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Daily Paris Photo: Paris City Hall - Hotel de Ville

 

The building known as Hotel de Ville in Paris is the local administration building, or City Hall where the office of the Mayor is located.  It has been the location of the municipality of Paris since 1357. It is on a large square called Place de l'Hôtel de ville in the 4th. It is in French Renaissance architecture and Renaissance Revival architecture. Architects were Theodore Ballu, Victor Laloux and Edouard Deperthes. If you are in the Marais district you really can't miss it as it takes up a full block. Two wings were added in 1835.

Portions of the front of this building were reconstructed in 1870. Without a wide angle lens, I couldn't get the entire building in a photo as it is so wide. This is the side of the building that faces the plaza. I don't speak French, but I noticed hotel is pronounced "Oh Tell" with a silent H and is not a place you stay for the night. The word has a different meaning. 

I really like the two female statues on the front fencing. 

I was surprised that these gals are quite hefty. This is "Art" done by Laurent Marqueste. 

This is "Science" by Jules Blanchard.

Here is the other detail on the top of the pillars. 

This statue on the Seine River side of the building is of Etienne Maracel, Provost of the Merchants, or the first Mayor of Paris 1357.

Part of the building is used for exhibitions. Last year when we were in Paris we attended a historical fashion show here of the major designers of the past 100 years.  There were some fabulous gowns. Sorry but no photography was allowed. 

In 2012 when we were here there was a government celebration going on and the building was decorated with flags and buntings in all the windows. 

It is hard to get good photos of this building because it is so large and there are always a zillion tourists in the way of your shot. This was my best effort. 

Summer

Photos: Swede 

Paris Daily Photo: Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais Church

 

This church in Paris was started in 1494 and finished in 1621. It is in the 4th at 13 Rue des Barres in the Marais District on the right bank.

I was very surprised at the style of the stained glass windows. They seemed so modern in design for the year they were installed. 

They are not the standard traditional scenes done in most older churches. They look so abstract.

These marble statues in the side chapel are wonderful. I love the folds in the dresses on the angels, particularly the dress on the left. 

This is a close up of the left angel.

And, the right one.

Taking photos in these old churches is often difficult due to the light either being too strong through the windows or too dark in the room. If you don't live locally to keep taking reshoots, you just have to take what you can get at the time. 

Stained glass windows are not easy to shoot.

This is the main alter. Fabulous big candlesticks. 

Look at this fabulous candlestand on the left. I'd love to find one of those for sale in an antique shop. I go into all the old cathedrals and churches of Paris that I find during visiting hours and this is the first one I have found that has individual stools for seating. 

The statue on the right is on the wall.

I had trouble getting a good shot of the facade because of the large trees. Sorry about the tilted photo. 

Hope you enjoyed the brief visit to this Paris landmark and that you will go see it in person if you are ever in Paris.

Summer [Colleen Stratton Martin]

Photos: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Montparnasse Florist

 

Walking through the Montparnasse area, I passed this florist each day. 

They are selling three colors of Peonies.

Love these coral colored ones.

Do you like the red ones?

Or pink?

Love Sweet William that spells like Cloves.

Floral vendors are throughout the city but not as many as I had imagined.

Summer

Photos: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: La Petite Rotonde

 

Today's daily Paris photo is this colorful restaurant, La Petite Rotonde, at 64 Rue Montparnasse in the 14th that I pass by on my walk to Luxembourg Gardens. 

Love the window boxes of Geraniums and the white twinkle lights for nighttime dining. Parisians love red Geraniums. They are everywhere. Almost think it must be France's national flower or something. Guess I could look that up.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Antiques: Paris Brocante Find

Today's Paris Daily Photo is this brocante find in the weekend Paris antique market.  I love seeing those white pointed top tents lined up along a Paris street because that means a brocante is in full swing. Lots of lovely items to see.  Here are two photos of a boxed set of silver French dinner size [8.25"] spoons and forks from the late 1700's that I found, fell in love with and had to bring home from my May trip to Paris. Also love collecting old French documents.  The one shown here is dated 1537.

