Paris Through My Lens
Friday, July 31, 2015

Paris Rouge - Les Ballons

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Louis Vuitton ' s always chic windows with les balloons rouges reflect the Saint-Germain-de-Pres church across the street. Today ...
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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Pour les bébés

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The Pavillon de la Fontaine   is a charming little café just across from the carrousel at Luxembourg Gardens. I've not eaten there, ...
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Drum Roll.....

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I am pleased (ecstatic)  to share the publication of Juliet Blackwell's new novel The Paris Key. Some of you might recognize my ima...
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Les belles toilettes

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Today we visit another ladies' room at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle .   I promised the Degas doors and today you have a look. If you...
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Monday, July 27, 2015

La plafond

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This contemporary art installation is actually the entrance to the oldest hospital in Paris, l'Hôtel de Dieu. Not only is it Paris...
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Sunday, July 26, 2015

Sunday Church Series - Saint Séverin

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Another image from one of many beautiful churches in Paris, and a personal favorite. Église Saint-Séverin , built in the 15th Century i...
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Saturday, July 25, 2015

La Croix

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 The mausoleum doors are works of art at le Cimetière de Passy . 2 rue de Commandant Schloesing 75016 Paris
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Friday, July 24, 2015

Les boules

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At last the Pol Bury Fountains are now uncovered for all to enjoy. I love the Palais Royal and these fountains. For quite a while they w...
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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Les spectateurs

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Sundays at the Luxembourg Gardens bring out Parisians of all ages. The pétanque players attract their own special followers. This coupl...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Madame

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Posed against the always creative windows of Louis Vuitton at St. Germain des Pres, she was the picture of a chic Parisian woman.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Les touristes

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Café de Flore has a long and rich history in Paris. Now, it's a tourist destination.  I've not stopped in,  but it's a gr...
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Monday, July 20, 2015

SOLDES!

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Soldes, sales, occur in Paris twice a year, in January and July. Repetto' s window never disappoints. I'm framing this for my bal...
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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Sunday Church Series - St. Severin

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Saint-Sèverin is one of my favorite churches in Paris, mainly for its beautiful stained glass windows and twisted pillars,  but I love...
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Saturday, July 18, 2015

Le pain

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I always enjoy seeing the place where small Paris restaurants slice their bread. There are always the obligatory straw baskets and the a...
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Friday, July 17, 2015

La mise en place

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It was a chilly November day and the men were donning gloves for yet another serious chess game at Luxembourg Gardens.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Un pique-nique

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While we took the little train around le Jardin d'Acclimatation at the Bois de Boulogne, we spotted this group enjoying the beautifu...
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Asseyez-vous

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After all the festivities in France yesterday, perhaps we all should sit down have have a rest.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

La fête nationale!

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Forgive me for posting another photo from my 14,juillet, 2009 trip, but this was what I call, MY BEST NIGHT IN PARIS EVER! Shot from P...
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Monday, July 13, 2015

Toillettes chics

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The Delta terminal at Aéroport Charles de Gaulle   is one of my favs ( the Dégas runs a close second). Have a look at these fabulous do...
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Sunday, July 12, 2015

Paris Rose

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Sunday at Luxembourg Gardens I spotted this young woman sitting in just the right spot to have the flowers compliment her pretty scarf ...
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Saturday, July 11, 2015

Le pigeon

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This Louvre pigeon was celebrating the sun that broke through the clouds after a Paris rainstorm. Today I'm happy to rejoin James...
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Friday, July 10, 2015

Le petit garçon et son bâton

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 Sunday at Luxembourg Gardens. I think I should just arrive early in the morning and stay ALL day. There are so many things to see and p...
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Thursday, July 9, 2015

J'adore!

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 I have so very many images of Paris and each time I return from a trip, I pour over what are now thousands from each trip. It's on...
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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Entrez

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Spotted on Île Saint Louis
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Cour Carrée du Louvre

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I bought a lovely little book years ago titled Quiet Corners Of Paris . Organized by arrondissement, it features often overlooked places ...
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Monday, July 6, 2015

Un endriot tranquille

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Place Dauphine , just across from the Pont Neuf, is always a quiet place to stop after a long day of walking. In the background you wi...
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Sunday, July 5, 2015

Sunday Church Series - la Basilique du Sacré- Coeur

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The construction of La Basilique du Sacré-Coeur started in 1875 and finished in 1919. The mosaic ceiling is exquisite. This last visit,...
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Saturday, July 4, 2015

Facing West

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This replica of our Statue of Liberty stands on the Île aux Cygnes and faces west towards the United States. This 1/4 scale replica ina...
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Friday, July 3, 2015

La porte

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I think Cimetière du Montmartre is one of my favorite cemeteries. If you are planning a day in Montmartre, do walk down the hill and str...
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Thursday, July 2, 2015

Runner Up

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Yesterday was CDP Theme Day and as you know, the theme was UPSIDE DOWN. This was my runner up, a green chair at Tuileries after a shower...
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Wednesday, July 1, 2015

CDP Theme Day - Upside Down

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If you are looking for a very cool spot to rest your head in Paris, then l'Hôtel Original , located near Place de la Bastille...
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Virginia
Birmingham, AL, United States
I am a former elementary school teacher, a full-time photographer, lover of all things French ( whose French is slowly improving), obsessive Paris traveler, enthusiastic church and community volunteer, and grandmother to 5 delightful grandchildren.
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