Bistrot avec deux fantômes?

In the soft light of a classic Paris bistro, 
I imagined seeing two ghosts (or three).


Perhaps it is just a reflection, 
or my overactive imagination, 
or....


(boo!)

Rue Saint-André des Arts

75006, Paris

Métro Mabillon

Restaurant du Palais Royal

Restaurant du Palais Royal

As many times as I have been to Palais Royal 

(spring, summer, fall, winter, rain, snow, rain) 

I have never been to this restaurant, not even for a glass of wine.

(will be going soon!)

Restaurant du Palais Royal

Palais Royal

110, Galerie de Valois

75001, Paris

Les bouquinistes sous la pluie

The bouquinistes were open on this rainy October day

selling to the tourists who braved the weather.

The very old books, journals, and cards are kept in the back of the stall, 

protected from the rain.

Bouquinistes

Quai de Conti

75005, Paris

Rue d'Aligre - un café

Rue d'Aligre

Taken on a busy market day (Marché d;Aligre), 

there is scant room for café table and chairs.  

Still, the pastries and a coffee (or thé) can be enjoyed 

as the market vendors shout out the quality of their wares.

One thinks that the price of the coffee and pastry is small 

for this front row theatre seat.

Rue d'Aligre

75012, Paris

Métro Ledru Rollin

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame

The exterior of this 800-year-old cathedral 

is well-known for its many statues over the massive doors.  

The broader view reveals gargoyles and chimeras in various poses.  

Do you think that this one might look like 

J. R. R. Tolkien's Gollum?

bon dimanche

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

6 Parvis Notre Dame

Place Jean-Paul II

75004, Paris

 

 

Le Marais - un tandem

Bicycle for two!

There are many bicycles on the streets of Paris and in the parks.  

Even the smallest of children are riding bicycles.

However, I do not think that I have seen a bicycle for two.

Hope that you have time

for a ride this weekend

Boulevard Beaumarchais

75003, Paris

Parc de Monceau - l'aire de jeu

Parc de Monceau

There are several play areas in Parc de Monceau 

with plenty of room for running.  

If you listen carefully, 

you can almost hear the squeals of laughter and shrieks of the chase.

bon weekend

Parc de Monceau

Boulevard de Courcelles

(five entrances around the park)

75008, Paris

Métro Monceau

Galeries Lafayette - prêt-à-porter II

Galeries Lafayette

The fabrics are like candy to the eyes, 

and the designs are stunning.

On each trip to Paris I stalk this department 

and even chat with les vendeuses.   

Sometimes I boldly take my photos 

but love the "askew" appearance of the stealth photos.

I will be back soon for more...

Galeries Lafayette
Boulevard Haussmann
75009, Paris
Métro Chaussée d'Antin La Fayette

Une tarte aux figues

Fig Tart

This pâtisserie was filled with tarts 

and the most unusual and colorful was this one of figs.  

Combined with the violet blooms and a perfectly formed pastry, 

this confection looks like a work of art.

miam-miam!

La Pâtisserie - Cyril Lignac

24, rue Paul Bert

75011, Paris

Vertige - Agathe Braconnier

Vertige

Just a stone's throw from Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis in the Marais 

is this sidewalk arrangement of plants and flowers.  

The florist designer of this shop specializes in form and design 

as simple arrangements allow the flowers to tell the story. 

Vertige, Agathe Braconnier

11, rue de Sevigné

75004, Paris

 

Un jardin secret

A secret garden

Just off rue de la Roquette behind a closed gate is a hidden artists' atelier,

filled with the sounds of wood planers and the scent of paint.

The paved courtyard provides light into the glassed workshops 

and serves as a quiet spot amid the work

Rue de la Roquette

75011, Paris

Notre Dame et la Seine

Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris

 

 

The elegant architecture of this 800-year-old cathedral

displays beautiful flying buttresses.

 

 

Freshly cleaned inside and out...

let the birthday party begin

 

 

bon dimanche

 

 

 

Cathedrale Notre Dame de Paris

75004, Paris 

Rue St. Honoré - beaucoup de gants

Rue St Honoré

 

 

Oh, yes, let's have a rainbow assortment of these

chic gloves!

 

 

 

bon weekend

 

 

 

 

Rue St Honore

75001, Paris

Galerie Vivienne - les artistes étudiants

Galerie Vivienne

student artists

If you frequent the side halls in the famous covered passages of Paris, 
you will likely see gatherings of students 
sketching the century-old architecture.  
The arches, the moldings, the skylights, 
and even the floor tiles are worthy of a sketch.

You will see students in the not-so-famous covered passages as well

Galerie Vivienne

Rue des Petits Champs, 

Rue de la Banque, et Rue Vivienne

75002, Paris

Métro Bourse, Métro Pyramides, ou Bus 29

Musée Jacquemart André

Musée Jacquemart André

Lunch with friends amid the art, style, and architecture of Paris at

Musée Jacquemart André

Oh, and do not forget 

the Veuve Clicquot

Musée Jacquemart André - Salon de thé

158, boulevard Haussmann
75008, Paris

La Seine - Port de la Tournelle

Port de la Tournelle

From Pont d'Archevêché one can monitor the activity along the Seine.  

Take a walk below the street levels, alongside the boats of the Seine.  

It is quiet with few tourists.

Port de la Tournelle

75005, Paris

Métro Maubert-Mutualité, Cité

Jardin du Palais Royal - l'automne

 

Jardin du Palais Royal


October in Paris brings in the change of seasons,
seen here in the almost empty, assuredly quiet,
Jardin du Palais Royal.


This garden, like so many in Paris, has a different look for every season.



They all are special...

