Sunday, August 31, 2014

Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis



Église Saint Paul Saint Louis


The renovations in this 400 year old church have brought light and freshness to the interior.  
The lacquered red door is a new focal point on Rue Saint Antoine


bon dimanche



Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis
99, rue Saint Antoine
75004, Paris

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Marché d'Aligre


Marché d'Aligre


The street markets of Paris are many, each with its own flavor.


You never know when you will find a porte-bonheur (lucky charm), 
a cherished memory that will long remind you of Paris.



Marché d'Aligre
Place d'Aligre
Rue d'Aligre et Rue Beccaria
75012, Paris


Friday, August 29, 2014

Parc de Monceau - zoom-zoom!



Parc de Monceau


As you walk the paths of this Paris park, 
you should be on the look-out for little speed demons,
the charming little Parisians who learn to ride a scooter 
as soon as they can walk.


...and they can really go fast!
zoom-zoom!


Parc de Monceau
Boulevard de Courcelles
75008, Paris


Thursday, August 28, 2014

Pâtisserie - Julien



Julien


The bright, primary colors of an artist's palette,
displayed to perfection.


...so difficult to choose just one!


miam-miam



Julien
73, ave Franklin D Roosevelt
75008, Paris
Métro St Philippe du Roule

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Chez Julien - les fleurs


Chez Julien


The flower boxes of Paris are a ubiquitous presence in all parts of the city, 
and the red geraniums are quite hardy lasting until winter.


Look up




Chez Julien
1, rue du Pont Louis-Philippe
75004, Paris

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Jardin du Palais Royal - il pleut



Jardin du Palais Royal


Well, if one must be caught in the Paris rain,
one must be just this chic!


Must be a French Girl!



Jardin du Palais Royal
75001, Paris

Monday, August 25, 2014

La Tour Eiffel en reflet



La Tour Eiffel
in reflection


It was early enough that there was not much of a crowd,
 and the tower's reflections in the wet stones 
were not hampered by either tourists or hawkers.


Rainy days and Mondays -- still nice in Paris!



La Tour Eiffel
75007, Paris
(from Trocadero)
75017

Sunday, August 24, 2014

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris


Notre Dame


The afternoon sun adds a golden tint to the south side of Notre Dame with all the griffins lined up on their perches.  The details of the architecture could keep you sketching for months.


bon dimanche



Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre Dame
Place Jean-Paul II
75004, Paris

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Repetto XVI



Repetto


Known the world over for les ballerines
the window displays are always a treat.


Dance!



Repetto
36, rue de Passy
75016, Paris

Friday, August 22, 2014

La Seine, le Pont au Change, Dôme des Invalides...



The Seine, Pont au Change, the dome of Invalides...


...and faintly seen in the background is la Tour Eiffel, 
a little surprise I had not noticed in my photo



de Quai de Gesvres
75004, Paris

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Superette de la Bastille


Superette de la Bastille


The green and white stripes are a catchy backdrop 
for the bananas, oranges and apples of this epicerie. 
 It sits in the midst of a busy boulevard (Beaumarchais) 
and might otherwise be missed.


Although not a place for "big" shopping, 
it is the perfect answer to grab a quick bite 
or to pick up an essential item.  
Wish this was just around my corner...



Superette de la Bastille
14, boulevard Beaumarchais
75003, Paris

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Palais Galliera


Palais Galliera


Although the grounds and the late 19th century building look like a palace, 
it was designed and built as a museum.  


This peek into the side gardens shows what is probably the gardener's shed.
More on this museum soon....



Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris (a mouthful)
10, avenue de la Pierre 1er de Serbie
Rue de Galliera
75016, Paris

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

La femme et une fontaine



Jardin du Palais Royal


There is something quite mesmerizing about this fountain,
and you can feel the pull



Jardin du Palais Royal
75001, Paris

Monday, August 18, 2014

Rue de Sèvres - chez toi?



Rue de Sèvres


As you can see from the staircase wall and the wet floor, 
it was a rainy day in Paris.  
Often you get a sprinkling of rain, 
and one can dart in and out of the scattered showers.  

But on this day it simply poured, 
so I pulled out my underwater camera (aptly named) 
and we made the best of the weather.  
We planned our day around visiting churches, five which we had never seen.


We were not disappointed.
A rainy day in Paris beats a rainy day at home.
(so says Holly)



Rue de Sèvres
75007, Paris

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Église Notre Dame des Champs


Église Notre Dame des Champs


We sat and listened intently to the organ 
as the music filled every corner of the immense space.  
It was a rehearsal by Yannick Merlin, 
and we watched as he and his assistant 
descended the narrow spiral stairs behind the latticed enclosure,
seen at the back of the church (under the arches).


The organ was built by Cavaillé-Coll in 1877, 
just as the roman styled church was completed (a ten-year venture).


bon dimanche



Église Notre Dame des Champs
92 bis, boulevard du Montparnasse
75006, Paris

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Le Royal Monceau - Voulez-vous avoir un peu de thé?



Le Royal Monceau


We met friends for tea and macarons at this elegant hotel, 
lounging in the butter-soft leather furniture.  


