Les portes bleues

The charming Hôtel Relais Saint Sulpice

3 rue Garancière

75006 Paris

Les Portes Bleues

Probably some of the greatest blue doors in France, not to mention the gorgeous flowers.

Hôtel de Ville

Troyes, FR

Le Dragon

 Seemingly unaware of the ferocious dragon hovering over her head.

Bleu à Paris

I'm never bleu in Paris as I think every day there, no matter the weather, is a delight for me.  I loved this beautiful pale bleu door near the Palais Royal! I love all the wonderful details of course.

Madame et les portes bleues

I spent a lot of time waiting and fuming at people who walked into my shots, until I realized that the human element adds another dimension.  I draw the line with tacky tourists however.  ( And how about those hot pink bags!)

Ma Première Visite à Paris - mars, 2007

Taken the first day I set foot in Paris.  After settling into our room at the Victoria Palace Hotel,  Melissa, Eva and I took a stroll around the neighborhood.  We got a little lost but found this gorgeous doorway along the way.  For the record... the day I fell in love.

Paris Bleu - La cour chachée

Buttes-aux-Cailles

Bleu in Paris VI - Les Portes

Some nice doors that I just discovered from my June 2009 trip. Deux bleus I think.

Portes Bleues Et Un Vélo

Today's photograph was chosen to introduce a wonderful new book to you my dear readers. The cover of French Essence, features a similar door and a bicycle!  This is Vicki Archer's second book, and it debuted in the US this month.  Mine arrived on Saturday, and I've been curled up with it ever since. This is Vicki's second collaboration with the talented Paris photographer, Carla Coulson.  These two make a magical team and their first book, My French Life, is one of my very favorites.


Visit Vicki's blog French Essence and Carla' blog, Carla Loves Photography!