Thursday, July 19, 2012

Bassin principal - Jardin du Luxembourg



If ever you are in Paris alone, Jardin du Luxembourg will provide your entertainment. 


Sailing boats in the octagonal basin
Watching a lively game of pétanque
Taking a ride on a very simple carrousel
Checking on the bees at the apiary
Enjoying a performance in the theatre of marionnettes
Playing a sport: tennis or basketball
Strolling through the shaded gardens

or

Reading a book in a familiar green chair


Jardin du Luxembourg
75006, Paris
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26 comments:

  1. French Girl in SeattleJuly 19, 2012 at 12:37 AM

    Love this shot, Genie. This could be my little guy, the sailor, pushing his boat :-) He is twelve now but les spectacles de marionnettes (the puppet shows) and Guignol do not seem so far away... Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  2. Sylvia KJuly 19, 2012 at 12:43 AM

    This is fantastic, Genie! I want to spend a day there! Such a beautiful, special place and what a perfect capture -- it shows it all! Thanks for sharing, mon amie!!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  3. PalomaseaJuly 19, 2012 at 12:54 AM

    What a lovely capture, dear Genie...
    This is my favorite jardin in Paris...
    (so far) ;)
    Wishing you a beautiful day!
    xoxo,
    - Irina

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  4. Pierre BOYERJuly 19, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    J'aime beaucoup...............
    Belle journée,

    Pierre

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  5. Rob-bearJuly 19, 2012 at 3:09 AM

    Delightful. Simply delightful. Wonderful summer picture.

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  6. AidanJuly 19, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Genie,
    I love this one. It's so like my two boys. My Middlest did this same thing when he was in Paris last time.
    Aidan x

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  7. MerisiJuly 19, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    How sweet, could be my son!

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  8. JoeJuly 19, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    That looks like such fun. My daughter sailed a boat here some 16 years ago. I remember hiring a boat for her. This must be a tradition that has lasted here for many years.

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  9. biebkriebelsJuly 19, 2012 at 6:35 AM

    Very nice photo!

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  10. Carol Schiff Daily PaintingJuly 19, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    One of my favorite places in Paris. I have several photos just like this. I think it is time for me to paint one! Thanks for sharing.

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  11. brattcatJuly 19, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    now in my head is the beautiful Judy Collins song that begins...my father always promised us...

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  12. KateJuly 19, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    It seems like yesterday, but my grandson (seven-years-old at the time) and I spent a lazy, summer day there playing with the sailboats. It is such a lovely way to spend some time!

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  13. Janey and Co.July 19, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    We always try to visit this park when in Paris. On a trip many years ago my husband jogged through here daily on his way to the patisserie!

    Sweet photo!

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  14. Sketchbook WanderingJuly 19, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    I spent some happy hours there in April...including attending the marionnette theater. I love those little boats...your photo is very French in its colors!

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  15. BergsonJuly 19, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    attention au plouf

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  16. PatJuly 19, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Years ago my kids sailed boats here...cost only 5 francs an hour then... Timeless photo.

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  17. MelissaJuly 19, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Like a painting! Such a lovely scene!

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  18. StarmanJuly 19, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    The boy looks like he's trying to fish something out of the water.

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  19. AnonymousJuly 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    This looks like a wonderful place to sit and people watch! Love the little boy wearing a rouge shirt! So cute! :)

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  20. weekend et coup de brosseJuly 19, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    J'adore le jardin du Luxembourg, j'ai habité 5 ans rue soufflot juste à côté, que du bonheur!
    Je te souhaite de belles vacances Génie.
    Bises
    cath

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  21. HarrietJuly 19, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    All of the water in this photo "feels good" on this hot day in Charleston.

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  22. LouiseJuly 19, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Such a beautiful shot of a beautiful spot. I love the Luxembourg Gardens.

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  23. RandyJuly 20, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Looks like he was having a fun day.

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  24. Genie -- Paris and BeyondJuly 20, 2012 at 1:21 AM

    cath, If I had lived on Rue Soufflot I would have spent every day wandering the paths with my camera. I am sure that you have wonderful memories.

    Bergson, attention un plouf bien sûr!

    Anyone who has ever been to this large Paris garden (2nd largest in the city) has specific memories of a period of time as Cath or of a particular instance, a loved routine. I would like to be in Paris long enough to spend a day reading a book in a green chair with my feet in another one alternately watching the world go by... le sigh

    Have a wonderful weekend all! I hope to catch up with you this weekend.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  25. Rob SiemannJuly 20, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    An ageless classic

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  26. JeanieJuly 23, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    Didn't get there this time, but oh, what joy I experienced there before! It is such a haven in the city.

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Merci for your comments!