We watched people, took in the surroundings, 
sipped our tea, and snapped a few photos.
bien sûr



Le Royal Monceau
37, avenue Hoche
75008, Paris 

Friday, August 15, 2014

Musée du Louvre - un reflet



Musée du Louvre


Walking back to our apartment late one night, 
we found the reflections of street lamps and the Hôtel du Louvre in the windows.


bon weekend



Musée du Louvre
Rue de Rohan et Rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Une papeterie à Paris



a stationer's shop
(papeterie)


There are at least four things in this window 
on Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe that should have been bought for gifts.  
This street, just north of the Seine, 
has an abundance of charming little shops, 
several of which have papers and books like this one.



papeterie
Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe
75004, Paris

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

La Seine Quai de l'Hôtel-de-Ville


In the rain


The quai was almost deserted 
in the late afternoon rains.  


Ignore the weather and explore.



Quai de l'Hôtel-de-Ville
75004, Paris

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Un grand macaron de framboise!



A large raspberry macaron!


Macarons are a challenge to make with careful attention 
to the humidity, the age of the eggs, the balance of heat in the oven, 
the phase of the moon.


However, I cannot imagine
 how many attempts it would take 
in order to get a perfect one of this size.  
At least the failures become "family macarons" 
and no one complains!


(just kidding about the phase of the moon)



Boulangerie aux Castelblangeois
104, rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine
75012, Paris

Monday, August 11, 2014

Place du Palais Royal - un pet't jardin?



Place du Palais Royal
A small garden?


Just opposite Café Le Nemours, we discovered these little gardens, 
raised beds, with flowers and vegetables.


Tented booths selling regional products (truffles, cheese, etc) 
as well as fine crafts such as jewelry and pottery completed the scene.



Place du Palais Royal
75001, Paris

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Chapelle Saint Vincent de Paul - les details



Chapelle Saint Vincent de Paul


This inconspicuous church sits only a block from Bon Marché 
and is hardly worth a glance from the street 
as its façade blends in with the other buildings on Rue de Sèvres.


  However, the interior is filled with treasures and a bit of mystery.  
There is a shrine to St Vincent de Paul, ornately adorned, 
a magnificent organ, and a link to Louis Braille.  
The details and imagery on the base of this statue are stunning.
 
 
bon dimanche
 
 
 
Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul
95, rue de Sèvres
75006, Paris
 

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Marché d'Aligre - les fleurs


Marché d'Aligre


Strollers, small shopping carts...
families out to do the Saturday shopping:
bread, cheese, vegetables, fruits, fish, pastries...


You can find it all here in the the covered market of 
Marché d'Aligre
Do you wish that you were doing your Saturday shopping here?



Marché d'Aligre
75012, Paris



Friday, August 8, 2014

Poilâne - du pain au four



Poilâne


In the depths of Poilâne's this baker is removing 
the signature loafs encrusted with a scrolling "P"
from the wood-burning oven.
 
 
Merci beaucoup, Virginia!
 
 
bon weekend
 
 
 


Poilâne
8, rue du Cherche-Midi
75006, Paris





Thursday, August 7, 2014

Villa Raynouard - la grille d'entree



Villa Raynouard


François Just Marie Raynouard, a French dramatist and linguist, 
was born in 1761 in Provence and died in Passy (1836).  
He was an Officer of the Legion of Honour.  


In the 16th arrondissement a street 
and a square have been named after him
The villa has a charming gate, usually locked, 
opening into the private courtyard.



92, rue Raynouard
75016, Paris

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Eric Kayser - Brioche Mousseline



Eric Kayser
Brioche Mousseline


Want to share one of these?


miam-miam!



Eric Kayser
14, rue Monge
75005, Paris

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Bazar des Écoles - une droguerie



Bazar des Écoles


Although you will see many of these types of shops in Paris, 
the awnings and corner location caught my eye.  
The 'bazar' was busy with shoppers 
and I regret that we did not stop in for a closer look.



Much more charming 
than an Ace Hardware Store back home!



Bazar des Écoles
20, rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève
75005, Paris



Monday, August 4, 2014

Un café avec des amies



Coffee with friends


When I think about un café avec mes amies 
this is my wistful vision


terrace, coffee, sunshine, friends, and laughter


(oh, and do not forget the chic shoes, too!)



Avenue Paul Doumer
75016, Paris

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Église Saint-Quiriace



Église Saint-Quiriace

This church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris, 
was founded early in the 11th century.  
The town is divided into an Upper Town and a Lower Town,
 respectively called the Châtel (Castle) and the Val (Valley).


This church sits in its elevated position in the upper town, 
and although it has never been completed it is worthy of a visit.


bon dimanche



Église Saint-Quiriace
9, place Saint-Quiriace
77160, Provins, France

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Ceux petits poulets pauvres


Poor Little Chickens...


Seen in a shop window on Rue de Rennes.  
We were hungry, but nothing here!


bon weekend



Rue de Rennes
75006, Paris

Friday, August 1, 2014

Theme Day - Nourriture à emporter!



Carry-out!

In Paris my favorite "carry-out" is not a single café or bistrot, but the whole row of shops at Place Maubert.  One can start at the wine shop with the friendly King Charles Spaniel; move next door to the fromagerie, to the market on the corner for some fruit, the Charcuterie for saucisson sec, and finally Eric Kayser for une baguette Monge and a pastry for dessert.


You always stop last at Eric Kayser so you can stand in the fast-moving line for baguettes, still warm from the oven.  While you are there grab a little something to have with your café in the morning.  
Eat one of the warm baguettes as you stand on the street outside.


Now I am hungry!
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Place Maubert
75005, Paris
Métro Maubert-Mutualité