Matinée au Jardin du Luxembourg

This sunny November morning,  I had my choice of green chairs around this fountain at the Jardin du Luxembourg. No kiddos sailing boats, but a few pigeons to keep me company.

Fontaine Saint-Sulpice

I will be presenting a phototalk on Sacred Spaces of Paris at my church, Independent Presbyterian Church this coming Sunday at 10:00 a.m. While gathering photos for my presentation, I discovered this image of the magnificent fountain at Saint-Sulpice.  If you are in the Birmingham area, I hope that you will attend. Everyone is welcome!

Deux Chaises

The only thing missing is the bottle of champagne. 

These green chairs are calling my name. I'm looking forward to pulling one up and propping my feet on a fountain at Tuileries... or maybe Luxembourg Gardens... or most likely the Palais Royal with Peter and Mary.  Paris, je t'aime!

Sunday Church Series - La fontaine

La fontaine de la place Saint-Sulpice ( 1843-1848), designed by architect Louis Visconti, who also designed the tomb of Napoleon.

CDP Theme Day - Shadows and Highlights

 This small fountain at Luxembourg Gardens caught my eye with the late afternoon light and shadows.

Today I join my fellow City Daily Photobloggers around the world who are posting their take on our first of the month theme. Click HERE to see their marvelous posts!

Sunday Church Series - La Fontaine

La Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, designed by Louis Visconti, in 1843, sits on the plaza in front of this beautiful church.Visconti also designed the tomb of Napoleon.

La Fontaine

I feel certain this lovely small fountain at Luxembourg Gardens has a name and perhaps my readers will share that with all of us. As our group sauntered from L'orangerie, Joe and I stopped for multiple photo ops here. Funny, when I take a photo it's often for one reason,  but when I view on my computer with time to contemplate, I sometimes see it in a new way. Now it's evident that the fountain, with its lovely sculptural leaves were cast in copper so that they would take on this lovely green patina. J'adore.

La jeune fille et les garçons

Talk about a Paris memory.... my Eva with brother Davis on the right and our friend from Birmingham, Ethan enjoying the fountain at the Palais Royal one special summer evening.

L'Oisneau de Feu

L'Oisneau de Feu

I have a love /hate feeling about the Stravinsky Fountain.  Although I deep down really love the vibrant colored sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle and her husband Jean Tinguely, the black pieces don't seem to fit there. In addition, I don't think I've ever seen the fountain when all of the sculptures were working and moving as it was designed.  That said, this evening when the Église Saint-Merri was warmly lit, it makes a striking image against this 14th century church.

La Fontaine - Place de la Concorde

 One of two fountains in the Place de la Concorde. One devoted to the Rivers and the other the Seas.  In the evening, they are quite spectacular!

Today I join dear Anita's ( Castles, Crowns, and Cottages)  PARIS SIMPLY IRRESISTABLE PARTY.  She has gathered bloggers from near and far who are featuring what they love about Paris. I'd say this was right up my alley.

Mon Palais Royal

What better photo to end my stay in Paris than one from my first day in Paris last Wednesday.  Peter laughingly calls the Palais Royal  "mine" because I never seem to tire of it.  We stopped at this fountain, put our feet up and relaxed for a few minutes that afternoon.  I was grateful for a little rest as I'd been awake for 24+ hours.  It's hard to say goodbye to Paris but as always,  I'm grateful for the precious time here.  Mary and I will fly home Wednesday.....le sigh!

La Fontaine

Of course you know this lovely place.  Place des Vosges  bien sûr!

Mon Coeur...

Stravinsky Fountain

Niki de Saint Phalle 1985

est à Paris!

The Funkiest Fountain in Paris

Yesterday, I promised you another trip to the Centre Georges Pompidou. Here we are at the Stravinsky Fountain. When Niki de Saint Phalle and Tinguely collaborate, it's going to be something funky, colorful, and fun! Created in 1982, it consists of 16 mechanical sculptures, inspired by Stravinsky, all gyrating and blowing water. As I've said before......only in Paris.

So are you still wondering why I LOVE Paris??? It's a thrill a minute!

How hilarious and fun it this????

Guess Where I Went Today? - Luxembourg Gardens Again!

Oh yes, I am back in Paris ! Today, after a delicious lunch off rue Mouffetard ( my old stomping grounds) we headed to Luxembourg Gardens for a photo shoot. I found some new and interesting things to photograph that I had not seen on previous visits. Today just a few. Many more to come.

Sailing boats is a favorite passtime for the kiddos

Outside the photography exhibit

Aloha from Luxembourg Gardens

Beautfiul fountains everywhere