Pont de Sully

Pont de Sully

This is one of the few cast iron bridges
remaining in Paris today.  Built (rebuilt, actually) by
Haussmann in 1876, Pont de Sully is actually two bridges
connecting the eastern tip of Ile Saint Louis
with the banks of the 4th and 5th arrondissements.

Pont de Sully

Paris, 75005

La solitude

This gentleman had the quay to

himself and one would imagine that 

many are now enjoying the August sunshine

La Seine

75004, Paris

La Seine et Square du Vert Galant

Day and Night

Reflections on the Seine

taken from Pont des Arts

Pont des Arts

75001, Paris

Réflexions sur la Seine

Seine Reflections

The quiet of late night

on the Seine.....

perfect solitude

la Seine

75001, Paris

Les Amants du Pont de Bir-Hakeim

The Lovers on the Bridge

No, not really.  

They were posing for a film.

Tant pis

Happy Leap Year Day

Pont de Bir-Hakeim

75015, Paris

Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

Passerelle Simone-de Beauvoir

A few lonely walkers on the passerelle between le Parc de Bercy 

and Bibliothéque Nationale de France.

Constructed of steel and installed in 2006,

it is known by Parisians as la lentille (the lentil).

It is an impressive work of art and a marvel of design:

The center span crosses the river without

external support.

Passerelle Simone-de-Beauvoir

75012, Paris

Bateaux sur la Seine

Boats on the Seine

Dwarfed by the large Yacht de Paris, 

the classic sleek wood bateau stole my heart.

One can imagine the same scene

fifty years ago....

la Seine

75005, Paris

La Seine - Préfecture de Police

Patrolling the Seine

There was a police presence in all areas,

including the waters of the Seine.

This police boat was in a hurry

Préfecture de Police de Paris

On the Seine

75001, 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

Paris de la nuit

Paris by night

Looking west from Pont Neuf

the Seine sparkles with the 

reflection of lights...

both the famous 

and the ordinary

Joining James' Weekend Reflections 
right here

from Pont Neuf, the Seine

75001, Paris

La Seine et des Bateaux

The Seine and Boats

In warm, sunny weather living on a boat

 moored on the Seine seems like paradise.

I will have to remember to check out

 this scene in winter as well

La Seine et Pont de Sully

75005, Paris

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Quai de Bourbon

A View along the Seine

The narrow strip is shared with the trees

showing the new leaves of spring.

A single flaneur has the space to himself...

Quai de Bourbon from Pont Marie

75004, Paris

Changement de saison - la Seine

It is almost spring and all across the hemisphere

people are looking forward to longer days and

warmer weather.

There will be many evenings

along the Seine with friends

Quai du Louvre

75001, Paris

la Seine

The Seine

All is quiet on the Seine

at midnight...

a great time to take photos

La Seine

75006, Paris

Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III

Adorned with gilt, ironwork, 

and more details than can be seen in a single photograph, 

Pont Alexandre III is a great spot for photographs.  

At night you can enjoy the lights 

of La Tour Eiffel with reflections on the Seine.

Pont Alexandre III

Connecting 8è and 7è

75008, Paris

Theme Day - What Would I Miss Most...

Les Enfants de Paris

What would I miss most about Paris if I were never to return?

How can one even think in those terms?

...the people of Paris,

the children, the parks and gardens, the green chairs,

the music, the churches, the architecture, the history, the Seine, the bridges,

the Métro, the secret little spots discovered over 20+ trips, the food,

ex-pat friends, Parisian friends, the grand views from Paris landmarks,

sitting on green grass when it is permitted, dancing on Rue Mouffetard, 

and so much more.

No matter what the future holds, I will always have a bit of Paris, 

and all that it is, in my heart.

(and tens of thousands of photos, if I forget)

What Would I miss most?

75000, all of it, Paris

La Seine et les reflets d'or

The reflections of the golden-hued lights 

were interspersed with silver.  

The lone green light and its reflection 

makes me think of Gatsby.

La Seine from Pont du Carrousel

75001, Paris

Quai de Bourbon - l'automne

Quai de Bourbon

Looking towards Pont Louis-Philippe from Pont Marie, 

the quai and the riverside walk are almost deserted.  

Golden leaves will soon be swept from frail branches into the Seine.  

Within a month, this will be a monochrome palette, 

save the red doors and a few window boxes.

Paris will take on her winter beauty

Quai de Bourbon

75004, Paris

 

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

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