Citroen 2CV

2CV

Brightly polished and ready

to ride.

Rue du Fiquier

75004, Paris

La Seine - Préfecture de Police

Patrolling the Seine

There was a police presence in all areas,

including the waters of the Seine.

This police boat was in a hurry

Préfecture de Police de Paris

On the Seine

75001, Paris

Parc de Monceau - zoom zoom

Parc de Monceau

Despite living in a city

Paris children always seem to be

in motion.

zoom-zoom

Parc de Monceau

rue Courcelles

75008, Paris

La Trottinette

This small park has a playground,

 tables for ping-pong, a small bandstand,

and plenty of green benches.

If you go, be careful as you might be run over

by the speeding trottinettes.

Le Square Trousseau

75012, Paris

La Trottinette

Crossing the street with caution 

as his maman coached from a few steps away.

I am amazed at how early the little Paris children learn to ride 

and how they can make the scooters fly!

zoom-zoom!

Paris street

75009, Paris

"Movement" - City Daily Photo Theme Day

Square Trousseau

This young boy of three or four was moving at an amazing speed,

dodging the other "wheeled-children."  He was almost a blur as he passed in front of my camera.

The children of Paris learn to ride quickly in the parks and gardens.

zoom-zoom!

Le Square Trousseau

75012, Paris

Métro Ledru Rolin

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Jardin du Palais Royal - la fontaine de jouvence?

The Fountain of Youth?

Was he meeting a friend or just resting 

before getting back onto the streets of Paris?

He certainly selected a beautiful spot for propping his feet

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Métro Palais Royal-Musée du Louvre

Des Vélibs

Vélib bikes

Lined up and ready for riding...

It is an easy way to get around Paris and much faster than walking.  

However, you need to have a good knowledge of the streets,

 and I would not recommend taking photos while riding (bien sûr!)

Vélib station

Place André Malraux

75001, Paris

Le Square Trousseau - zoom-zoom





 

Square Trousseau

 

 

 

Perfectly balanced on his bike without pedals,

he moved rapidly across the play area

only touching down to gain more speed

 

 

The photographer had best

step aside

 

 

zoom-zoom!

 

 

 

Le Square Trousseau

75012, Paris

Métro Ledru-Rollin



 



un petit garçon et son vélo

little boy and his bicycle

riding uphill on the uneven cobblestones of Rue Mouffetard...

This is a challenging venue for learning how to ride a two-wheeled bike.

On this Sunday afternoon, 

it was likely that they were headed to Luxembourg Garden 

with the soft chalky-dirt paths, 

perfect for a little one to practice the art of "balance."

Rue Mouffetard

75005, Paris

 

Parc de Monceau - zoom-zoom

Parc de Monceau

This large, family-friendly park has an elongated track 

for scooters, skates, bikes, and unicycles.  

Yes, I saw one.  

The pace is fast and furious.  

Parents linger along the outside rails 

enjoying a warm autumn Sunday afternoon.

zoom-zoom

Parc de Monceau

Boulevard des Courcelles

(five entrances around the park)

75008, Paris

Métro Monceau

Rue de la Verrerie - une moto et des fleures

Motorcycle and flowers

Only a block from Place Igor Stravinsky I rode the Vélib 

to avoid the traffic and stumbled upon this colorful vignette.  

There were two brightly adorned windows and this delightful red moto.

My camera was thrilled

zoom-zoom!

79, rue de la Verrerie

at Rue des Juges Consuls

75004, Paris

Jardin du Palais Royal - un skateboard

The Fountain at Palais Royal

This wide bowl of water with active fountains is not just for the retirees of Paris to prop their feet.  This twenty-something was reading, taking a moment to enjoy the quiet of the early morning.  He had the fountain to himself.

zoom-zoom

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

La petite bicyclette

Petite bicyclette

Complete with kickstand, hand brakes, and sturdy lock, 

this little bicycle holds its own amid the full-size bikes.

Oh, and do not forget the necessary bell.

zoom-zoom!

Rue Keller

75011, Paris

Rue de Vaugirard - la porte

Rue de Vaugirard

This is not your typical blue door in Paris, but a deep azure taken from the Mediterranean palette.  The architectural design is crisp with fine detail but I do not know the architect.

The red scooter was a bonus.

zoom-zoom!

77, rue de Vaugirard

75006, Paris

Parc de Monceau - XVI

Parc de Monceau

While waiting on a park bench to meet a blog friend and sa petite,

I watched this young fellow riding in circles. 

He was so fast that it was a challenge to capture him in action...

 and in focus!

zoom-zoom!

Parc de Monceau

Boulevard des Courcelles

(five entrances around the park)

75008, Paris

Métro Monceau



Monsieur et sa trottinette

Two minutes before I saw this gentleman zipping by on his trottinette, I captured a younger man going in the opposite direction.  As you can see from the photo, monsieur is moving at a good pace.

The trottinette is not just a child's sidewalk ride to school!

zoom-zoom

Rue Saint Louis en l'Île

Île Saint Louis

75004 Paris

Zoom-zoom - Jardin du Luxembourg

Unless you have seen Jardin du Luxembourg on a weekend afternoon you cannot imagine the number of activities, families, children, singles...

Yes, you can even have a pony ride, a real one.

You can ride a carrousel with brass rings.

You can play a game of Pétanque.

You can sail a boat.

You can read a book while seated in a green chair with your feet propped on a fountain.

You can frolic on a playground that would never be allowed in our litigious country.

You can even get pulled around in a little green roadster... zoom-zoom!

Jardin du Luxembourg

75006 Paris

French girl XII

With her blond hair flying,

she sped through the park dodging the other children. 

She is practicing for her next, larger vehicle....

zoom-zoom!

Parc de Monceau

75008 Paris

Le camion vert?

Although this little zoom-zoom was seen in a shop window,

I wonder its intended use. 

Maybe we should take it out for a spin?

Rue St Benoit

75006 Paris