Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis

Église Saint Paul Saint Louis

The renovations in this 400 year old church have brought light and freshness to the interior.  

The lacquered red door is a new focal point on Rue Saint Antoine

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis

99, rue Saint Antoine

75004, Paris

Marché d'Aligre

Marché d'Aligre

The street markets of Paris are many, each with its own flavor.

You never know when you will find a porte-bonheur (lucky charm), 

a cherished memory that will long remind you of Paris.

Marché d'Aligre

Place d'Aligre

Rue d'Aligre et Rue Beccaria

75012, Paris

Parc de Monceau - zoom-zoom!

Parc de Monceau

As you walk the paths of this Paris park, 

you should be on the look-out for little speed demons,

the charming little Parisians who learn to ride a scooter 

as soon as they can walk.

...and they can really go fast!

zoom-zoom!

Parc de Monceau

Boulevard de Courcelles

75008, Paris

Pâtisserie - Julien

Julien

The bright, primary colors of an artist's palette,

displayed to perfection.

...so difficult to choose just one!

miam-miam

Julien

73, ave Franklin D Roosevelt

75008, Paris

Métro St Philippe du Roule

Chez Julien - les fleurs

Chez Julien

The flower boxes of Paris are a ubiquitous presence in all parts of the city, 

and the red geraniums are quite hardy lasting until winter.

Look up

Chez Julien
1, rue du Pont Louis-Philippe
75004, Paris

Jardin du Palais Royal - il pleut

Jardin du Palais Royal

Well, if one must be caught in the Paris rain,

one must be just this chic!

Must be a French Girl!

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

La Tour Eiffel en reflet

La Tour Eiffel

in reflection

It was early enough that there was not much of a crowd,

 and the tower's reflections in the wet stones 

were not hampered by either tourists or hawkers.

Rainy days and Mondays -- still nice in Paris!

La Tour Eiffel

75007, Paris

(from Trocadero)

75017

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

Notre Dame

The afternoon sun adds a golden tint to the south side of Notre Dame with all the griffins lined up on their perches.  The details of the architecture could keep you sketching for months.

bon dimanche

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris

6 Parvis Notre Dame

Place Jean-Paul II

75004, Paris

Repetto XVI

Repetto

Known the world over for les ballerines, 

the window displays are always a treat.

Dance!

Repetto

36, rue de Passy

75016, Paris

La Seine, le Pont au Change, Dôme des Invalides...

The Seine, Pont au Change, the dome of Invalides...

...and faintly seen in the background is la Tour Eiffel, 

a little surprise I had not noticed in my photo

de Quai de Gesvres

75004, Paris

Superette de la Bastille

Superette de la Bastille

The green and white stripes are a catchy backdrop 

for the bananas, oranges and apples of this epicerie. 

 It sits in the midst of a busy boulevard (Beaumarchais) 

and might otherwise be missed.

Although not a place for "big" shopping, 

it is the perfect answer to grab a quick bite 

or to pick up an essential item.  

Wish this was just around my corner...

Superette de la Bastille

14, boulevard Beaumarchais

75003, Paris

Palais Galliera

Palais Galliera

Although the grounds and the late 19th century building look like a palace, 

it was designed and built as a museum.  

This peek into the side gardens shows what is probably the gardener's shed.

More on this museum soon....

Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris (a mouthful)

10, avenue de la Pierre 1er de Serbie

Rue de Galliera

75016, Paris

La femme et une fontaine

Jardin du Palais Royal

There is something quite mesmerizing about this fountain,

and you can feel the pull

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Rue de Sèvres - chez toi?

Rue de Sèvres

As you can see from the staircase wall and the wet floor, 

it was a rainy day in Paris.  

Often you get a sprinkling of rain, 

and one can dart in and out of the scattered showers.  

But on this day it simply poured, 

so I pulled out my underwater camera (aptly named) 

and we made the best of the weather.  

We planned our day around visiting churches, five which we had never seen.

We were not disappointed.

A rainy day in Paris beats a rainy day at home.

(so says Holly)

Rue de Sèvres

75007, Paris

Église Notre Dame des Champs

Église Notre Dame des Champs

We sat and listened intently to the organ 

as the music filled every corner of the immense space.  

It was a rehearsal by Yannick Merlin, 

and we watched as he and his assistant 

descended the narrow spiral stairs behind the latticed enclosure,

seen at the back of the church (under the arches).

The organ was built by Cavaillé-Coll in 1877, 

just as the roman styled church was completed (a ten-year venture).

bon dimanche

Église Notre Dame des Champs

92 bis, boulevard du Montparnasse

75006, Paris

Le Royal Monceau - Voulez-vous avoir un peu de thé?

Le Royal Monceau

We met friends for tea and macarons at this elegant hotel, 

lounging in the butter-soft leather furniture.  

We watched people, took in the surroundings, 

sipped our tea, and snapped a few photos.

bien sûr

Le Royal Monceau

37, avenue Hoche

75008, Paris 

Musée du Louvre - un reflet

Musée du Louvre

Walking back to our apartment late one night, 

we found the reflections of street lamps and the Hôtel du Louvre in the windows.

bon weekend

Musée du Louvre

Rue de Rohan et Rue de Rivoli

75001, Paris

Une papeterie à Paris

a stationer's shop

(papeterie)

There are at least four things in this window 

on Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe that should have been bought for gifts.  

