Saturday, June 2, 2012

A hidden garden



This shot was taken through the iron gate 

The glimpse of red caught my attention matched with the bright yellow pansies. 
I thought that I saw a bench and some garden sculptures. 
Too bad it was locked.

bon weekend


Avenue Junot
Montmartre
75018, Paris

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26 comments:

  1. Sylvia KJune 2, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    Lovely!! I would have loved to slip in there, too! Hope you have a beautiful weekend, mon amie! Enjoy!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. Rob-bearJune 2, 2012 at 2:43 AM

    Quelle surprise! Un beau jardin petit.

    Merci, Génie.

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  3. MalyssJune 2, 2012 at 2:44 AM

    Hidden gardens are often the most charming ones!

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  4. martinealisonJune 2, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    Un jardin pour amoureux...
    Gros bisous

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  5. My name is RietJune 2, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    But you could see enough to make this beautiful photo.

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  6. This is BelgiumJune 2, 2012 at 5:18 AM

    bon weekend à toi aussi, Genie
    anni

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  7. JoeJune 2, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Hope you get to go back when it is unlocked Genie.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaJune 2, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    Perhaps it's a private one? I've already found myself photographing in private property without knowing it... :)
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  9. brattcatJune 2, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    a place of tranquility for all of us, even if we're kept at fence distance.

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  10. JanaJune 2, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    I found your blog today and love it so much I started following. I want to come to Paris some day it is a dream of mine. It is great to see other parts of the world an how others live. I live on a farm/ranch in Oklahoma and love to dream of other places. Great Blog!

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  11. VirginiaJune 2, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I hate it when they lock their gates!
    V

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  12. MJune 2, 2012 at 10:07 AM

    A respite from the city hustle and bustle. Peut-être the deux fashionistas live there?

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  13. HalcyonJune 2, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    It does look beautiful! I would have been attracted by that bit of red too! :)

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  14. AnonymousJune 2, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    What a delight to find such a lovely garden. I love the pops of red.

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  15. AlexaJune 2, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    I'm dreaming about what it would be like to live on pretty, tree-lined Ave. Junot—and to have this garden besides (le grand sigh). No wonder your eyes (and camera) were drawn in—it's lovely! Bon weekend, Genie --

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  16. MaryJune 2, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Bright and inviting. I wish you could have gone in too! There's magic inside that gate! :D

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  17. JackJune 2, 2012 at 7:56 PM

    Isn't it fun sneaking peeks into hidden yards of fine houses? I do it whenever I can get away with it.

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  18. UnknownJune 2, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Genie thank you for dropping by and so glad we have met - definitely following your wonderful taste of Paris - love the colour and clarity of your photos. The beach reflections were in Bali - just glorious and so tranquil. Have a great week. Francesca

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  19. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsJune 2, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    You are a kindred spirit. I'm always poking my camera lens through iron fences to capture the serenity and magic of gated French gardens.

    Bonne semaine.

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  20. RandyJune 2, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    Lovely. I really like the stone walk.

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  21. JamesJune 3, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Beautiful!

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  22. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJune 3, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    I operate on the ask forgiveness rather than "ask permission" basis. I was told one time in Madrid (rather abruptly) to leave a courtyard. There was not even a gate so I did not sneak in (not that I am above that). I really should not write this as my mom and dad read the blog from time to time.

    I love gardens and courtyards and wish that mine had the age and character of this one. It is difficult to fake it.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  23. VreniJune 3, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    What a beautiful find!

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  24. TheChieftessJune 3, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    What a charming spot!!!

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  25. PerthDailyPhotoJune 4, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Now you know the next time you are in Paris you will have to go back, it has you intrigued! How funny, I put my lens through a gate this very day to try and capture a secret garden also. We think alike Genie oui!

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  26. PeterParisJune 5, 2012 at 6:34 PM

    This particular gate is unfortunately always closed. You must learn to know some of the (in France quite famous) persons who have the previlege to live here! ... but photos through the gate are fortunately possible! :-)

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Merci for your comments!