Palais Royal - vide

Palais Royal - empty

The Palais Royal was empty 

with no tourists posing on the Buren Columns.

After the period of mourning,

the garden and the gates were open again.

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

 

Palais Royal - la trottinette

Les Colonnes de Buren

Amid the 280 truncated black and white columns 

of Palais Royal's Les Colonnes de Buren 

one often sees children of all ages (adults included).  

They pose on top of the columns, 

hide behind the rows, 

and even ride in on a trottinette from time to time.

Les Colonnes de Buren

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Nettoyage des colonnes

Even the Buren columns need cleaning now and then

Palais Royal

75001, Paris



Colonnes de Buren - une étude en noir et blanc

Les Deux Plateaux

more commonly known as Colonnes de Buren

(Buren Columns)

Since their installation in 1986 in the Coeur d'Honneur of the Palais Royal, they have been a source of controversy.  Made of steel, concrete, marble, stone, and aluminum their presence invites playful children of all ages... and photographers.  The angles and points of view are limitless, with or without a human subject.

When the lines begin to run together,

then it is time for rest, play and a good weekend.

 

Les Deux Plateaux
Buren Columns, La Coeur d'Honneur
Palais-Royal
75001, Paris