Cimetière Montparnasse

Cimetière Montparnasse

The lavender petals of spring blooms

line the cemetery paths - 

A bit of cheer in the midst of death.

Cimetière Montparnasse

75014, Paris

Cimetière Montmartre - Cimetière du Nord

Cimetière Montmartre

Spring arrives with new growth in shades of green

and accents of pink blooms

20, ave Rachel

75018, Paris

Montmartre - printemps

A pink "explosion" providing

quite a view from

these windows and balconies

Montmartre

75018, Paris

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

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

Pyramid - Parc de Monceau

Parc de Monceau

dressed and adorned

for spring

Parc de Monceau

75008, Paris

Butte aux Cailles

Just ring the bell

for entrance

Hidden streets of Butte aux Cailles

75013, Paris

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

Take a look at James' Weekend Reflections

to see reflections from around the world.

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

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

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

 

Cimetiere Montparnasse

Montparnasse Cemetery

This cemetery is the resting place 

of many of Paris' intellectuals and artistic elite.

You will find quiet paths and an easy walk as you recognize

19th and 20th century writers and artists.  I was pleased to find

the graves of Brassai (photographer) 

and Bartholdi (sculptor of the Statue of Liberty)

Cimetiere Montparnasse
3, boulevard Edgar Quinet
75014, Paris

Jardin du Palais Royal

Perhaps the water is just a bit too cool yet.

A sweater and a light jacket kept her warm 

while her toes were tempted to take the plunge.

bon weekend

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Hôtel de Sully - le jardin

In the orangerie of Hôtel de Sully

you will find this ornate stone lattice 

against a backdrop of green....

Green, in the spring, but...

a rich mix of reds and oranges 

in the fall

Hôtel de Sully

48, rue Saint Antoine

75004, Paris

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

Les premiers rayons de soleil printaniers

The first rays of sun each spring...

a dry windless day, morning sunshine, 

the green chair of the garden,

and the warmth soaking to the skin

Do I detect a smile of contentment?

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Parc du Champ de Mars

On the great lawn in front of La Tour Eiffel 

one can walk, play, picnic, and lounge

on the grass, at least in the spring and summer.

bon weekend

Parc du Champ de Mars

75007, Paris

un printemps à Paris

Oh, la Tour Eiffel 

with her crinolines of pink,

fully dressed for spring

La Tour Eiffel

75007, Paris

Place des Vosges - les enfants

Place des Vosges

Warmer weather means 

more time with friends

Place des Vosges

75004, Paris

Une belle matinée de printemps - Parc de Bercy

Parc de Bercy

a fine spring morning

Only a light breeze put the ripples on this bassin,

while the ducks added concentric circles

like artists with brushes on a canvas

bon week-end

Parc de Bercy

75012, Paris