Thursday, February 21, 2013

Boulevard Haussmann - l'architecture


La grande porte


This grand entrance can be seen from a block away with its imposing doors, ornate carvings, and grill-work.  The courtyard drive entrance could have been a film set and I expected to see a large black car exiting past those archway columns.  It reminded me a bit of the scene in les Intouchables in which a car was parked in the "no parking" zone, blocking the entrance.  Omar Sy should appear at any moment.



Paris architecture
134, boulevard Haussmann
75008, Paris


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16 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:14 AM

    Ah, a grand door indeed, Genie! Wonderful capture for the day as always! Hope your week is going well!
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. Pierre BOYERFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    :-)

    Pierre

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  3. martinealisonFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Ce genre d'entrée me plaît énormément...
    gros bisous

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  4. Jane and Lance HattattFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Hello Genie:
    Such grandeur in the form of stone carving and ironwork. We love it all!

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  5. JoeFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:59 AM

    Such a magnificent entrance Genie. How wonderful it would be to walk through that doorway each day.

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  6. JackFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    It is spectacular, Genie. Can you imagine coming home to that every day? I can.

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  7. MaryFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    How elegant! Beautiful photo, Genie. Just beautiful!

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  8. Paulita February 21, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Very imposing. Wish I were walking past right now, on my way to a cafe!

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  9. DarylFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    beautiful facade

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  10. JoeinVegasFebruary 21, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    Lovely, with the face looking down

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  11. StarmanFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Nice.

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  12. Angelsdoor * PennyFebruary 21, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    Oh Genie, what a beautiful sight for the eyes.. I love the carving and ironwork.

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  13. PatFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    I know exactly the scene you mean. And yes, this architecture always blows me away.

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  14. AlexaFebruary 21, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    If I lived here, I'd probably feel like I couldn't walk through that doorway unless I were dressed to the nines! (But small price to pay, eh?)

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  15. RandyFebruary 21, 2013 at 11:14 PM

    I like all of the details.

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  16. beatrice DeFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:59 AM

    Il fallait imposer le statut social, en imposer, quoi !

    J'adore l'architecture. peut-être étais-je l'architecte de la grande pyramide dans une vie intérieure, j'ai eu une tel émotion en la voyant ! Pas celle du Louvre, celle de Kéops !
    Trêve de plaisanterie, il y a longtemps j'étais allée à la recherche des *bâtiments* art nouveau à Paris. Il y en a, malgré tout pas mal. Je n'avais fait que ça lors de cette escapade.
    Bon Week-end !

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Merci for your comments!