 

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

 

Pont de l'Archevêché

Pont de l'Archevêché

Based on the hefty weight of 

 many locks in the foreground, 

the larger ones have likely been removed or 

"pruned" 

One does hope that 

Edith and Hernando are doing well...

Pont de l'Archevêché

behind Notre Dame

75005, Paris

Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky

Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky

The bright skies of a clear autumn day 

accentuate the gold domes of Cathédral Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky.  

Although no photography was allowed inside, 

the view of the low sun reflecting on the domes was sufficient.

To read more about this cathedral 

and to see another view, 

click here

bon dimanche

Saint-Alexandre-Nevsky Cathedral

12, rue Daru

75008 Paris

Métro Ternes ou Métro Courcelles

 

Au Fil d'Élise

Au Fil d'Élise

This shop with its beautifully detailed vintage clothing 

and fabrics is a delight.  

Elegant lingerie, 

unique accessories, 

and household linens too...

Au Fil d'Élise

2, rue de l'Ave Maria

(at the corner with Rue Saint Paul)

75004, Paris

Must be a French girl

Rue St Honoré


Stylish (but practical) boots 
Short pencil skirt with black tights
Vented raincoat with a flounce
Understated flat leather purse
Coordinated scarf


...and, a peppy cadence in her gait


perhaps not, but I think that she
...must be a French girl

Rue St. Honoré

75001, Paris

 

Marché Saint Quentin - un marché couvert

Marché Saint Quentin

I knew of this covered market, but had not visited Saint Quentin, one of the few remaining covered markets in Paris.  The fruits and vegetables are acceptable, but this market shines with its international flavor and food offerings.  The soaring ceilings have been protecting Paris shoppers for over a hundred years.

There are delicacies from Africa and Italy, spices from north Africa, and even Pasteis from Portugal.  There are a few vendors with region-specific foods from France and a beer boutique.

Marché Saint Quentin

85bis, boulevard de Magenta

75010, Paris

Vin et Marée - un chat sur ​​un rebord

 

Cat on a ledge

 

I have passed by this address many times over the years
and have only recently looked up to see the wildcat
on the ledge above the window frame.


It is necessary to return to Paris often
as there are so many things yet unseen

Vin et Marée

165, rue St Honoré
75001 Paris

Hôtel Nord-Est - géraniums rouges

Hôtel Nord-Est

While exploring the neighborhoods near Gare de l'Est,
we happened upon this little hotel on a narrow street. 
It appeared as a vignette of ages past.


 

Hôtel Nord-Est

12, rue des Petits Hotels, 

75010 Paris

Passage Saint-Roch

Passage Saint-Roch

 

 

A light rain,

faint light of an autumn morning,

and the clicking of heels

as she made her way through the passage

 

 

 

 

Passage Saint-Roch

75001, Paris

 



Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

The wrought iron details are best seen close up


The columns and other architectural elements
lend a classic background to this interesting church

 

bon dimanche
 

Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul de Paris

Place Franz-Liszt
75010, Paris
Métro Poissonnière

Un bateau et la Seine

A boat and the Seine

We see here the captain at the bow of the boat 

(driving while talking on the phone) 

and perhaps two lovers at the stern.  

Since this photo was taken from the quai, 

there was not an opportunity to ask questions or to discover the story

C'est un mystère!

La Seine

Quai de la Mégisserie

75001, Paris

Galerie Vivienne - Wolff et Descourtis

Wolff et Descourtis

This charming boutique in Galerie Vivienne 

displays an exquisite collection of scarves and shawls 

in silk, challis, wool, and cashmere.  

This highly regarded, family-owned textile business dates back to 1875, 

and is still managed by the Wolff family.

The colors and designs are delicious,

and I understand that all the fabrics are limited editions.

Wolff et Descourtis

18, galerie Vivienne

75002, Paris

Café le Nemours VI

Café le Nemours


I think that if I could just pick one café in Paris for people-watching 
it would be here at Café le Nemours.  
No matter the weather 
as you can move under the cover of the building in the rain 
and there are heaters when it is cold.  
The morning I took this photo, the chairs and tables were all empty... 
save the patriot at the end of the row.


Yes, give me le Nemours any day,
a timeless classic café

Café le Nemours

Place Colette

75001, Paris

le Prélude de Paris - l'orchestre classique de Chatelet

Prélude de Paris
classic orchestra of the Chatelet Métro


Two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) 
you can hear the classic orchestral music of this group 
of conservatory students, music professors, and musician friends.  


The subterranean orchestra will stop you in your tracks 
as the sound of Vivaldi's Four Seasons 
echoes through the many tunnels of Chatelet.  
They play at an intersection/crossing of lines 1 and 4. 

Click here for a brief selection 
of their Vivaldi's Hiver

Prélude de Paris

often heard at Chatelet

lines 1 and 4

75001, Paris

Palais Garnier - colonne rostrale

The rostral columns of Palais Garnier

The entrance to Pavillon du Chef de l'Etat (House of the Head of State),
which was turned into the Musée de Opéra on the western facade
of Opéra National de Paris Garnier,
is framed by two granite columns by Henri Alfred Jacquemart,
adorned with lamps and the masts of ships. 
The bows of the four ships appear to have eyes.


Although other portions of this exquisite heritage site
have been restored since it was built in 1875,
the ceinture de lumière (belt of light) encircling the building has not. 
Earlier this year an appeal was made to the public
to adopt one of the 22 lampadaires, 2 candélabres, 22 cariatides, and 14 columns. 
The details of the rostral columns and the musical instrument-themed street lamps
on the opposite side of the opera house are stunning.


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Palais Garnier

Place de l'Opéra
75009, Paris