Monday, August 8, 2011

Café de la Paix -- au matin




Early one April morning Marie and I found this gentleman just beginning his daily routine, arranging the café chairs on the terrace of Café de la Paix. It was designed by Charles Garnier, the architect of Palais Garnier which sits just over your shoulder.



I would love to stop there this Monday morning for une noisette with my friends.


Café de la Paix
Place de l'Opera
12, boulevard des Capucines
75009, Paris



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36 comments:

  1. Sylvia KAugust 8, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    And I would love to be there with you, Genie, mon amie! How fun that would be! Love your capture as always! Hope you have a wonderful week!

    Many hugs,

    Sylvia

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  2. BergsonAugust 8, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    doit on mettre des gants pour ne pas salir les chaises ou les chaises sont elles sales ?

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  3. beau gosseAugust 8, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Yes, very elegant avec des gants blancs performing such a task! Great shot, Genie!

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  4. PatAugust 8, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    I noticed the gloves, too....

    I had no idea this cafe, which I used to pass every morning on my way to work, was designed by the same architect as the Palais Garnier! :)

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  5. MalyssAugust 8, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    I like the morning light here. The promise of a beautyful day.

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  6. Shell SherreeAugust 8, 2011 at 5:54 AM

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  7. Shell SherreeAugust 8, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    {Sorry, Genie ~ blog-lag & low blood sugar are a bad combination!!} This has that lovely feeling of the promise of a new day. Wish I was there with you too, Genie!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Look at him! Isn't he fabulous - white gloves and all..x

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  9. diveAugust 8, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    Mmmm … Me too, Genie. This place looks a little up-market for me though.

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  10. Tiago BragaAugust 8, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    lovely photos, so beautifuul places!
    kisses from Portugal :D

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  11. biebkriebelsAugust 8, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love sitting on terraces and watch people.

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  12. AndyAugust 8, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Another chair photo. Nice capture.

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  13. Fábio MartinsAugust 8, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    And a new day starts... now :)
    Nice capture

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  14. MAugust 8, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Moi aussi! Could really go for coffee, croissant, sweet friendship and a cool morning right now! Bises ...

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  15. HarrietAugust 8, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    The white gloves are the real fascination in this photo. I love that early morning light in Paris that you have captured.

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  16. BirdmanAugust 8, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Breakfast in the sun at one of these tables sounds enticing.

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  17. VirginiaAugust 8, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I'll join you but café creme is all we can afford at this place!
    V

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 8, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    What a great view to have while enjoying coffee, Palais
    Garnier no less!! I have got to start saving for next year Genie!! I adore your 'angel' from yesterdays post, it's quite a unique church, somehow it seems just the right spot for it near Montmartre!

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  19. UnknownAugust 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    Fantastic image Genie nicely lit no glare off glass

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  20. Angelsdoor * PennyAugust 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Bautiful photo Genie
    Looks like a shot from a movie.. You are quite the photographer..
    Penny

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  21. cieldequimperAugust 8, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    April was the perfect time for this. It was summer.

    Right now we have April showers and almost April temperatures!

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  22. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I am with you on this one! I would love to sit outside on a sunny day sipping a cafe cream watching people. It is the small things that make life enjoyable.

    Kris

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  23. AlexaAugust 8, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Wonderful shot, Genie! Like Bibi, I worked near here at one time and had no idea Garnier designed both. I'd love to join all of you, but will have to make mine a café crème too. :~}

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  24. Rob SiemannAugust 8, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Matin paisible.

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  25. LoreeAugust 8, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    I so love the fact that he's wearing gloves. Tres chic.

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  26. Bengts fotobloggAugust 8, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Great photo, very nice.

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  27. Cezar and LéiaAugust 8, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    That's quite an image!
    This fellow is even wearing gloves, must be a chic place?
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  28. JackAugust 8, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    1. Look at those gloves!
    2. The green of these chairs is perfect.
    3. Loved your comment today.
    4. You are such a clever girl.
    5. Thanks!

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  29. Vær våkenAugust 8, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Hi Genie, yes, Rome was so beautiful! I'm so glad to be back in the blogworld again and I would love to sit down here, too! Have a lovely week!

    Love, Kristin

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  30. StarmanAugust 8, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I have never even had a café at Café de la Paix. We stopped there once, checked their prices (ridiculously high) and kept walking.

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  31. DianneAugust 8, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    How I would love to be in Paris right now Genie - sitting on one of those green rattan chairs drinking a cafe crema and chatting about Paris and photography and food!!!

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  32. Angelsdoor * PennyAugust 8, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Thank you for your visit and kind words Genie.. So happy you enjoyed Honey Bear.
    Enjoy your week.
    fondly,
    Penny

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  33. RandyAugust 8, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    Looks like a nice place for a blogger meeting.

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  34. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 9, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    I have never stopped here for un café or a pâtisserie but when I checked the menu on their website, it did not seem outrageous to sit outside (before 11am) and have a coffee and 2 viennoiseries. The pastries were 2 for 5 Euros and the coffee was not listed.

    The gloves? I think that it is white-glove service and not a protection of latex gloves.

    It is rather upscale as was mentioned, but I would gladly meet all of you there!

    Bises,
    G

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  35. martinealisonAugust 9, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    Avec beaucoup d'élégance...
    Il est certain que celle-ci doit se retrouver ensuite...
    gros bisous

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  36. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenAugust 11, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Look how nicely he's dressed. I'm impressed.
    Sam

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Merci for your comments!