Montmartre - printemps

A pink "explosion" providing

quite a view from

these windows and balconies

Montmartre

75018, Paris

Jardin Marie Trintignant

Jardin Marie Trintignant

This small patch of green and pink

along Quai des Célestins will 

make you turn your head

Loving spring....

Jardin Marie Trintignant

Rue de l'Ave Maria

75004, Paris

un petit bistrot

On a cold day

a cosy bistrot

provides a respite 

from the wind and rain

Having lunch like a Parisian

with no place special to be

is a wonderful luxury

le Cosy

26, rue du Mont Thabor

75001, Paris

Printemps - 2006

Printemps 

Christmas Windows 2006

The artistry and animation of the Printemps windows

 in 2006 were remarkable, 

and there was no corporate name associated for promotion.  

There was no Chanel, Lagerfeld, etc.

The theme, I suppose, was dancing pots and pans, 

and each window had distinctive bright colors.

I thought you would like a vivid photo of the 2006 windows.

Printemps

Boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

Dalloyau

Dalloyau

Definitely some shades of pink here!

The pastries are divine, beautifully served

with tea or coffee, or

wrapped like a present to take home.

Dalloyau

5, boulevard Beaumarchais

75004, Paris

Une bicyclette rose

A pink bicycle

No, this is not one of the bikes from Le Tour de France, 

but a bright statement of maman and her little one.

Coton Deux

37, rue de Turenne

75003, Paris

Des chaussures roses

Pink shoes...

Seen walking down Boulevard Beaumarchais

It was a "sweater day" in late spring, 

but this person was bundled for the cold.

Boulevard Beaumarchais

75003, Paris

Rue de l'Abreuvoir

Rue de l'Abreuvoir

Just a few steps away from La Maison Rose (a brighter shade of rose) is this charming home, well kept and beautifully adorned with the spring cascades of lavender wisteria.  

As much as I love the look of wisteria, it is quite a nuisance and must be properly corralled.  It has been known to kill trees with its heavy weight.

Rue de l'Abreuvoir

75018, Paris

Fauchon - la terrasse

Fauchon

Rose Foncé

The terrace of Fauchon  looks to be a great spot for tourists (Coca-Light) but the Parisians enjoy the ultra-gourmet selections in both of the Madeleine locations.  Fauchon is a French gourmet food company that was founded in 1886 by Auguste Fauchon. The company is based in Paris and operates retail outlets. 

This terrace is one of two options for casual dining at this Fauchon location.

The éclairs are divine

miam-miam

Fauchon

30, Place de la Madeleine

75008, Paris

Métro Madeleine

Repetto XIII - "pink"

Repetto pink

Repetto's windows are perhaps my favorite 

and definitely the most anticipated on each trip.  

The main store on Rue de la Paix is just a short block from Métro Opéra.  

Today is the first day of September and is Theme Day for the City Daily Photo community.  Please click here to see all the posts on our theme this month:

PINK

bon dimanche

Repetto
22, rue de la Paix
75002 Paris

Parc de Monceau - en printemps

Les arbres de printemps

Montmartre

If you see this tree in the winter, 

you would not even take a second glance.  

In spring, it steals the show.

Place Jean-Baptiste Clément

75018, Paris

 

Montmartre - en printemps

Rue de l'Abreuvoir

Dressed for spring in rose et vert, 

Montmartre looks like a page from a fairy tale.

Place Dalida et Rue de l'Abreuvoir

75018, Paris

Printemps - un lapin énorme!

Printemps

The grands magasins of Paris are known for their window displays.

In 2011 each of the Printemps windows featured fashion and an animal.

 

The rose foncé (bright pink) rabbit of roses stole the scene

Printemps

64, boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

 

À Paris en avion!

On my way!

I have been saving this photo for my next trip and it is time.

I have prepared my posts but will be updating you daily 

about our adventures in the comments section.

  

When I return there will be 

new stories, familiar themes, 

and thousands of photos to share with you.

à bientôt!

Boutique du Palais Royal

(featuring toys by Vilac)

9, rue de Beaujolais

75001, Paris

Les trois fleurs - Marais

Three bright flowers

have the power to

light up the world

Be the bright flower in someone's life

Première étage
75004, Paris

Déjeuner pour deux

Comme à la Maison

How about a cozy lunch for two?

Comme à la Maison
9, rue Saint Paul
75004, Paris
Métro St Paul, Métro Pont Marie

Square Boucicaut - en l'été

Square Boucicaut

Early in the morning, this little pocket of a park was empty

except for the gardener.

 

Paris is often late to rise,

 and you can have her almost to yourself

if you are an early bird.

Square Boucicaut
entre Rue de Babylone et Rue de Sèvres
75007, Paris
Métro Sèvres-Babylone

Une moto rose - Zoom-zoom

On the street, a pink scooter...

Now, that's my style!

Zoom-zoom!