Thursday, March 31, 2016

Poisson d'avril! (demain)


Do you know what tomorrow is?



In the USA it is April Fools Day and we play pranks like, 
"Look out!  There's a spider on your shoulder!" 



The tradition in France includes poisson d'avril, attempting to attach a paper fish to the victim's back without being noticed.  There is an interesting history of this holiday of foolishness, and it originated in France in the 16th century.  You can read about it here.



Today in France, people who are fooled on April 1 are called poisson d'avril, which literally means the "April Fish," because a young naive fish is easily caught.
This man who is kindly shucking oysters has been "tagged" with a paper fish. 



So, are you going to play a little prank tomorrow?



Le Baron Rouge, wine bar
1, rue Théophile Roussel
75012, Paris


Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Montmartre - printemps



A pink "explosion" providing
quite a view from
these windows and balconies



Montmartre
75018, Paris

Monday, March 28, 2016

Montmartre - avenue Junot




The springtime shades of
chartreuse and lavender
drape this courtyard entry


Probably the safest place
for the invasive wisteria



Avenue Junot
Montmartre
75018, Paris

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Église Saint-Louis d'Antin



Église Saint-Louis d'Antin


Joyeuses Pâques



Église Saint-Louis d'Antin
63, rue de Caumartin
75009, Paris

Saturday, March 26, 2016

Un bébé dinosaure...



Maintenant, on peut faire un bébé dinosaure...
un bébé dinosaure en chocolat!


The Parisian chocolatiers are quite creative
with their Easter displays - indeed!



A La Mère de Famille
82, rue Montorgueil
75002, Paris

Friday, March 25, 2016

Le Louvre et la Pleine Lune




Louvre and the first full moon of spring,
a calm scene and reflection...



bon week end



Musée du Louvre
75001, Paris

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Jardin Marie Trintignant



Jardin Marie Trintignant


This small patch of green and pink
along Quai des Célestins will 
make you turn your head


Loving spring....



Jardin Marie Trintignant
Rue de l'Ave Maria
75004, Paris

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Oeufs en Chocolat



In preparation of Pâques (Easter)
you will find the windows of
pâtisseries and boulangeries filled
with their specialties of the season.



Au Levain du Marais
28, boulevard Beaumarchais
75011, Paris


Monday, March 21, 2016

Pyramid - Parc de Monceau



Parc de Monceau
dressed and adorned
for spring



Parc de Monceau
75008, Paris

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Dimanche des Rameaux



Dimanche des Rameaux
(Palm Sunday)


In preparation for Palm Sunday in Paris
the ancient but active church of Saint Louis en l'Île
has both palm branches and a donkey.

The music for Dimanche des Rameaux includes


bon dimanche



Église Saint Louis en l'Île
Île Saint Louis
75004, Paris
 


Friday, March 18, 2016

Café Kitsuné - Palais Royal



Palais Royal


In the arcade shops and restaurants of
Palais Royal you will find a wide range 
of choices: from the old to the new and from the 
elegant to the casual.



Café Kitsuné
Palais Royal
75001, Paris
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Thursday, March 17, 2016

Montmartre - une terrasse vide




Almost spring,
Montmartre café,
blue skies, 
and welcoming terrace...


alons-y!



Montmartre café
75018, Paris
 

 

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Cimetière du Père Lachaise



Closing time at Père Lachaise
does not mean a leisurely stroll to the exit... 
as the whistle bleats remind you.


(joyeux anniversaire, Alexa) 




Cimetière du Père Lachaise
75020, Paris


Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Butte aux Cailles




Just ring the bell
for entrance



Hidden streets of Butte aux Cailles
75013, Paris

Monday, March 14, 2016

Fleurs de Paris



The flowers are abundant in Paris
and so are the flower shops


(Happy Pi Day
 3.14159265359....)



rue de Belleville
75019, Paris
 

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-Belleville



Église-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-Belleville


Beautiful and sturdy iron hinges on the
massive doors of this neo-gothic church 
are offset by the soft visage


bon dimanche



Église-Saint-Jean-Baptiste-de-Belleville
139, rue de Belleville
75019, Paris

Saturday, March 12, 2016

Le Baron Rouge - des huitres sur le pouce?



Le Baron Rouge

Delicious oysters served on the sidewalk
along with a healthy dose of sunshine...

ah, wish I was there



Le Baron Rouge, wine bar
1, rue Théophile Roussel
75012, Paris



Friday, March 11, 2016

Port de l'Arsenal



Port de l'Arsenal


Commercial boats, working boats,
pleasure boats, and many house boats...

all can be found in Port de l'Arsenal
between the Seine and Place de la Bastille



bon week end



Port de l'Arsenal
75004, Paris

to see reflections from around the world.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Paris au printemps



Paris in Spring


After a frigid winter
all of Paris prepares for spring
and even la tour Eiffel
dons a prissy pink crinoline



(almost spring)



la tour Eiffel
Champ de Mars
5, avenue Anatole France
75007, Paris

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

une rue cachée



A charming hidden street 
with vines and trees, 
a slight spring-like breeze,
and an occasional glimpse of a pussy-cat.



Butte aux Cailles
75013, Paris

Monday, March 7, 2016

Chez Gladines



Chez Gladines
l'Original


This setting in Butte aux Cailles is the original restaurant
serving Basque cuisine.  If you are looking for elegant dining
pass on by, but if you want to experience a local eatery
and all the salad you can manage for about 10€ 
and served in a stainless steel mixing bowl, come on in.


(I have also eaten twice at Chez Gladines on Blvd Saint-Germain -
same menu but different atmosphere)



Chez Gladines
30, rue des cinq Diamantes
75013, Paris
 

Friday, March 4, 2016

Le Parc de Bercy



Le Parc de Bercy


Two pergolas with a canopies of
wisteria vines, a deep gold in late November.
Spring will bring the purple blooms....  soon.



Le Parc de Bercy
75012, Paris


Take a look at James' Weekend Reflections here
to see all the creativity in capturing reflections.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Fondation Louis-Vuitton



Fondation Louis-Vuitton


What genius to have designed this intriguing structure at
the edge of Bois de Boulogne.  One has a feeling of 
riding an enormous ship high above the Bois de Boulogne 
with a view of the Paris skyline in the distance.





Fondation Louis-Vuitton
8, avenue Mahatma Ghandi
Bois de Boulogne 75116, Paris
Métro Sablons

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Grande Galerie de l'Évolution



Grande Galerie de l'Évolution


Although we went to see the Robert Doisneau exhibit of photographs
taken at the museum, this parade of animals was magnificent.
I wondered how I could have been to Paris so many times 
and yet failed to visit this museum



Grande Galerie de l'Évolution
Jardin des Plantes
75005, Paris

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

City Daily Photo - "Where I Belong"



Theme Day for the City Daily Photo group
this month is "Where I Belong." Although I have many 
favorite places in Paris, my happiest times are spent 
with family or friends at a café terrace.  Although I have sat in 
winter months with a drizzling rain and a lab robe for warmth,
this spring scene with blue skies and warm sun is perfect.



See where other CDP photographers feel they "belong"



Pain et Chocolat
16, avenue de la Motte-Piquet
75007, Paris