Category: Paris

While A. was walking down to the river from the Mirabeau bridge on this cool May day,

there were a few people getting their morning air

together or alone

Admittedly, there’s less traffic down here … than up there …

but as this one was heading under one of the 22 bridges crossing the Seine, Arnoul was focusing on detail

and shapes and textures

here’s a still life

or perspectives … as he patiently waited for the metro to cross the Bir Hakeim Bridge

which it finally did

sometimes I imagined we were far away

but then, if you  walked just a little further and raised your eyes, you’d see what some architects imagined long before we were born

You know what happened on this bridge? It’s written right here

The links of friendship and solidarity and shared values persist- they were cast in bronze and shared

so that we could walk along the Seine on a Sunday morning and then share these pictures !

PS.

Once we’re walked up the stairs

and had a marvelous view from that bridge

Once he got to the other side of the bridge,  Arnoul shot this one

I think he likes this place where cats probably hang out at night.

Then as we walked, we talked about where we were November 22nd, 1963

The Kennedys loved France and France loved the Kennedys.

This is the story of our Sunday morning “Photo Hunt”

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You see how obedient Parisians can be? It must be forbidden to park on the cobblestones.

The English word  “bicycle”  has two current translations in French: bicyclette and vélo.

Bi-cycle or bi-cyclette comes from “two” + “circle” or “wheels.”

“Vélo” is the root of speed … as in velocity.

Not far from where this photo was taken was a place called the Vélodrome. Or more precisely the “Vél’ d’Hiv,” the Vélodrome d’Hiver.  Built on the concept of an ice-skating rink, the Vel d’Hiv (Winter Bicycling Rink) was a place where people could ride their bikes (i) in the city (ii) on a smooth surface-rather than over cobblestones and (iii) in inclement weather.

The Vél d’Hiv no longer exists.  As history illustrates time and again,  what was built out of a good intention can be usurped by those of ill will …  If you want to know the whole story … I suggest you read Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay.

When you start out on a photo hunt … you never know where you’re going to end up!

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If you’re driving across the bridge,  you won’t see her. You won’t see her if you’re ecologically bicycling across either.

If you look straight ahead, you won’t see her … and if you look up, you’ll only see the sky. To the left, to the right: cars & buildings.

However,  if you’re boating on the Seine, you’d see her back  … but …  looking down from the bridge as a pedestrian … you see this bronze decorating the Pont Mirabeau.

Tomorrow there’ll be more. I suspect that Arnoul took some good ones.

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Across the street from the Petit Palais, the Grand Palais was built for the World Exhibition of 1900 as was the Eiffel Tower. For years, the extraordinary glass dome roof  of the Grand Palais was broken and leaking so much, the space inside could no longer be used for exhibitions. Heating costs, too, were prohibitive. The glass roof is now repaired and there was a music and light show inside last night.

At the Petit Palais, there was an exhibition of fashion in hommage to the late YSL … until late last night.

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“La Nuit des Musées” in English and in French. Tonight’s the night!

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From NPR (National Public Radio) by Eleanor Beardsley May 6, 2010

Normandy is considered the birthplace of the 19th century impressionist movement. And from now through the summer, French cities and towns across the region are celebrating the impressionists in a series of activities including art exhibits and concerts.

Read and Listen!

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In Paris, it’s 89.9 FM … and on the net …

click here for TSFJAZZ

When you’re online, you can hear the programs by clicking on “Ecouter TSFJAZZ” which is on the left side of the screen.

Afterwards, just choose your listening interface: Flash – QuickTime – Real – etc …

Enjoy. 24/24 7/7.

The podcasts are great, too.

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We all know that Paris has a pretty good reputation for these. Deservedly! This obviously isn’t the ONLY address, but … it is a suggestion.

Here’s a tip & a photo.

des Gateaux & du Pain

63 Boulevard Pasteur 75015 Paris  (a few minutes’ walk from the Gare Montparnasse)

Quality. Taste. Class.

and then there’s the excellent, cozy Bread and Roses at 62 rue Madame, just outside the Luco. 

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It’s a bright and sunny Saturday morning here in Paris. I was going out to the bakery to get a fresh baguette for my daughter’s breakfast when I saw my neighbor A. on his bicycle.

“Good morning, A.”

“Good morning, Mark”

and after a few words, A. let me in on a secret …

I’m on my way for some cheese … My favorite place in Paris for cheese … is Dubois, A. said.

You know that the word for cheese in French is “fromage” and that a cheese shop is a “fromagerie” … I won’t say anymore …

But to save you a search … Here’s the FIRST Favoritz.

and …

If you’ve got a Favoritz to share  … let me know!

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Paris 14th Arrondissement

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