Paris avec enfants

Tip#1 - Stop often for glace chocolat!

Sunday Church Series - Église Saint-Sulpice

Saint-Sulpice on a spectacular blue sky day in Paris! I was on my way to Luxembourg Gardens and always like this route that goes by this beautiful church.

Pique-nique à la Tour Eiffel

A special memory I'll never forget.

Iconic

I know le Colonne de Juillet will remain, but looks like the city of Paris will be revamping these iconic journals.  I hope they will keep the character of these wonderful old newsstands.

Deux Amies

These two, most likely Americans in Paris, were having so much fun sharing a pair of ear buds on the Métro. They were laughing and enjoying their music. We were happy just watching. They looked up and one said, "Oh you're laughing at us!" We assured them that we were just enjoying their fun. It's rare on the Paris Metro you know. As we all exited and headed to the stairs, we asked for photos. Such a fun memory.

Charmant!

Rue Crémieux bien sûr!

Statue de la Liberté

This smaller version of Liberty Enlightening the World, Lady Liberty, located on the Île aux Cygnes was erected on 4 July, 1889 four years after the original statue was given to the United States. She faces west toward the New York. It was given by the Parisian community in America to commemorate the centennial of the French Revolution. I took this photo in 2009 on 14 juilliet, Bastille Day in Paris. A night I will never forget.

Morning at the Jardin des Plantes

This lovely lady walked along slowly, through the Jardin des Plantes. Parisians of all ages so enjoy the many gardens, large and small in Paris.

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Motion

The simple pleasure of catching the rings with your baton.

Jardin du Luxembourg

Today I join my fellow City Daily Photoblog friends around the world for our monthly Theme Day. Click HERE, to see their photos!

Les Papilles

As is the case many times, I don't take note of the place, just the cheerful jaune, rouge, et orange façade! Les Papilles!

Paris Rouge - Le bus

Taken on the fly crossing the Champs!

rue de Bac

This could be Peter Olson, but I confess, I'm not sure. Let's just say it is!

Something For Everyone

At the Marché aux Puces offers everything from feed sacks to sterling silver. I shop for photos!

Fleurs à Paris

Walking home from Sunday mass at the Vâl de Grace on rue Claude Bernard, I caught Madame Christine Bawedin putting out her lovely flowers at her fleuriste. She was kind enough to let me photograph her and the inside of her shop.

74 rue Claude Bernard

75005 Paris

Today I join James' Weekend Reflections HERE. Please visit the other blogs posting their wonderful reflections from around the world.

Weekend Reflections - Mon selfie

I love capturing reflection in moto mirrors all over Paris. This day I caught myself, with bad Paris hair.

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Presse-papiers

Galerie Vivienne

Mon nouvel ami

Normally I like to catch people on the street without them being aware I'm there. This day, there were kids running all around the Palais Royal, and this boy stopped and looked at me. I held up my camera, and he was very willing to have me take his photo. A sweet memory.

Bienvenue

These exquisite gates serve as a lovely welcome to Parc Monceau in the 8th arrondissement. It's not in the very center of Paris so is often overlooked. It's a beautiful and quiet park. Put it on your list.

Une autre vue

Another view of la Seine

Afternoon at the Mouffetard Café

Oh this brings back so many good memories of days spent along rue Arbalète and rue Mouffetard.

Je ne sais pas

Sometimes while walking as fast as I can,  in order to keep up with my speedy amis, I snap a quick photo, then when I return home and have a look, I have no idea. Today is one of those funny captures with no additional info. Je suis désolé.

Papa et sa petite fille

Papa et sa petite jeune fille. What makes this image especially poignant is that it was taken on the Sunday morning, following the terrorist attacks on Paris just two days before. Parisians marched forth and embraced their normal life that day. 

Walking Home On Rue Mouffetard

Many lovely memories on this rue in Paris.

Paris Windows

 Rue de Crémieux

This day, Mary and I had walked what seemed half of Paris with Peter. I was almost done, but Peter offered Rue Crémieux, and I said I thought I could walk a few steps more. I love this little street. Worth the effort.

Fleuristes à Paris

Since discovering this beautiful shop in 2014, I find myself returning each trip. Stepping inside is like finding yourself enveloped in exquisite bouquets from floor to ceiling. Put it on your list!

La Boutique des Saints-Pères

14 rue des Saints-Pères

75007 Paris

Dimanche à rue Mouffetard

The locals who gather on rue Mouffetard each Sunday, are really good! I guess they get a lot of practice. 

Old Favorite

This photograph was taken in June, 2010 as Mary and I walked to the Musée d'Orsay to meet friends. I"ve always loved this Galeries Lafayette ad, so I thought it would be fun to recycle this image!

Waiting For the Métro

Coming from a city with no real public transportation system, I'm a big fan of the Paris Metro and bus system.  It's fast, cheap and aside from the stairs that I curse frequently, a great way to get around Paris.

Galerie Vivienne

As always, the Parisian attention to detail. Galerie Vivienne café,

Petit garçon avec son baton

A sunny Sunday at the Jardin du Luxembourg means families in Paris enjoying the nice weather and the children with their batons and sailboats!

Ne pas nager!

Don't even think about it!