Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Jardin du Luxembourg - Marrons chauds?


Jardin du Luxembourg


Marrons chauds, Chupa-Chups, an embrace, a sideways glance...


Despite this being a city of rules and red tape, 
I do not think that these two gendarmes were going to check her license and work papers.


souriant...



Jardin du Luxembourg
75006, Paris

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31 comments:

  1. Sylvia KFebruary 6, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    I love it!! And, OH, it is SO French!! How did you get such a perfect capture!! The perfect way to end my day, Genie!!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. martinealisonFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:25 AM

    Bonjour ma très chère Génie,
    Je suis très heureuse de te retrouver toi et tes merveilleux clichés après mes longues semaines d'absence... Le retour est difficile. L'Afrique est un pays si dépaysant...
    Je n'ai pas encore complètement vidé mes valises, je suis un peu désorientée... Je suis allée en revanche à l'atelier !

    Une très jolie photo qui donne une autre image de notre gendarmerie ! Je ne dirai pas de mal d'elle étant donné que mon fils et mon gendre sont dans la gendarmerie !!

    Gros bisous à toi ma chère amie.

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  3. VreniFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    Ça c´est Paris!!!

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  4. Jane and Lance HattattFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:50 AM

    Hello Genie:
    We have similar chestnut sellers here on the streets of Budapest throughout the winter months. We love them for the 'local colour' which they bring to our daily lives.

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  5. JoeFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    This shot made me smile Genie. The gendarme on the left seems so amused by the advances of his friend and the Madam Chestnut seems a little taken aback. Grin.

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  6. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerFebruary 6, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Nice collection of stimuli in this photo Genie!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  7. DianneFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:30 AM

    Smiling Gendarmes ..... just gorgeous Genie.

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  8. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    I think the lady is an old friend of them!Lovely picture!
    Hmmm delicious treats there!
    Hugs and a nice day
    Léia

    *** little LUNA is sending purrs and love to your heart!

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  9. AndyFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:28 AM

    Genie you captured some great facial expressions. Way to go!

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  10. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    A cheeky image. A fine example of "a picture speaks a thousand words".
    I haven't heard from you for a while. I trust all is running smoothly in your corner of the world Genie. Bisous

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  11. s.cFebruary 6, 2013 at 6:52 AM

    A very nice image. I also taste the marrons again by seeing this picture.

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  12. biebkriebelsFebruary 6, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    The lady seems not so amused to be embraced, but the two gendarmes do..., you can make a story with this photo!

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  13. This is BelgiumFebruary 6, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Très Paris !!
    we have the right weather for marrons chauds today!
    belle journée
    anni

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  14. MFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Great shot! Such a rich tapestry of Parisian expressions!!!

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  15. brattcatFebruary 6, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    what a delightful capture.

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  16. Lisa Graham February 6, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    I just love the expression you caught on the man on the right!

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  17. JoeinVegasFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    I'm just thinking of eating them. Hot shells peeling off, warm.

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  18. DarylFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    tres charming moment

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  19. JudyMacFebruary 6, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Nice picture! I snapped a pic of this same lady last fall ... but no gendarmes. :-)

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  20. quantum satisFebruary 6, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    nice shot

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  21. TheChieftessFebruary 6, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    A little kiss for some free marrons chauds???

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  22. AlainFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    Les agents,
    sont de braves gens,
    etc...

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  23. KristieFebruary 6, 2013 at 4:06 PM

    So, what can we deduce from one smiling gendarme, one gendarme up close and personal in the face of a chestnut vendor? "Sometimes you feel like a nut and sometimes you don't."

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  24. StarmanFebruary 6, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    Did they kiss before or after you took your shot?

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  25. RandyFebruary 6, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    What a fun photo.

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  26. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 7, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Martine, I am so glad to know that you have returned. I have a difficult time in emptying my suitcase after a trip, lingering in the glow of memories. Re-entry is hard! Congratulations to your son and son-in-law. I know that you are proud of your gendarmes.

    This cheerful woman is a regular at this eastern entrance to the gardens. I believe that the two gendarmes know her well. Kristie, I do not recollect. It was happening so quickly and Virginia, Holly and I looked like crazy paparazzi snapping photos of this scene. I do love this candid slice of Parisian Sunday afternoon life.

    Thank you for all your interest and comments. As we say in the South, thank all y'all.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  27. MelissaFebruary 7, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    What a great capture! I can't stop looking at this photo...and smiling :)

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  28. WalterFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    Ooh La La!

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  29. VirginiaFebruary 8, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    I loved this Paris moment as well. Aren't we lucky!
    V

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  30. beatrice DeFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    Chaud les baisers.

    Paper ! She might been knought from a long time. On top of that, elle a un visage pâle !

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  31. beatrice DeFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Une photo digne de Cartier Bresson. Rappelez-vous, *le baiser*, à la libération de Paris.

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Merci for your comments!