The quality of this set is really wonderful.  I am so happy I found them.

I am so thrilled when I am walking around Paris to come across these outdoor antique shows as I never know when I am going to run into them. Such a delight.

Summer

Photos: Swede 

Paris Daily Photo: Advertising Your Business

 

I'm back.  Was out of the country for most of May. Will post on my trips to Sweden and Paris shortly, but here today is a cute way to advertise your business with a basket of planted flowers on top of your delivery van.  This is a natural cosmetics company in Paris.

Hope all of you are enjoying a lovely summer.

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Statue in Jardin du Luxembourg

Mr. Swede took this photo of a statue in Jardin du Luxembourg, Paris, on Monday of the man, woman and child playing with their pet. I'm sorry I don't know the sculptor or the name of the statue. Pretty yellow Tulips. I think that is a Chestnut tree behind them in flower.

Paris in the Spring. Their Tulips are still lovely while ours are long gone.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Gardens at Notre Dame

 

Today's Paris photo is this one taken in the rear garden of Notre Dame of the pink and black Parrot Tulips.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Views From The Eiffel Tower

 

Curious about what the views are from the deck of the Eiffel Tower?  My friend Ken Connally captured these views earlier this month on a layover in Paris coming back from India.

My suggestion is to secure your tickets online before leaving home and arrive late afternoon so you can capture both daylight views and photos of the tower at dusk when they turn the lights on. These photos were taken early February.  If you are there in June the tickets could be sold out, or one of the elevators out of service and you can't go up. The winter months are usually not a problem in being able to get a ticket.

Looking this direction you see the Seine River.

From this direction you see the park, Champ de Mars.  Notice this is February and the grass is green.  This is a specialty grass variety.

And here the two opposite views.

The Eiffel Tower (French: La Tour Eiffel, is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars park. It was named after engineer Gustave Eiffel whose company designed and built the tower. Erected in 1889 as the entrance arch to the World's Fair, opening March 31, 1889. It is one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; 6.98 million people ascended it in 2011. The tower received its 250 millionth visitor in 2010.

The tower is 1,063 feet tall, about the same height as an 81-story building. During its construction, the Eiffel Tower surpassed the Washington Monument in DC to assume the title of the tallest human-made structure in the world, a title it held for 41 years, until the Crysler Building in NYC was built in 1930. Because of the addition of the antenna atop the Eiffel Tower in 1957, it is now taller than the Chrysler Building by 17 feet.

Address: Champ de Mars, 5 Avenue Anatole France, 75007

Construction started: January 28, 1887

Floors:  Three [you can visit two of them]

Architect:  Stephen Sauvestre

Engineers:  Maurice Koechlin, Gustave Eiffel, Emile Nouguier

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If you've been on the observation deck, comment about your visit.  This is also a very popular marriage proposal location or at least a great place to be kissed.

All photos:  Kenneth E. Connally

Paris Daily Photo: Exterior Overdoor Carved Cartouche

 

Yesterday I showed you the right-hand exterior door's overdoor cartouche of the female profile on this building in Paris.  Here is the left-hand side overdoor of the same building with the male figure. There are literally thousands of buildings in Paris with incredible exterior architectural elements.

The creativity, skill and workmanship of the carved elements on Parisian buildings of this era is just amazing.

Summer

Photo: Mr. Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Cartouche Architectural Overdoor

 

Here is another fabulous overdoor with the female cartouche and foliage.  Just love how they did the leaves.  Why don't they make buildings like this anymore?  This was probably done in the 1890's. So beautiful.

I would enjoy living in this building.

Summer

Photo: Mr. Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Building Overdoor

 

Architectural overdoors in Paris provide fabulous design eye candy.  Here is one that definitely falls in the "best of" category.

Great detail here. Just love it. Would have been a good addition to my Greige Issue if I had had the photo last month due to the color of the marble.

Summer

Photo: Mr. Swede from last week's trip.

