Le Royal Monceau

le Royal Monceau

Tea at one of Paris' fine hotels is not 

nearly as costly as cocktails.

You can spend an hour or more

enjoying your tea and a plate of macarons.

Then, check out the restrooms and...

take a few (!) photos.

le Royal Monceau

37, avenue Hoche

75008, Paris

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 

Caryatid III

Walking to Parc de Monceau on Avenue Hoche

I noticed two caryatids high on a building supporting the balcony of the deuxième étage. 

As is typical with the caryatids seen in Paris, the two male figures were unique.

Look carefully on the left side of the figure at the bottom.  Do you see a tail?

Now, look at his chest.  Do you see a large paw with claws?

Now, look on top of his head.  What do you see?

I did not notice the details until reviewing the photos later.

Do not forget to look up.

Caryatids, E Ricard et Le Foll,
Architectes, 1892
4, avenue Hoche
75008 Paris