pots de chiminées - Chimney pots

Chimney pots

Chimney pots in abundance on this rooftop near Sacré Coeur 

make a charming scene with turquoise-framed windows 

jutting from the mansard roof.  

Just imagine:  The view from these windows is Sacré Coeur, 

the lawn, and a delightful carrousel.

Rue Lamarck

75018, Paris

Les toits de Paris

From the rooftop of Printemps

...the view is spectacular

Do you see the boxes on the roof of Palais Garnier?

bee hives!

Can you get me a ticket to that roof?

I would be ever so grateful...

I love the bees!

The rooftops of Paris

from Printemps terrace

Boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

Les toits de Chartres

from the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres

On the ascent to the top of the Bell Tower

A variety of architecture, rooftops, and layout of the city

can be seen from our ascent at the half-way point to the top of the Bell Tower.

The steps were worn smooth and a tight spiral shared by those going up and those going down.  We only encountered a few in either direction.  It is a bit dizzying.

If I had shown this photo in black and white you would have missed the fields of rape seed (canola) in the far horizon.  As we made the quick trip on the train, the bright yellow provided blocks of color as we zipped along.

Chartres, France

96 km southwest of Paris

an easy day-trip by train

Le Printemps, Palais Garnier, et les toits de Paris

Taken from the rooftop of Printemps, 

one can see the two towers of Printemps, 

the magnificence of Palais Garnier, 

and many familiar outlines of Paris buildings.  

Oh, you will always see many cranes obliterating the skyline.

Printemps

64, boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

Combien de cheminées?

How many chimneys?

...too many to count!

Seen from the rooftop of Printemps

Printemps

64, boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

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La lessive

Is Monday "laundry day"?

Seen aux deuxième étage in a narrow street near Canal St. Martin,

this haphazard display of laundry was probably not arranged by the woman of the house.

I do love the rooftop chimneys of Paris.

75010, Paris

Métro Jacques Bonsergent