Paris Daily Photo: Montparnasse Theatre

 

The Théâtre Montparnasse is a theatre at 31 rue de la Gaîté in the 14th arrondissement of Paris. One of the hotels that FedEx uses for the flight crew is in the Montparnasse area, so Mr. Swede brought me these photos from his trip last week.

The present structure was built in 1886 on a site that had been dedicated to theatre since 1817. Architect Charles Peigniet, who helped to create of the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York, designed the building.

As a general rule in Paris the architectural detail on buildings is on the second floor or higher. Such is the case here. You always have to look up. Taking photos can be a bit of a challenge at times because they appear slanted.

This grotesque on the building corner representing comedy doesn't look so funny to me. From 1930 to 1943, Gaston Baty directed the theatre, and as a result, it became known as the Théâtre Montparnasse-Gaston Baty. From 1944 to 1964, actress Margaret Jamois directed the theatre.

In 1965, Lars Schmidt bought the theatre and appointed Jerome Hullot artistic director. Schmidt and Hullot introduced many English talents to the French stage, including such author Noël Coward. In 1984, Schmidt retired, and Myriam Colombi succeeded him, renovating the theatre and adding a bar-restaurant. The current capacity of the main theatre is 715 seats.

The Théâtre Montparnasse-Gaston Baty was designated a French historic monument on April 3, 1984.

Summer

Photos: Mr. Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Beautiful Building

 

For today's Paris daily photo, I just love this building in Paris's Montparnasse area dated 1894 in Roman numerals. Mr. Swede brought this photo and some other fabulous ones back to me yesterday from his trip.

You like?

Summer

Photo: Mr. Swede

Paris Daily Photo: A Winter Stroll

 

Looking for angels and crosses that symbolizes the epitome of love and self sacrifice on a stroll through Cimetiere du Montparnasse in Paris last week adjacent to the hotel. Lots of greige found as well.

Angels and a cross.

Angels and a cross plus a heart.

Just a cross.  But a puppy thrown in for the cute factor.

Summer

All Photos:  Mr. Swede

Daily Paris Photo: Sons of Cain at the Tuileries

 

Paris was ugly again Christmas week.  You and I have had that little chat before about Paris being ugly in the winter.  Cold rain, ugly skies, but no snow -- you don't even want to leave the hotel room on Christmas Day.  The photos below were taken 10 days earlier on December 15 between rain storms by Mr. Swede on his way to a china shop across from the Louvre as there is a certain someone on Santa Swede's list who likes Astier de Villatte dishes.

He stopped to take these photos of a statue by Paul Landowski HERE in the Tuileries Garden called Les Fils de Cain, or translated, The Sons of Cain.

I could not find much online about this statue. I do like the building behind though.  Part of the Louvre complex.

I don't know about you, but when I look at artwork like this sculpture, I have more questions than there are answers.  Like, I want to know why is the one guy naked?  Why is his hand above his head?  Don't they own shoes? Why does the guy in the middle have a skull? Is it an ox? And, what is the guy on the right looking at? Why is he wearing a backless leather apron? Is Landowski making a religious point?  He did other religious statues, so is this inside or outside The Garden of Eden? What is the message?  Why is this important?

This says Landowski made this in 1906 but it wasn't placed in the Tuileries until 1985.  So where had it been during those years?

The backside.  Comment withheld on the cheeks. Smile. 

What was the purpose of doing this statue?  Who ordered it? Who paid for it?  Too many questions.

Summer

Photos: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Paris in December

 

There are a lot of dreary days in Paris in the winter.  Paris is always supposed to be magical and romantic, but it can be depressing when the light is low and days are grey.  A day with sun is a reason to rejoice. Here is the arch in the Tuleries Park near the Louvre.  Don't confuse it with the other Arc de Triomphe.

These photos were taken at a break in rainy days.  In May the sky is the most pure blue I've ever seen and generally not a cloud around.

Summer

Photos: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Cute Store Name

When I saw this store name in Paris, I just had to take a photo.  Such a clever name in English, anyway.  Don't know what it means in French.  So fun to read the name as "I Need It".  I think this is a jewelry store.  Good excuse to tell your husband why you bought that expensive necklace.  Another twist on that name could be "You Need It" or "UneedIt".

