Waiting Room

A few years ago, I planned a solo train trip from Paris that included Toulouse, Lyon and then back to Paris. I was quite proud of myself; I managed the entire excursion without incident.

Train stations are great for people watching.

Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoy my photos of Paris.

What a View!

In the spring of 2009, I needed to plan a Paris vacation trip of a lifetime for my parents - one that they wouldn't soon forget. As they were 80 and 85, it couldn't be my typical economy vacation. Oh nooo! It had to be memorable and stress-free (at least for them). I booked business class airline tickets, transportation from the airport via private car, and a spacious apartment in a building with an elevator and this view! They had a great time and I was very happy to show Mom and Dad the City I love.

My next trip will be in five weeks! It won't be quite so upscale, but that just means I can stay longer.

I've not posted for several weeks. Thanks for hanging in and visiting.

Easter Sunday

These statues are located in Eglise Saint Gervais and depict Christ after the crucifixion.

Stumped!

I still don't have a clue...

Grey Winter Day

Pont Neuf

Black, White and Red

Art and artists abound in Montmartre, particularly in Place du Tertre - a short distance from Basilique du Sacré-Coeur.

Under Pont d'Iéna

Walking the Dogs

Looking Up!

Three Trees

What's Wrong With This Picture?

If you look closely at this image of the Pont des Arts, you will notice that there are NO or rather very few love locks on the railings. It must be some job for workers to remove the locks once they've covered the railing as they most often are. This photo was taken in January 2010 and when I returned in November of that same year, the locks had returned with a vengence. I'm guessing that this mother and child pass this way often and aren't particularly surprised by the lack of locks.

Atelier Maitre Albert

Although this is a recent photograph, I have wonderful memories of a great birthday dinner here with dear friends.

Le Comptoir du 5ème

Bronze Fountain - Square René Viviani

Leaving Shakespeare & Company

Café Panis

Bookseller

Pont des Arts

Door on Cité dupetit-Thouars

Stairs to the Seine

Pavillon de Flore

Pont Royal in the foreground with Pavillon de Flore, a section of the Palais du Louvre in the background.

Passage to the Louvre

Pont d'Arcole to Hotel de Ville

On the Pont du Carrousel

Au Printemps

Wedding Photo

It's not unusual to find a bride and groom taking wedding photos at a well-knowned location. Here we see the new couple decending the stairs of Eglise de la Madeleine.

Joyeuse Saint Valentin

Pavillon Elysée Lenotre

Looking West from the Arc de Triomphe

Shadows on the Roof