This street, just north of the Seine, 

has an abundance of charming little shops, 

several of which have papers and books like this one.

papeterie

Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe

75004, Paris

La Seine Quai de l'Hôtel-de-Ville

In the rain

The quai was almost deserted 

in the late afternoon rains.  

Ignore the weather and explore.

Quai de l'Hôtel-de-Ville

75004, Paris

Un grand macaron de framboise!

A large raspberry macaron!

Macarons are a challenge to make with careful attention 

to the humidity, the age of the eggs, the balance of heat in the oven, 

the phase of the moon.

However, I cannot imagine

 how many attempts it would take 

in order to get a perfect one of this size.  

At least the failures become "family macarons" 

and no one complains!

(just kidding about the phase of the moon)

Boulangerie aux Castelblangeois

104, rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine

75012, Paris

Place du Palais Royal - un pet't jardin?

Place du Palais Royal

A small garden?

Just opposite Café Le Nemours, we discovered these little gardens, 

raised beds, with flowers and vegetables.

Tented booths selling regional products (truffles, cheese, etc) 

as well as fine crafts such as jewelry and pottery completed the scene.

Place du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Chapelle Saint Vincent de Paul - les details

Chapelle Saint Vincent de Paul

This inconspicuous church sits only a block from Bon Marché 

and is hardly worth a glance from the street 

as its façade blends in with the other buildings on Rue de Sèvres.

  However, the interior is filled with treasures and a bit of mystery.  

There is a shrine to St Vincent de Paul, ornately adorned, 

a magnificent organ, and a link to Louis Braille.  

The details and imagery on the base of this statue are stunning.

 

 

bon dimanche

 

 

 

Chapelle Saint-Vincent-de-Paul

95, rue de Sèvres

75006, Paris

 

Marché d'Aligre - les fleurs

Marché d'Aligre

Strollers, small shopping carts...

families out to do the Saturday shopping:

bread, cheese, vegetables, fruits, fish, pastries...

You can find it all here in the the covered market of 

Marché d'Aligre

Do you wish that you were doing your Saturday shopping here?

Marché d'Aligre

75012, Paris

Poilâne - du pain au four

Poilâne

In the depths of Poilâne's this baker is removing 

the signature loafs encrusted with a scrolling "P"

from the wood-burning oven.

 

 

Merci beaucoup, Virginia!

 

 

bon weekend

 

 

 



Poilâne

8, rue du Cherche-Midi

75006, Paris



Villa Raynouard - la grille d'entree

Villa Raynouard

François Just Marie Raynouard, a French dramatist and linguist, 

was born in 1761 in Provence and died in Passy (1836).  

He was an Officer of the Legion of Honour.  

In the 16th arrondissement a street 

and a square have been named after him

The villa has a charming gate, usually locked, 

opening into the private courtyard.

92, rue Raynouard

75016, Paris

Eric Kayser - Brioche Mousseline

Eric Kayser

Brioche Mousseline

Want to share one of these?

miam-miam!

Eric Kayser

14, rue Monge

75005, Paris

Bazar des Écoles - une droguerie

Bazar des Écoles

Although you will see many of these types of shops in Paris, 

the awnings and corner location caught my eye.  

The 'bazar' was busy with shoppers 

and I regret that we did not stop in for a closer look.

Much more charming 

than an Ace Hardware Store back home!

Bazar des Écoles

20, rue de la Montagne Sainte-Geneviève

75005, Paris

Un café avec des amies

Coffee with friends

When I think about un café avec mes amies 

this is my wistful vision

terrace, coffee, sunshine, friends, and laughter

(oh, and do not forget the chic shoes, too!)

Avenue Paul Doumer

75016, Paris

Église Saint-Quiriace

Église Saint-Quiriace

This church in the small town of Provins, just beyond Paris, 

was founded early in the 11th century.  

The town is divided into an Upper Town and a Lower Town,

 respectively called the Châtel (Castle) and the Val (Valley).

This church sits in its elevated position in the upper town, 

and although it has never been completed it is worthy of a visit.

bon dimanche

Église Saint-Quiriace

9, place Saint-Quiriace

77160, Provins, France

Ceux petits poulets pauvres

Poor Little Chickens...

Seen in a shop window on Rue de Rennes.  

We were hungry, but nothing here!

bon weekend

Rue de Rennes

75006, Paris

Theme Day - Nourriture à emporter!

Carry-out!

In Paris my favorite "carry-out" is not a single café or bistrot, but the whole row of shops at Place Maubert.  One can start at the wine shop with the friendly King Charles Spaniel; move next door to the fromagerie, to the market on the corner for some fruit, the Charcuterie for saucisson sec, and finally Eric Kayser for une baguette Monge and a pastry for dessert.

You always stop last at Eric Kayser so you can stand in the fast-moving line for baguettes, still warm from the oven.  While you are there grab a little something to have with your café in the morning.  

Eat one of the warm baguettes as you stand on the street outside.

Now I am hungry!

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Place Maubert

75005, Paris

Métro Maubert-Mutualité