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Jacquemart-Andre Museum

 

If you go to Paris, I hope you will go to some of the smaller museums after you have visited the big ones.  I found the smaller ones were just pure joy. On my favorites list is Jacquemart-Andre.  Be sure to Google it and get the history before you visit. 

If you like traditional French furniture, like Louis XVI, like me, you will love this house museum.  Above is one of the bedrooms. Commode on the left and Louis XVI bed on the right with a corona. The quality of furniture in the interiors here is just supurb.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Art Nouveau Architecture

 

Art Nouveau style had a 20-year spread in Paris: from 1890 to 1910.  Below is a door canopy on a Paris city government building.  The signage says it is the office of highways and travel.

You can see similar door or entrance coverings as this on other buildings in Paris including the Musee d'Orsay and several Metro station entrances.

Summer

Photo: Swede 

Paris Daily Photo: Autumn in Paris

 

Today's Paris photo is the change of leaf color on the Linden trees in the Jardin du Luxembourg.

This park has over 100 statues on 62 acres, the second largest park in Paris. You can see at the end of this allee the Fountain de Observatory.  I think the columns in the center are the Times of Day and culminate at the southern end with the 1874 "Fountain of the Observatory", also known as the "Fontaine des Quatre-Parties-du-Monde" or the "Carpeaux Fountain", for its sculptures by Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux. It was installed as part of the development of the avenue de l'Observatoire by Gabriel Davioud in 1867.

Summer

Photo: Swede 

Paris: Bastille Antique Brocante

The Bastille Antique Show was happening the first week I was in Paris. If you know me by now, you know this was a must attend event.  I don't walk past a brocante or antique show in France without looking.  The thrill of the hunt always gets me. Surprisingly, the Bastille is a short walk from our apartment on Ile Saint Louis down one of my favorite streets, Henri IV.

This was my favorite booth.  I liked the way she styled it.

Wish I could have brought back the big tall candle pickets shown at the sides.  I've only seen ones this big in cathedrals. 

A table full of majolica.

Lots of plates.

More dishes.

Blue and white.

Beautiful white linens.

Interesting paintings.

Lots of artwork.

A few chairs.

Wish I had taken more photos but I was too busy looking.

Summer

Photos: Swede 

Paris Daily Photo: Furniture in Salon des Huets at Camondo

 

Another furniture piece in the second floor Salon des Huets at Musee Nissim de Camondo is this corner chest.

Perfect size for this corner. There are a pair of them; one in another corner.  They were made in 1780 by Claude-Charles Saunier.  You like??

Summer

Photo: Swede

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Paris Daily Photo: Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sene

 

As I said yesterday, I would look for more photos of Camondo's Salon des Huet's settee by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sene, and I found a couple more photos. 

Take a look at the gilt wood carving on the side of the settee.

It is so hard in these house museums to get close enough to the furniture to take great photos due to the security ropes blocking you.  And, you also either have a dark room with the drapes pulled or open windows with too much light coming in.  Just have to get the photos that you can.

Here's another photo of the armchairs I talked about yesterday.  2Die4, I say. 

Summer

Photo: Swede

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Paris Daily Photo: My Favorite French Chairs

 

Today's pretty Paris photo is of this reception room, Salon des Huet, on the second floor of my favorite Parisian house museum, Musee Nissim de Camondo.  If you go to Paris, do not miss this museum.  I can't wait to go back and take more photos of every inch of this house.  I have shown the fabulous staircase in my digital magazines and product catalog -- totally fabulous! 

My favorite French chairs are the four aqua silk ones with gilt frames. There is also a matching settee. I'll try to find a photo of it for you. These chairs were made by Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sene between 1770 and 1780.  The unique thing about these chairs is that they come apart.  Yes, you read that right.  The backs, seats, fronts and arm rests are unscrewed by the metal bolts a few of which you can see in a close up shot.  This allowed them to switch out the fabric with the seasons or for particular parties, or just on a whim.  How cool is that?  The carving on the wood frames is 2Die4.  This photo does not do them justice -- they are incredible in person.  Jean Sene was a cabinetmaker to royalty, a supplier to the kings various palaces in France. 

