L'escalier

As much as I love staying in apartments in Paris, rather than hotels, I confess I have a love/hate relationship with the stairways!  They are a photographer's delight, but on the other hand, they are the bane of my existence if there is no lift.

L'escalier

Another hidden gem in Paris, le Musée Jacquemart-André.  The staircase is almost worth the trip.

Escalier avec des feuilles

L'escalier

The Mona Bismarck American Center for Art and Culture

34 Avenue de New York

75116 Paris

Nostalgie

Allow me a moment today.  For you, these steps probably don't mean much.  For me,  many fond memories. These are the slopey, well worn stairs from our apartment on St. Roch. I've walked DOWN them many, many times. Up.... not so much.  The morning light on the well worn carpet was too good to resist.  

L'escalier - Le Petit Palais

Last week my chère amie Genie over at Paris and Beyond featured a detail of a railing at the wonderful Petit Palais.  I dug around and found this view of the staircase taken in November, 2008.  I remember that day very well.  Karen, Alice, Peter and I tromped through a cold blowing rainstorm to get there only to find everyone outside due to a bomb scare.  We were amazed to find a kindergarten class there waiting patiently in the rain as well.  When we were allowed in to view the fabulous photography exhibit, les petit enfants were seated on the floor with clipboards and pencils to sketch the statue in the middle of the room.  I posted a photo here.  I still smile when I remember that scene!