Tuesday, September 20, 2011

La porte bleue


I have walked past this doorway several times when it was ajar and did not step through.  There is no courtyard beyond, only a hall.  With both doors closed it is better to admire the architecture and style.  The windows and balconies above indicate a nice place to live on this busy street and only two doors away from Dalloyau!


(This post is for Vreni, who loves the blue doors of Paris as much as I do)

To see more doorways go to Louis La Vache's porte-de-lundi.



Boulevard Beaumarchais
75004 Paris
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43 comments:

  1. VreniSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    Oh Genie, I´m very honoured that you are dedicating this post to me! Merci beaucoup, mon amie! Of course I know this door and have photographed it already myself: http://verenasparisblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/blue-door-7.html.

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  2. French Girl in SeattleSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    I do not know that door but I like it. Striking color. Bon travail, photographe Genie. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  3. Pierre BOYERSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Lovely door...
    Enjoy your day !

    Pierre
    http://pierre-boyer.blogspot.com/

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  4. MalyssSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    The upper parts and the delicate work make me think of the "moucharabieh" that can be found in Araby or in India. But this blue is very "from Paris"!

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  5. winterludesSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    les contours du marais regorgent de trésors. connais-tu les écoles de la rue béranger?

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    J'aurais pensé à la porte d'une mosquée. Mais peut-être s'agissait-il d'une maison appartenant, autrefois, à un dignitaire étranger. En tout cas, peinte en bleue, cette porte est magnifique.
    Bonne journée, Genie! Ici, le temps est magnifique et encore beaucoup de baigneurs.

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  7. diveSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Oh, how gorgeous! How wonderful to come home from work to a door like that.

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  8. JoeSeptember 20, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    Wow. What a fantastic doorway. I would love to have an entrance like this but I'm afraid I don't possess the residence to match.

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  9. this is BelgiumSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    an exotic touch.. the blue is very attractive and a true eye catcher.. j'aime beaucoup.
    what an ideal spot to park the yellow motorcycle I was writing about yesterday.. now the question is : how to get it there?

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  10. GringoSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Hi Genie, Love the simplicity of this shot! Have a nice day....

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  11. Cezar and LéiaSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Terrific blue door, the white details are amazing!Wonderful capture dear Genie, very well done!
    Léia

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  12. Louis la VacheSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Paris has such fabulous doorways!

    «Louis» linked this to his Monday Doorways.

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  13. MerisiSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Gorgeous! :-)

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  14. MSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I think that is my future home ... Blue door and number 7! Oh, and close to Dalloyau, too? SOLD!!! (I would have a guest room ready for you all the time!)

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  15. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Beautiful Genie!

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  16. RobSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I cal this shade of blue, Parisian blue. Quite a lovely color

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  17. Rob-bearSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Les Français aiment vraiment leurs bleus. C'est magnifique!
    Delightful picture, Genie.

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  18. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    That really is a gorgeous door Genie, I like that the surround is pristine white and that even the number 7 has a pale blue backing!

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  19. PetSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Et c'est de vrai blue francais en plus!

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  20. Samantha VérantSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    In a way, I like not knowing what's behind the door. Adds a little mystery!!! Like what's behind number 7???

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  21. Sylvia KSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful doors and lovely color and what a great shot! It does indeed speak of a bit of mystery! Hope your week is going well, mon amie! Enjoy!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  22. Pam HolnbackSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful! Im going to paint my front door, but this color doesn't go w/ my house!

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    Oh my Genie, I love this photo and that lovely French blue door! I have always wanted one painted blue but because of the various colors of brick or siding on our homes, it wasn't something I could do.

    Blue is my favorite color and in my last house have my cabinets painted the most beautiful French blue color with silver knobs. I loved them!

    Beautiful door!

    Kris

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  24. StarmanSeptember 20, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I like the grill-work at the top of the doors.

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  25. Fábio MartinsSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    A good blue color!

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  26. Fábio MartinsSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    A good blue color!

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  27. Rob SiemannSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Lovely door!

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  28. Janey and Co.September 20, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Hmmm I am surprised you didn't go in! Beautiful!

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  29. AlexaSeptember 20, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I call this color Moroccan blue. And if I lived here, two doors from Dalloyau, they'd soon have to open both of them for me to fit through! Love the way you captured the light filtered through the trees.

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  30. LoreeSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    A bit reminiscent of Santorini though, of course, the architecture is more ornate.

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    The lovely doors of Paris - they are so inviting. As you say I think they look better closed. It makes the imagination go wild. x:)

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  32. JackSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Superb. Everything about it. If there is not something wonderful behind, then it is good we are seeing it closed.

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  33. VirginiaSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I thought these might be the bright blue doors I have but I believe we have different ones. I love the work around the top. Paris Bleu!!!!
    V

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  34. KateSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I would deem it a great pleasure to be able to walk through these gorgeous doors. Terrific choice!!

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  35. PamelaSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I just love all these doors in Paris oh and that blue just does it for me!
    I love your banner...gorgeous!!
    Pamela :)

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  36. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Before I posted this blue door, I critically considered whether it was worth of posting. I am in love with the color and the architecture, but a little disappointed that there was not a fabulous courtyard beyond. The stone scrolling and design is a nice complement to the details of the door. As several of you have said, it is reminiscent of Morocco, of a mosque, of Santorini, Parisian blue, Moroccan blue, of mystery and secrets...

    Winterludes - Je ne les connais pas mais j'ai trouvé certains sur une carte. Dis-moi un peu plus.

    Malyss, thank you for the word "moucharabieh" which I did have to look up. Merci

    Thank you for all your thoughful comments, and Louis, I am linking to your doors as well (a bit late).

    Bises,
    Genie

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  37. Genie -- Paris and BeyondSeptember 21, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Oh and Anni, we'll just ride that moto to Paris - zoom-zoom!

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  38. VagabondeSeptember 21, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    That is indeed a lovely door, or “porte cochère” as they are called. You know I never used to look at doors, but now that I have a blog and take pictures I have become aware of so many picturesque doors in many towns, especially Paris.

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  39. Paris PaulSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Finally a good reason to have the blues!

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  40. BergsonSeptember 21, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    j'adore les porte colorée

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  41. Sérgio PontesSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Nice one, i like the colors

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  42. HalcyonSeptember 21, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    It's beautiful. Very French!

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  43. Mary Ann PickettSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    Such beautiful doors!!! And lovely plaster surround.

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Merci for your comments!