I encourage you to read the history of Camondo. It is named for the owner's son Nissim who died in September 1917 in WWI when his plane was shot down. The house was given to the city of Paris in 1936 when the owner died. I am so glad he didn't live to witness what happened to his family during WWII.  When you are there you can't help but be in conflict between the beauty of this building and its furnishings vs. the tragedy of the Nazis who killed the family members including the grandchildren. 

The house's owner was a Jewish multi-billionaire banker from Istanbul, Turkey.  He could afford to collect the furnishings of the kings of France for this house, and he did.  Every item was carefully selected and each piece is beyond fabulous.

Summer

Photo: Swede

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Paris Daily Photo: Cathedral in Le Marais

 

Today's Paris daily photo is this cathedral in the 4th finished in 1641.  Located at 99 Rue Saint Antoine:  Saint Paul-Saint Louis.

Don't miss visiting this church when you are in Paris.

I love the rays extending from the center of the clock on the upper story.  Very unusual and beautiful.

Summer

Photo: Swede

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Paris Daily Photo: Outdoor Cafes

 

Coffee?  Latte?  Cafe au Lait?  Expresso?  Hot Cocoa?  Wanna stop here for something warm on this cool Autumn day?

I'll join you.

Summer

Photo: Swede

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Paris Daily Photo: Fontainebleau White Salon

 

Today's pretty thing is this white salon at Fontainebleau. I like the settee and the larger bergeres.  Check out the details of that table! 

Probably a Gobelin tapestry but I don't know for sure. Good example of French wood floors here also.

Are you enjoying Fall weather?

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Cathedrals and Churches of Paris

 

In Paris there is a cathedral or church in every center square. Some go back hundreds of years.  I think they are the world's treasures and I visit every one I come across.  They were always constructed with the best materials available.  Love the details in the glass, high ceilings, statues, paintings and architectural elements.  Today I am showing a side chamber and the front of a Catholic church, Saint Gervais et Saint Protais in the 4th at 13 Rue des Barres.

The angels here are particularly wonderful. Love the folds in the marble of the angel's dress on the left.

Here is the exterior and what Wikipedia says about the church.

This church is one of the oldest in Paris. Its existence at this place is mentioned as early as the fourth century. Dedicated to Gervasius and Protasius, the church was formerly the seat of the powerful brotherhood of wine merchants. It assumed its present appearance in the 16th century. Its façade was completed much later, however, about 1620.

The present church was begun in the Gothic style in 1494, the chapels of the apse were finished in 1530 and the transept in 1578. The doorway of the church was built in 1616–1620 by Claude Monnard in the classical style. Between 1600 and 1628, a second row of chapels was built on the north side including the golden chapel ornamented with painted woodwork.

The facade presents an exceptional feature, with columns of the 3 orders : Doric at the ground floor, Ionic at the second floor, Corinthian at the third floor.

The church was refurbished to coincide with Pope John Paul II's second visit to Paris with the continued installation of a number of new stained glass windows (Claude Courageux, earlier work by Sylvie Gaudin.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Bastille Antique Show

 

Back to my theme of daily Paris photos.  The annual antique show at the Bastille was happening when I was in Paris so couldn't miss that.  I was surprised to find that it was within walking distance of the apartment on Isle Saint Louis.  Just had to walk down one of my favorite streets, Henri IV.  It was a large show that took all day to see. I found this booth of aqua seltzer bottles striking as a grouping.

Why I didn't buy most of these and bring them back is a mystery to me when I see this photo.  Guess I was just exhausted and didn't make a decision.  I have a couple of the water bottles manufactured in Paris without the metal top.  They sell for about $100 each.  I like the aqua colored ones more than the bluer ones. I also like the etching of the logos into the glass and some are more valuable than others even though I select by the designs that appeal to my eye.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Musee Camondo Painting

 

Back to pretty things in Paris, here is a painting on the second floor of Musee Nissim de Camondo in the Huet Salon.  This is my favorite house museum in Paris.  There is a tragic family history behind all this beauty.  I highly recommend anyone traveling to Paris not miss this museum. 

