La Terrasse

 

Was it worth the extra money to stay in an apartment with a balcony in July? Heck yes! 

Les Soldes

Sales in France are state regulated, last six weeks and generally occur twice a year - once in the summer and once in the winter. The summer sale started on June 26th and will run until July 30th. The 2014 winter sale will run from January 8th to February 11th.

4th of July

 



Creperie Restaurant

There are countless cafés and restaurants where the hungry or thirsty can sit and relax and most importantly, people watch.

Shopping for Art

I wonder how many of these 'window' shoppers actually took a piece of Paris home!

 

Second-Hand Books



You have to wonder whether booksellers along the Seine can make a living selling second-hand books.

Happy Valentine's Day

Free Day at the Louvre

 

Admission to the Musée du Louvre is free on the first Sunday of the month. If you're unable to visit in person visit online here.

La Foule...The Crowd

 

No, this is not a recent photo. I captured this image in January 2010. This is the first posting of this image because I was unaware of the title of this sculpture or made it. That is, until today's posting from Eric Tenin of Paris Daily Photo fame. Thanks Eric!

Lone Park Chair

 

Oh, how I wish I could have been in Paris last week to experience the snow.

 



Standing Tall

 



Through the fog and snow...

Snow Covered Vélibs

It snowed in Paris yesterday and I couldn't help but reminisce back to my snow experiences in Paris in January and November 2010.

Fifteen Lampposts at the Louvre

 



Benches

The lock-covered fence in the background is a dead give away that these benches are on Pont des Arts!

Sidewalk Café

This photo was taken early on a Sunday morning, thus there are no patrons to be found; however with heating lamps and at least some portion of the seating area under cover, you'll likely find someone with an espresso, glass of wine or bottle of beer regardless of the weather.

Eiffel Tower in Winter

It would be an understatement to say that this is one of my favorite images of Paris. It was taken in January 2010 and since then has been the screensaver for my MacBook air, iPad and iPhone.

Happy New Year!!

I wish all of my Francophile and Francophone friends a safe, happy and prosperous New Year.

Windows at Saint Gervais

Canal Saint-Martin Bridge

Footbridge across Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th arrondissement.

Place du Tertre

Usually packed with artists and tourists, Place du Tertre was empty on this winter day.

I Love Paris in the Winter...

When it drizzles or snows. Dress warmly, but not too much, and venture out on foot. After a good walk, enjoy a vin chaud.

Here are the rest of the lyrics...

'Every time I look down on, this timeless town
Whether blue or gray be her skies
Whether loud be her cheers or whether soft be her tears
More and more do I realize that

I love Paris in the spring time
I love Paris in the fall
I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles
I love Paris in the winter when it drizzles

I love Paris every moment
Every moment of the year
I love Paris
Why, oh, why do I love Paris?
Because my love is here'

Paris at Night

 

 

As all who have spent some time in Paris well know, the transportation system is extensive and relatively inexpensive. Both the Métro and bus system will take you anywhere. If time is of the essence, then the Métro is the way to go. Otherwise, a trip by bus can be like a really cheap tour, winding through the streets of each arrondissement. During pleasant weather, nothing beats a boat ride on the Seine.

Mairie Christmas Trees

These decorated Christmas trees are standing in front of the Mairie (Town Hall) in the Marais.

Crêpes Stand

One of the best things after a stroll along the Champs Elysées is a crêpes and a chocolat chaud!

Longing for Paris

Christmas 2010

Christmas 2011

 

 

Although I'm physically in the United States, my spirit is in Paris this holiday season...Joyeux Noel mes amis!





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Holiday door decorations.

Holiday Lights on Champs Elysées

Au Printemps at Christmas

One the four major department stores in Paris, all decked out for Christmas.

Monoprix

With Christmas less than a week away, shoppers everywhere are out and about to make those final purchases!

Paris Bridge

I've been away from blogging for quite a while. My last post was in July and March before that. I lost my mojo, but I've got it back now.

I've selected this image as the first of what I hope/intend will be the daily posting of My Paris Photos.  Strangely, although I've traveled over this bridge many times, I was hard-pressed to come up with its name. But, thanks to my trusty Plan de Paris, I discovered that it called Pont au Change. The familiar La Conciergerie is shown in the background.

While most of my prior images were black & white, I will likely intermittently post color images as well.

Thanks for visiting and feel free to leave a comment.