world are posting their favorite photo of the year. Click HERE to see them all!

BONNE ANNÉE!

Field Trip, Paris Style

As I was wandering around in front of the Hôtel de Ville, there were several kindergarten classes filing in and out. I wonder what was inside that would appeal to five year olds?

Paris From Above

Taken from a window at BHV Marais, a lovely view of the Hôtel de Ville Paris.

Tombée de la nuit

The Hôtel de Ville, Paris is a show stopper day or night.

Grand-père et moi

I think this little girl was lucky enough to have her grand-père join her for a spin around the ice rink at the Hôtel de Ville.  From the looks of her coat and pants, I think she might have taken a spill or two!

Noël à Paris - Hôtel de Ville de Paris

In addition to the large skating rink that is set up in from of the Hôtel de Ville de Paris, this beautiful double decker carrousel adds to the magic.

Hôtel de Ville

What photographers do while waiting in line...for the Sempé exhibit!

L'arbre dans la fenêtre

Hôtel de Ville

Today, I am pleased to introduce you all to a new blog friend, Natalie.  She has just launched her new blog 

Jewel Yet to Find.  Natalie is a traveler ( but adores Paris), so she starts with the south of France with an armload of divine photos, but who knows where she'll take us next with her wonderful eye!

I hope all of you will stop by for a visit and follow her blog.  Isn't it so much fun to make new friends here?

Noël est arrivé !

It's official, Christmas in Paris has arrived on this blog.  I can't promise it will appear here every day but we'll sprinkle the photographs around.  Today, one of the beautiful trees that flanked the front of the Hôtel de Ville last year.

C'est Magique !!

J'adore le carrousel à Hôtel de Ville!  I have so many. What a delicious find that night in Paris. Actually I shot in January 2010 as well, but it at dusk. This time night had fallen, and it was even more magical. I'll bore you to tears with these.

Watch Your Step!

This gorgeous carrousel was in front of the Hôtel de Ville during the holidays. It's even more magical at night.  This petit garçon needed a helping hand coming down from the upper level.

Slipping and Sliding at the Hötel de Ville

Last year ( and I'm assuming this year as well), the city of Paris created a giant ice rink in front of the gorgeous Hôtel de Ville ( Paris City Hall).  This is a poorly composed photograph but I thought you might enjoy it as I did when, on closer inspection, I noticed the petit garçon in the right corner who was struggling to keep from falling.  I wish I'd noticed him at the time and I'd have stayed with the little fellow as he learned to skate!