Paris and Beyond

Medieval stairway in Provins leading to the  city wall 77160, Provins France

Provins There are more than a few creperies in Provins, but this one had the most charming entrance. Mammy Gateaux 16...

Église Saint-Quiriace This church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris,  was founded early in the 11th century.   ...

In the small spaces, gardens are abundant with vegetables, herbs and plants A quick train ride  from Gare de l'Est....

Les Comptoirs des Colporteurs A mystical doorway draped in the green fringe of old wisteria vines. Les Comptoirs des ...

Just a short trip out of Paris  the Medieval city of Provins is filled with history and architecture. Here in the courtyard...

Église Saint-Quiriace This church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris,  was founded early in the 11th century.   ...

A cyclist In a narrow street of Provins (a short train ride from Gare de L'Est) we found this cyclist, moving so slowly that ...

Windows in Provins With just a quick train ride out of Paris (from Gare de l'Est) you can be in the midst of a Medieval vi...

Église Saint-Quiriace The setting for this Twelfth Century church  is rich with history.  We watched as she entered the r...

Église Saint-Quiriace Quiet and unassuming on the exterior... warm and richly detailed within bon dimanche Églis...

Front door of No. 28 The stone and timber construction of this home  is punctuated with the weathered, but sturdy, door. ...

Église Saint-Quiriace This church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris, was founded early in the 11th century.  T...