Jardin du Palais Royal

There are times when you cannot find an empty chair

on the edge of this fountain, but it is a perfect spot for reflection.

bon week end

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

La solution au casse-tête

So, here is the answer to the puzzling photo of yesterday. 

The afternoon sun was shining on the frieze of 

the building on the opposite site of the Cour Napoleon (Louvre) which is

the Pavilion Richelieu. The image of the 

frieze is seen as a reflection off the interior back wall

  (yes, through the round opening). 

It was a special moment.

Cour Napoleon

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

What is it?

A porthole, 

a painting,

a tapestry?

I had to look at the surrounding photos 

of this image to figure it out...

and I was the photographer.

bon week end

Somewhere famous in Paris

I am joining other photographers
 at Weekend Reflections here

Art d' Arcachon

A bigger than life painting

in an Arcachon gallery,

caught in afternoon reflections

Arcachon 

Gironde department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region

33120, France

 

 

Musée du Louvre - le reflet

Musée du Louvre

The sharp lines and edges of the 'pyramid du Louvre' form

an eye-deceiving reflection of the buildings and the blue sky.

Classic architecture transformed into 

shards of an eclectic puzzle

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

(I am joining James' Weekend Reflections)

Les ombres

Stained glass windows 

sunlight reflected on the

Gothic walls of the church

Paris church

75005, Paris

Cimetière de Montrouge

Cimetière de Montrouge

The porcelain funerary flowers are probably the work of
Céramiques de France in Béthune with origins in the mid-nineteenth century.
This grave tells the story of a brave aviator Maurice Arnoux (7 September 1895 – 6 June 1940) who was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories. He returned to flying fighter planes during the early days of World War II and died fighting for France.


The high polish of the marble reflects the
words of remembrance and honor.

Grave of Maurice Arnoux

Cimetière de Montrouge

18, avenue de la Porte de Montrouge

75014, Paris

 

Église Notre Dame de la Croix de Ménilmontant

Notre Dame de la Croix

de Ménilmontant

The late afternoon autumn sun

repeated the stained glass patterns

on the stone arches

bon dimanche

Église Notre Dame de la Croix de Ménilmontant

3, Place de Ménilmontant

75020, Paris

Le Bistrot Paul Bert

Le Bistrot Paul Bert

This "foodie" street in Paris' 11ième

has something for everyone.

I plan to have a seat here 

next week!

Le Bistrot Paul Bert

18, rue Paul Bert

75011, 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

Réflexions de nuit à Paris

Louvre courtyard at night

Such diverse architecture... 

from the graceful arches to the glass angles, 

all reflected in the shallow fountains!

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

Catherine André - la mode parisienne

Paris fashion

The Paris windows 

are never mundane

bon week-end

Catherine André

26, Galerie Vivienne

75002, Paris

Boulevard des Capucines

Boulevard des Capucines

Street lights, traffic lights,

car lights, and more...

perfect illumination

for a rainy night

Boulevard des Capucines

75009, Paris

Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier

in the rain

at night

 reflections

Palais Garnier

8, rue Scribe

75009, Paris

des petits jardins de Provins

In the small spaces,

gardens are abundant

with vegetables, herbs

and plants

A quick train ride

 from Gare de l'Est...

the charming, 11th century

 town of Provins

rue du Four des Raines

77160, Provins

Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier

A grand reflection of this empty

ballroom. I can hear the haunting music 

Palais Garnier

9, rue Scribe

75009, Paris

Galerie de paléontologie et d'anatomie comparée

Paleontology Museum

I have seen the photographs and peered through the impressive 

windows, but sadly I have never been inside to see the skeletons

It is on my list to accomplish this year

Galerie de paléontologie et d'anatomie comparée

Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle

Jardin des Plantes

75005, Paris

Métro Gare d'Austerlitz

Le Louvre et la Pleine Lune

Louvre and the first full moon of spring,

a calm scene and reflection...

bon week end

Musée du Louvre

75001, Paris

Café Kitsuné - Palais Royal

Palais Royal

In the arcade shops and restaurants of

Palais Royal you will find a wide range 

of choices: from the old to the new and from the 

elegant to the casual.

Café Kitsuné

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Today I join other photographers

here at James' Weekend Reflections