un peu de shopping...

Ah, yes, just a quick stop

for a little bit of shopping...

(Must be a French girl)

rue Brémontier

75017, Paris

le chien de Paris

He owned the street.

His master chatted with a friend while

le chien posed for the photographer

avenue de Wagram

75017, Paris

Theme Day - "People on the Street"

People on the Street

Observing the brisk stride of synchronized steps, 

one would believe that the afternoon outing is a well-rehearsed routine.

It makes you wonder how many years 

they have walked together through life.

Rue Brémontier

75017, Paris

The first day of each month is Theme Day

for the City Daily Photo Bloggers - Check here for all the others

Carrousel XIII - Place Prosper Goubaux

This previously unnamed (by me) carrousel was closed for repairs in April.  I arrived there to capture a warm weather scene of riders, but found it covered.  The workmen said "non" when I asked to photograph inside, but at least I found the name for this merry-go-round, "Les Anges Volants."  Oh, I will show you the forbidden photos another time.

If you have been reading my blog for a time, you know how I seek out carousels.  I am linking today to Alexa's The Road is Mine as she has a fabulous carousel which has an amazing story of rescue and restoration. 

Les Anges Volants

Boulevard de Courcelles et

Rue de Miromesnil

Place Prosper Goubaux

75017 Paris

Déjeuner avec Maman

Working a puzzle and enjoying a sip after lunch, best friend at your side... parfait

Driving Miss Daisy -- Carrousel Reflections

The rainy, very cold December day found these two ladies out on a jaunt, taking a spin on the carrousel (which, for the record, is rotating counter-clockwise)...



Un-named carrousel
Boulevard de Courcelles and
Rue de Miromesnil
Place Prosper Goubaux

See more reflections at James' Newtown Area Photo.

Hier et Aujourd'hui

Well, here it is... my favorite restaurant in Paris -- Hier et Aujourd'hui

It is out on the edges of the 17ième arrondissement but worth the trip! Pudlow Paris, a restaurant guide listed this restaurant as "Best Value for Money" in the 2007-2008 edition. It allowed that Franck Dervin was trained under Guy Savoy and Alain Dutournier and has a fresh, sharp and precise menu changing daily. Franck and his wife Karin Ouet handle every aspect of this dining experience... Hungry for Paris featured this as one of its 100 reviewed restaurants.

We have been making the trek out to our favorite restaurant to see our dear friends since 2007, and most trips we go for lunch and also for a dinner. If you go, please tell them that Genie sends greetings... Oh, and be sure to call ahead as reservations are necessary.

Hier et Aujourd'hui
145, rue de Saussure
Métro Wagram (not Villiers)

Carrousel VI -- Place Prosper Goubaux

Rain mixed with snow did not dampen the enthusiasm for riding this carrousel, found in the 17ième arrondissement, next to Métro Villiers... The children were with parents and grandparents on this Saturday afternoon.

I do not have a name for this carrousel, but with the help of some friends I have begun to notice the rotation of the merry-go-rounds. This one is counter-clockwise and you can take a look at the others I have featured: here, here, here, here, and here. It is said that the German mechanisms, often found in the Paris carrousels, were patented to run counter-clockwise while those in the United States usually rotate clockwise. The jury is still out on this... more research to come.

Un-named carrousel

Boulevard de Courcelles and

Rue de Miromesnil

Place Prosper Goubaux