Café de la Paix

Remembering a lovely lunch here last November.

Café de la Paix

5 Place de l'Opéra

75009 Paris

Dimanche à Paris

If you are lucky enough to be in Paris on a Sunday, be sure to visit the Marché aux Oiseaux et le Marché aux Fleurs on Île de la Cité. This is a special treat if you are traveling with children as the Bird Market also offers, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. for them to pet. A lovely way to spend a Sunday in Paris.

Paris Rouge - Le carrousel

The carrousel at the Hôtel de Ville is always such fun to photograph. 

Place Vendôme

The Vendôme Column, erected by Napoleon I to commemorate theBattle of Austerlitz.

Matin au Pain Quotedian

Remembering a nice petit déjeuner with friends on the morning we arrived in Paris, 2016.

Au revoir!

Join me in bidding a fond au revoir to Paris' iconic kiosks. They will soon be replaced with more updated and modern versions. Le sigh....

Sunday Church Series - Paris Rouge, Notre Dame de Paris

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

Les détails

I think we always look at her from afar, but I love to zoom in on her details.

Grand ou petit?

Many choices at the Marché aux Puces!

Paris Rouge - la rose

On the Outside Looking In

Le Grand Colbert

2 rue Vivienne

75002 Paris

Reading in Paris

Palais Royal

Sunday Church Series - Église Val-de-Grâce

We had this amazing view of this beautiful church from our apartment window for 3 weeks in 2009. I took advantage.

Église Val-de-Grâce

1 Place Alphonse Laverin

75005 Paris

CDP Theme Day - WET

Today my City Daily Photobloggers around the world are posting their favorite photo on this month's theme....RAIN right here.. It was a no brainer for me. I"m reposting one of my favorite photos taken from the second floor window of our favorite apartment on rue Saint Roch. It's also the cover photo of my book, Paris Rouge. If you'd like to have a look, the link is on the sidebar!

Paris Photos on the Fence

I've enjoyed this Paris photographer's work on many trips. He sets up his work along the fence of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés church on nice days. He's very talented, and I will probably buy one of his images one day. 

Cemetery Art

Cimetiére du Passy

A Seat At The Bar

Reflets

My happy place, the Palais Royal. I go again and again, and always love the shop windows but the quiet times I spend there around the fountains, are the best.  

Sunday Church Series - Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés

For one of the oldest Romanesque churches in France, these columns are in remarkable shape.

Les fenêtres

If I had to choose, I think I would go with the traditional windows with shutters but the colorful newer ones do make me smile.

Tromp l'oeil

The elegant Hôtel de Crillon at Place de la Concorde, has been undergoing extensive renovations. Built in 1758, it has been a luxury hotel since 1909. It closed it's doors in 2013 for the renovations and is scheduled to reopen in 2017. During this restoration process, this lovely tromp l'oeil screen was erected to hide the day to day construction from view.

Hôtel de Crillon

10 Place de la Concorde

Paris 75008

Les lettres

You could easily spend an entire day poking through the treasures and oddities at Tombées du Camion ( fallen off the truck) at the Marché aux Puces. It really defies description! Years ago Mary, Peter and I found the shop first shop tucked away in Montmartre ( 17 rue Joseph de Maistre, Paris 75018). This last trip, while photographing the Marché aux Puces, we stumbled on two more stalls there. The sheer volume of the tiny treasures could be overwhelming but each shop is incredibly organized to make your search much easier. There are crates upon crates of letters in all sizes and styles. A photographer's buffet!

L'opéra Bastille

Opened in 1989, this contemporary structure, designed by Carlos Ott, is in stark contrast to the elaborate Opéra Garnier. I will admit that it is not one of my favorites, and the fact that the city of Paris does not maintain it as well as the Opéra Garnier, certainly doesn't enhance its austere façade, 

Bon Jour de Macaron!

Sunday Church Series - Saint Severin

I hope I'm never asked to rank my favorite Paris churches because I would be torn between so many that I've visited over and over. Each one has special features and details that I cherish. This sweet angel at Église Saint Severin is one. The patina makes me think many have walked by and just had to put a hand on her sweet face. 

Passage Vendôme

Passage Vendôme, located in the 3eme arrondissement, opens onto Place de la République.

Monsieur et ses fleurs

Place des Vosges

I'd say Monsieur has un pouce vert!

Band Man

This lively group of musicians is usually playing on the corner of Boulevard Saint-Germain, right by the church. I always stop and have a listen. 

L'iphone ou l'amour???

You be the judge.

On rue Mouffetard

Three friends enjoyed an afternoon aperitif on rue Mouffetard.

Sunday Church Series - Le plafond

The ceiling of the Église Saint-Pantaleon in Troyes, France was obviously in need of repair but the  vaulted wooden ceiling is remarkable considering the church dates to the 16th century. Note the dove hanging in the center.