Joyeux Noël

Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois

When the Louvre was the Palais Louvre, this was the church for the palace.  Located directly across the street from the museum, it's well worth a stop. Maybe you'll be lucky enough to hear the chimes.

2 Place du Louvre

75001 Paris

Les Décorations

Last January I noticed that many of the cafés and restaurants had added festive decorations over their signage.  Today, I'm sharing not ONE but THREE photos. Consider it an early Christmas gift, or  perhaps a  Christmas miracle!

Lumières de Noêl

It seems each neighborhood has it's own light displays during the holiday season.  This one by St. Germain des Pres reminded me of those on the Champs Élysées several years ago.

Simple et festive

The Panthéon decorated with trees simply dressed with festive red bows.

Bienvenue Père Nöel!

I'm sure you expected a glorious shot of Paris at Christmas, but I've been saving this for almost a year for this night.  C'est la veille de Nöel!

Noël Est Arrivé !

Galeries Lafayette

Joyeux Noël to each and everyone of my dear readers near and far. You have all touched my life in so many wonderful ways.  My hope for the new year is that we will meet in person one day.

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Paris, le ville des lumières de Noël !

Today, not one but two lovely examples of how Paris dresses herself for the Christmas season. Everywhere, neighborhoods have the most wonderful lights strung across the streets.  J'adore!

Bienvenue à Paris Mes Amies

 la Grand Roue, Tuileries

Today my dear friend Genie and daughter Holly touch their toes on Paris soil for their annual trip to the city they (we) so love.  I found a photo I took about this time in 2008.  Genie and Holly, we all await photos and tales galore of glorious days and evenings spent wandering the streets of Paris meeting new and old friends.  You can follow Genie on her terrific Paris blog, Paris and Beyond.