Rue du Bac

Rue du Bac

While his maman was shopping in the store

this petit enfant was captivated by the 

display of Eiffel Towers.

I was wondering how to get this

item into an overhead bin

for the trip home...

rue du Bac

75007, Paris

Place Saint Sulpice

This large fountain sits just in front of the

massive entrance of Église Saint Sulpice

On any day of the week, you will see

people gathered in this square

just a few blocks from Jardin du Luxembourg.

bon dimanche

Place Saint Sulpice

75006, Paris

Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin

Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin

This is a local, neighborhood market.

The fish and other seafood are fresh, and 

the merchant has a busy day

serving his patrons with little time to stage the display.

Wish that I was having some oysters tonight.

Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin

85B, boulevard de Magenta

75010, Paris

 

Il pleut un peu?

The rain in Paris 

brings out the stalker in me.

I had to chase down this gentleman 

with his striped jacket, two-toned gloves, orange scarf,

knee-high boots over skinny jeans,

and the colorful (orange and black) parapluie!

Rainy street

75006, Paris

Rue Mouffetard

If you are in Paris on any Sunday morning,

stop by and watch the dancers, and join in

the singing and dancing.

(Off to Argentina - 

perhaps I will brush up on my Tango)

Square Saint-Médard

rue Mouffetard

75005, Paris

Jardin des Tuileries

Jardin des Tuileries

It is impossible to visit Paris 

without sitting in one of the green chairs around a park fountain.  

Sometimes you have to bundle up a bit 

if there is a chill in the air.

Jardin des Tuileries

75001, Paris

Église Saint-Laurent

Église Saint-Laurent

I discovered this large neo-Gothic church

through a blog-friend who I was able to meet

face-to-face.  Cynthia's beautiful and informative post

is linked here.

Like many of the churches in Paris

(and in all of Europe), Saint-Laurent saw many additions

and revisions over several centuries. 

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Laurent

68, boulevard de Magenta

75010, Paris

Rue de Rivoli - la petite

Rue de Rivoli

After a long afternoon at Jardin des Tuileries,

this little one held the hand of her maman

as the family walked  toward home.

Must be a French girl

rue de Rivoli

75001, Paris

Parc de Monceau - le carrousel

Parc de Monceau

On a brisk October day, 

families enjoy the warmth of the sun

while the children play.

This is a beautiful neighborhood park

with a wide path for strollers, scooters,

and joggers.

Parc de Monceau

75008, Paris

le château de ma Mère

le château de ma Mère

This little shop on rue Ledru Rollin

features furniture, toys, clothing and accessories for 

children.  

How would you like to take home 

a child-sized café chair?

le château de ma Mère

108, rue Ledru-Rollin

75011, Paris

"Blues" de Paris

Paris "Blues"

Paris style...

to each his own!

rue du Faubourg Saint Martin

75010, Paris

Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin

Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin

One of the oldest covered market in Paris 

features Baltard style glass and ironwork with high ceilings

and an expanse of windows. 

These architectural details permit 

much natural light and great ventilation.

Le Marché Couvert Saint Quentin

85 bis, boulevard de Magenta

75010, Paris

Église Saint-Roch

Église Saint Roch

This late Baroque church is filled with art,

stunning architecture, a storied past, and

three magnificent organs.

The Marquis de Sade was married (!) here in 1763,

and Yves Saint Laurent's funeral brought over 1,000 people

 to this church in 2008.  

My friend Peter Olsen (Peter's Paris blog) provided 

many interesting photos and facts which you can find here.

bon dimanche

Église Saint Roch

298, rue Saint Honoré

75001, Paris

Chez Gladines - cuisine Basque à Paris

Chez Gladines

This charming bistrot serves reasonably-priced Basque cuisine. 

I first "discovered" Chez Gladines, the original restaurant, 

on rue des Cinq Diamants in the 13ème.  The food is simple, but delicious. 

Be sure to select a dessert while I whisper in your ear....

(crème caramel -or- mi-cuit au chocolat et Piment d'Espelette ).

 

This lively scene is on Boulevard Saint Germain and 

the warm September evening filled all the tables,

 inside and on the terrace.

Chez Gladines

44, boulevard Saint Germain

75005, Paris

Quai de Conti

Les Bouquinistes

Very near the Left Bank entrance to Pont des Arts

the bouquinistes kept their stands open

even in the steady rain.

bon week end

Quai de Conti

75006, Paris

City Daily Photo Theme Day - Shelter

Jardin des Tuileries

The shared umbrella was scant shelter 

in this October deluge.

The trees provided a bit of shelter

but the downpour drenched us all that day!

The theme for this first day of October is SHELTER.

Click here to see the interpretation of City Daily Photo bloggers 

from around the world.

 

 

 

Jardin des Tuileries

75001, Paris