This painting is titled Shepherd Entrusting a Letter to a Dove, one of seven canvases by Jean Baptiste Huet in the room.  c. 1775

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Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: More Ugly Paris

 

I found another ugly Paris photo that I had told you about a couple days ago. Who out there thinks this is beautiful?

Paris graffiti.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: View From Top of Notre Dame

 

Today's Paris photo is a view from the top of Notre Dame.  There are 422 steps up the spiral staircase to the top.  And 422 back down.  Well, if I can do it, you can too.

Today I migrated from FeedBurner to FeedBlitz.  A bit painful but I think I got it.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Pastry Shops

 

Pastry shops are sprinkled throughout the city of Paris.  I didn't indulge much.  Good place to get a loaf of bread.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Sidewalk Cafes

 

The sidewalk cafes add to the romantic atmosphere of Paris.  They are expensive though.  Order wine.  Don't order a Coke or a beer.

Summer
Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Is Paris Ugly???

 

You always hear how beautiful and romantic Paris is.  But Paris is like any big city.  It has its ugly places as well.  There is graffiti on buildings even in the nicest parts of town.  I took photos of much worse than this which I might show sometime.

Summer

Photo: Swede 

Paris Daily Photo: King Louis XIII's Statue

 

Today's Paris photo is of the statue of King Louis XIII who ruled for 33 years from 1610 to 1643.  This is a replacement statue that deteriorated made in 1633 and replaced in 1829.  It is in the park at Place des Vosges.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Love Talk

 

As romantic as Paris is supposed to be, I never saw any PDA. Below is a cute couple doing some love talk in the afternoon at an outdoor cafe.  

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Sainte Chapelle

 

Today I am showing a photo of the painted wall above a doorway upstairs in the Gothic chapel of Sainte Chapelle in downtown Paris built around 1248. 

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Rental Bikes

 

The City of Paris provides bikes for rent -- thousands of them.  What I can't figure out is how they keep them so clean.

Vehicle traffic on the streets of Paris is fierce.  I'm not sure I have the nerve to ride a bike in the middle of all those cars.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Notre Dame

 

Today's daily photo is of the backside of Notre Dame showing the flying buttress supports and the Seine River.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Antique Car at Place des Vosges

 

Very cute old car.

I thought I would see many antique French cars around Paris, but not so. Just this one.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Flower Market

 

I found several of these large floral markets while walking around Paris. They always have a huge selection to choose from.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Fashion Shopping

 

Wanna go shopping in Paris?  Me too.

Printemps department store.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Petit Palais

 

Today's photo of Paris is the rear doorway on the back courtyard side of the Petit Palais.  Note the RF insignia for the Republic of France. Built in 1900. Now the City of Paris Museum of Fine Art. Do you think this building has enough detail???

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Royal Parade

 

We just happened to be on the street sidewalk near Notre Dame when a group of royal mounties came by on their way to a French Presidential event.

I titled this shot the Young and the Seasoned.  The boy on the left looks so young compared to the more seasoned handsome face on the right. You can't help but notice how meticulous their uniforms, swords, tack and groomed horses are.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Opera House

 

Today's Paris daily photo is of the Opera building.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Isle de Cite and Seine River

 

Today's Paris daily photo was taken from one of the several bridges across the Seine River near Isle de Cite.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Grand Palais

 

Today's photo is of the Grand Palais, finished May 1, 1900, located on Avenue Winston-Churchill, which is an exhibition hall.  I took this photo from the opposite bank of the Seine River so you could see the bridge.

Summer

Photo: Swede

Paris Daily Photo: Shopping Arcades

 

Paris has many indoor shopping arcades. Note the detail of the ceiling, floors and walls.  They don't leave anything non-designed.

Summer

Photo: Swede