Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Parc de Monceau - la pyramide égyptienne



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The Egyptian Pyramid


Parc de Monceau was designed by Carrogis Carmontelle in the late 1700s 
with a fanciful assortment of features:  
a Roman colonnade, antique statues, a tatar tent, 
a farmhouse, an enchanted grotto, an Egyptian pyramid, and more


It is one of my favorite parks in Paris, active with Parisians and their children.  
The change of seasons is particularly remarkable in the spring.



Parc de Monceau
Boulevard de Courcelles
75008, Paris
Métro Monceau
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18 comments:

  1. Sylvia KApril 17, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    What a gorgeous park and I love the "fanciful assortment of features"!! It would definitely be a favorite place of mine!! Such a beautiful capture with the pink, flowering tree and the pyramid! Wonderful! Hope your week is going well, Genie! Enjoy the spring!
    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  2. martinealisonApril 17, 2013 at 2:11 AM

    Ce parc est effectivement fascinant... les lumières, les ombres et les couleurs en font un lieu magique.
    Merci ma chère fée avec votre joli cliché.
    Gros bisous

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  3. PerthDailyPhotoApril 17, 2013 at 2:28 AM

    Pyramids and blossom work well in Paris, I'm taking notes for my next trip Genie, merci beaucoup.

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  4. Pierre BOYERApril 17, 2013 at 2:48 AM

    Belle journée....

    Pierre

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  5. StarmanApril 17, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    Is it possible to enter the pyramid?

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  6. JoeApril 17, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Hmm. Now that is an unusual feature to find in a Parisienne park. If I remember correctly a pyramid in Paris featured in one of Dan Brown's novels.

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  7. Cezar and LéiaApril 17, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    I love this composition with the adorable flowers!The pyramid is fantastic!
    Léia

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  8. JeanieApril 17, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    This was a spot I didn't get to -- I see what I missed. Lovely framing on this one!

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  9. MApril 17, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    Another Spectacular breath of printemps!

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  10. JoeinVegasApril 17, 2013 at 5:52 PM

    And flowering trees - delightful!

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  11. JackApril 17, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    The flowering tree really makes this photo for me. I miss these in the spring, but not enough to go back up north this soon.

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  12. MaryApril 17, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    What a stunning and fascinating park! :) The pink blossoms in your photo are magnificent, Genie.

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  13. AlexaApril 17, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    This very bourgeois neighborhood wouldn't be my first choice for where to live in Paris (besides, I couldn't begin to afford it!)—except for that wonderful, beautiful park.

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  14. RandyApril 17, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    The tree is the perfect touch.

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  15. Genie -- Paris and BeyondApril 18, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    I do not know what fascinates me more in this park... the unexpected sights such as this pyramid or the activity around the play areas and carousel.

    Each season brings a new look. Pink is one of my favorite colors...

    Bises,
    Genie

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  16. Rob SiemannApril 18, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    Gosh, this brings back memories! Used to live right in front of the park.

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  17. LaërteApril 19, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Cette année, nous avons attendu le printemps avec tant d'impatience que nous nous émerveillons de la moindre fleur.
    Très jolie photo, Genie, avec le contraste marqué entre le minéral et le végétal.

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  18. LouiseApril 29, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Such a beautiful blossom tree, I haven't been to Parc Monceau, it's on the list too. The list is very big....

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Merci for your comments!