Le Café des Chats - un chat

One of the many cat residents displays

the mood and character of this salon de the.

All of the cats have been adopted from shelters and

are under the care of veterinarians.

The 'house rules' are simple: do not wake a sleeping cat;

wash your hands before petting the cats; no feeding the cats; 

and, this is my favorite, no cat has to do anything s/he does not want to do.

Sounds like a great life to me.

Here is the link.

Le Café des Chats

16, rue Michel le Comte

75003, Paris

 

Le Café des Chats

Would you enjoy your coffee or tea

in the presence of cats?

You just might achieve the level of  'aloofness'

to find that a cat, or two, would enjoy your company

sitting close by or jumping onto your empty lap.

Tomorrow: a cat!

Le Café des Chats

16, rue Michel le Comte

75003, 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

Dans ma chambre!

No, these racoons were not in my bedroom, 

but they made an eye-catching window display on Rue du Bac.

I have certainly never seen 

un raton laveur in Paris!

Rue du Bac

75007, Paris

Un chat et un chien

A cat and a dog

This building dated 1903 (Bastier) has two interesting doorways.  

The green tiles are an assortment of salamanders by A and M Turin, 

and together with the cat and dog, appear to guard the door.

The beautiful wood doors are in pristine shape, 

and it would be hard to pass on the sidewalk 

without feeling the "eyes" looking down at the passerby.

78, rue Mademoiselle

75015, Paris

 

 

le blanc et le noir

Jardin du Palais Royal

These two chiens were an interesting pair 

as they strolled on the "Paris dirt" at Jardin du Palais Royal.  

One, sleek, petite and dark...

 the other, fluffy, medium-sized, and white.  

They did keep in close step, 

each with the other, 

evidence of much practice on early morning walks. 

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

 

Champ Libre Fleuriste

Champ Libre 

fleuriste

No matter where you are in Paris, you can certainly find nearby:

a Métro station,

an eyeglass store,

and a fleuriste

How about:

a garden,

a boulangerie,

a church?

Champ Libre Fleuriste

104, avenue Ledru Rollin

75011, Paris

un chat orange?

Chat Noir Orange!

This very large orange cat was mirrored on the other side of a doorway 

by an equally large (and orange) chien (dog).

Based on the shopper in the store with the same hue of "persimmon,"

I am thinking that "orange" must be the new "black."

(Off to find my orange accessories!)

BHV

4, rue du Temple

75004, Paris

L'architecture de Paris

Rue Mademoiselle

I posted the door with the dog, cat and salamanders, 

but the beautiful stone work 

and graceful balconies of this early 20th century building 

are worth a second look

...with a different viewpoint

76-78, rue Mademoiselle

75015, Paris

Métros Vaugirard et Volontaires

Jardin du Palais Royal - les promeneurs

Jardin du Palais Royal

the dog walkers

It does not matter how early you get up in the morning.  

The dog walkers are out in force.  

Truthfully, I cannot imagine a more scenic place to gather with others, 

away from the busy streets and sheltered from the elements.  

Can you hear the crunch of the limestone gravel under your feet?

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

 

Rue de Roi du Sicile - un éléphant bleu

A blue elephant?

It seems that a photographer cannot pass this thai restaurant

in the Marais without taking aim.  

It does not matter how many times you have snapped before.

Last week, the green plants and splash of pink orchid 

called out for another shot.  

The blue skies created a nice reflection.

Au Petit Thai

10, rue de Roi du Sicile

75004, Paris

To see more reflections,
click over to James' Weekend Reflections

Madame et le chien

Shall we cross?

Madame with her ballet flats and her Scottie in tow

are either watching traffic or are lost in a reverie.

Rue Lagrange
75005, Paris

Rue Mouffetard - monsieur et son chien

Monsieur et son chien

Walking the cobblestones of Rue Mouffetard, 

this gentleman and his dog turned heads, accessorized and well-groomed.

(tous les deux)

Rue Mouffetard

75005, Paris

Un chat, un cocker, et des salamandres

A cat, a dog, and many salamanders

A sense of humor by the architect (Bastier) is seen as the two pets perch above the door, keeping watch on all those who walk beneath.  The bottom tiles on either side of the door are signed by "Bigot" on the left and by "A and M Turin" on the right.  The permit for the building was dated 1903.  

Now, I found this entrance delightfully whimsical, worthy of observation and photographing.  It was interesting that a man walked up to me and said that he had lived in the neighborhood on this quiet street for over 30 years and had never noticed this doorway or the one just like it next door.  He watched me looking up and snapping with my camera.  Otherwise, he might still have not noticed.  We exchanged pleasantries and remarked that often we do not notice what treasures surround us.

He thanked me for the discovery, and we went our separate ways.

76-78, rue Mademoiselle

75015, Paris

Métros Vaugirard et Volontaires

(we were on Vélibs)

 

Sillicat s'est perdue

What a precious face

I do hope that Sillicat found his way home!

Rue de la Butte aux Cailles

75013, Paris



Le chat roux - III

So, the mystery is solved...

In a very life-like pounce le chat roux is going after the birds on the next window ledge. 

I feel certain that they all escape, leaving the adventure for another day.

Rue Crémieux is a short walking street of two-story houses facing each other. 

The colors and tromp l'oeil such as seen here are abundant.

Le chat roux which I showed you last week lives on this storybook street also.  Do you think he was the model for ce chat roux qui se jette sur les oiseaux*?

(*this red cat who pounces on birds)

28, rue Crémieux
75012, Paris

Le chat roux - II

Walking alone, I caught movement out of the corner of my eye,

or so I thought...

 Above my head was this leaping cat, about to pounce...

Pourquoi?

Come back tomorrow,

 for the rest of the story...

Typical narrow street

75012, Paris

Le chat roux

Would you believe that this is in Paris and not the countryside?

A laid back chat, taking a morning break...

from napping?

Typical narrow street
75012, Paris

French girl?

Must be a French girl woman?

I barely caught this one! 

Truthfully, I was going for the dog

and then was surprised at the knee britches, the scarf,

and... tell me that those tights do NOT match the scarf!



Ces yeux bleus

The blue eyes on this French house cat captured my attention, and it would appear that there was something about me that piqued his interest as well.

Perhaps he was feeling guilty that he and his friend had smoked all of those cigarettes. Hummmm....