Saturday, February 1, 2014

Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole - Theme Day


Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole
depuis 1594


Hidden on a narrow street so very close to Notre Dame, this auberge has been open since 1594.  The structure itself was built in 1512 after completion of the Cathedral.


  The ancient wisteria twists upon itself, 
framing the door and window above.



Today I join the City Daily Photo bloggers with a traditional first day of the month theme, 
this first day of February, "ENTRY."  




Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole
Ile de la Cité
22, rue Chanoisse
75004, Paris


27 comments:

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Une entrée très charmant Genie.

Julie said...

It is indeed charming, Genie, but the upkeep ... the upkeep ...

Alain said...

Inauguré pour l'entrée d'Henri IV à Paris, peut-être ?

The Greenockian said...

Lovely!
Liz

Aussie in France said...

Love the parrot!

Tamera said...

It's absolutely lovely! And how old must that wisteria be? Great choice for theme day!

Revrunner said...

Like living in a tree house.

Jeanie said...

I love this spot -- I've passed by more than once; it is enchanting.

Tanya Breese said...

now that is a pretty little spot!

Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan blogger said...

Awesome entrance! And I love the bird (parrot?) in front of the window!

William Kendall said...

It is a lovely entrance, Genie!

Gunn said...

Unique and pretty.
I´ll remember it.

Virginia said...

One of the most photogenic spots in Paris.
V

RedPat said...

Beautiful!

Daryl said...

oh genie, this is beautiful . hope all is well with you and the family ..

wilf said...

Absolutely beautiful!

cieldequimper said...

This is rather delightful, isn't it?

Unknown said...

What a beautiful shot. I'm hoping to visit Paris in Spring and would love to see that wisteria in bloom - can you share where this lovely spot is? Thanks!

Jack said...

This one makes me wince, Genie. My otherwise wonderful neighbors have a huge wisteria vine hanging into my yard from theirs. It is a WEED, and an uncontrollable one, at that!!!

Randy said...

Love that tree/vine.

M said...

Right out of a fairy tale! How I would love to see it in bloom!

Alexa said...

I'm with Marie -- when the wisteria's in bloom, it must match the color of the little table and chairs. This place is enchanting!

LOLfromPasa said...

How beautiful! I could be very happy sitting there for a while and watching the world go by.

paul said...

A beautiful contribution to the theme!

Anne in Oxfordshire said...

Quaint and charming , always looking out for these sort of houses to see, thank you for sharing.

Palomasea said...

This kind of beauty leaves me speechless....no words needed here... :)
Well, maybe just one... wow! :))
xoxoxo

Babzy.B said...

très bel endroit :)