Sunday Church Series - Chartres Cathedral

Flower School Catherine Muller II

Today, a closer look at Catherine Muller's Paris flower school. After greeting us and showing us around her lovely shop, Catherine escorted us downstairs where 7 students were busily assembling their bouquet assignment. Have a look.

Flower School Paris Catherine Muller

Meet one of my newest friends in Paris, the delightful Catherine Muller. I learned of Catherine through some friends here in Birmingham and started following her on Instagram before my last trip. I decided to contact her,  and she graciously agreed to allow me to visit her flower school and take photographs. She and her entire staff welcomed Mary and me to her lovely shop on rue des Pyramides.  For the next several days I will share photos from our visit.

These are uncertain times right now, but if you are an amateur flower arranger or a pro, you can dream about attending one of her three day schools in her Paris, London or New York locations. You will not be disappointed!

Flower School Catherine Muller

1 rue des Pyramides

75001 Paris

Le carrousel

Jardin des Tuileries

Paris Rouge - Le Refuge

 We met our friend Owen here for coffee then a spin through the Saint-Vincent Cemetery.

L'hôtel Lutetia

The 110 year old Hôtel Lutetia has undergone a complete restoration. This last trip we took a little tour. Here in the  Salon Saint-Germain, the glass ceiling by artist Fabrice Hyber, was probably my favorite.

Square Laurent Prache

 This beautiful little garden beside the Église Saint Germain des Prés was full of spring blooms.

1 Place Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France

Oiseau parisien

Jardin des Tuileries

Place de Furstemberg

 Place de Furstemberg

Saint Sulpice

Looking back on our trip, I"m so glad we stopped at Saint Sulpice again. It turned out to be our last day and it was a good one. 

Café With a View

 On a warmer day, we would have been right up front enjoying the view of Saint-Sulpice.

Jardin du Palais Royal

My favorite garden no matter the season.

Marché Georges Brassens

In the 15th arrondissement, the Marché Georges Brassens is open every weekend. It's just the place for those who love old and used books.

104 Rue Brancion, 75015 Paris, France

Vert å Paris

Have a seat!

Pluie à Paris

My phone weather app is still set on Paris. I opened it today, and see that there will be sunny skies for the next 10 days. We weren't that lucky but as I think of all those in lockdown in Paris right now, I"m glad they have sunny skies to lift their spirits. This view of the rooftops from our apartment made the rain seem worth it. As someone told me long ago, "You don't go to Paris for the weather." Indeed.

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Flamant

Flamant, a lovely fleuriste at 8 rue de Furstemberg 75006

Les Fontaines

 Jardin du Luxembourg

Sunday Church Series, Saint-Sulpice

This newly restored church is even more lovely. I hadn't been inside since 2009. What a difference. 

Reflets

 The newly restored Saint-Germain-des-Prés church is stunning. The afternoon light through the stained glass was amazing. 

Pétanque å Paris

Just before I left for Paris, my friend David Livingston sent an email with one request, pétanque players. I assured him that if the weather cooperated, I"d have some for him. Our last day in Paris, we brunched at Treize then met Peter and walked through the Jardin du Luxembourg . It had poured rain earlier, so there weren't the usual suspects there, but voila! My favorite guys were on their usual court. I'm pretty proud of this one.

Seule

 Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés

As I write this post, I have been home from Paris for a week. We made the wise decision to cut our trip short by 5 days due to the uncertainty of travel and rapidly unfolding virus news. It was a hard decision, but by Thursday, Mary and I were so very thankful we made that decision. Now Paris is under a lockdown, and I think it will happen here soon as well. I've been self isolating since my return and now it looks like it will be much longer than two weeks.

I think this photograph illustrates how it feels right now, alone. Actually I'm not totally alone, I have my chat noir Meeps and very thoughtful daughters and apartment neighbors. I am counting my blessings that I'm safe, healthy and hopefully virus free. I pray the same for all of you.

In the coming days, I will be happy to share my photos with each of you. Thank you for visiting my blog. Stay well mes amis,

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Au revoir mes amis!

I leave tomorrow for two weeks in Paris with my tavel amie Mary. I will not be posting here, but will on my Instagram: vjonesphoto  and Virginia Jones Photography on Facebook. When I return, I will love sharing my newest images of Paris. 

Paris Rouge - Ultramod

People often ask where I like to shoot. Ultramod milliners and mercerie, just across the street from each other wins, hands down.

Ultramod

4 rue de Choiseul

Paris 75002

Paris Rouge - Fun at the Colonnes de Buren

As soon as we get settled in our apartment, I get anxious to visit one of my favorite places, the Palais Royal. There is always so much to see and photograph. The Buren Columns are always full of kiddos playing and climbing, while adults take their photos!

Le Centaure de César

Le Centaure César, Baldaccini, 1985
2 Place Michel Debré

Monsieur

Place des Vosges

La Vie en Rose

This harpist at Place des Vosges, brought me to tears. La Vie en Rose. 

Mignon!

This petit enfant was playing on a little playground in Butte aux Cailles. His maman gave me permission to photograph him.

Promenade matinale

Morning stroll in Butte aux Cailles.

Secouer !

Triste

We arrive on March 1. I'm already preparing myself for seeing Our Lady for the first time without her spire.