Throwback Thursday

 

Taking in Paris... One magnolia at a time.

 

Floral Friday

Flower in the crannied wall...

- Alfred Lord Tennyson

 Above: wall on Avenue Junot

 

Window Wednesday

An atelier d'artiste in a private Montmartre courtyard at the Golden Hour. 

 

Floral Friday

 

 

Pink today. Gone tomorrow.

 

Still time to see magnificent magnolia trees in bloom in Paris parks and squares, but not for long.

Table Tuesday

 

 

Golden leaves carpet the ground at the Renoir Gardens, one of Paris' quiet treasures.

 

 

Teatime Tuesday

 

 

 

Teatime in the Renoir Gardens at the Musée de Montmartre.

 

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Current exhibition:

 

École de Paris: The Marek Roefler Collection

 

 Musée de Montmartre

12 rue Cortot 75018

 

Ends February 15, 2026

 

 

   

Sit-down Saturday

A place to read and reflect.

 

Sit-down Saturday

 Summer in Paris, a time to kick back and find a spot in one of the city's many lush parks.

 

 

 

Floral Friday

 

From the enchanting medieval garden of the Musée de Cluny, a former abbey (10th century A.D.) in the heart of the Latin Quarter.

 

 

Sit-down Saturday

Bring a coffee, a book, and grab a chair. 

Palais-Royal Gardens

(click to enlarge)

Wake up Wednesday

 

Posting from the majestic Jardin du Luxembourg before the crowds arrive.

 

 

Sunset Sunday

 

The blush of sunset from the Renoir Gardens of the Musée de Montmartre.

 

Tête-à-tête Tuesday

 

A secret always has the shape of an ear - Jean Cocteau

 

Favorite photos Friday

These chairs have become a metaphor for relaxed moments in Paris' magnificent parks and gardens.

 

Above: Three chairs (7/2015)

 

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Repost

Tree-lined Tuesday

 

Bare trees line a footpath in the Palais-Royal Gardens.

 

Floral Friday

 

Bright blossoms right on schedule for spring.

Above: inside the gardens of the Palais-Royal

 

Sacré Saturday

 

The Basilica towers in the background.

 

Fishy Friday

 

Al fresco dining in a unique and special garden. 

Can you guess?

- Tomorrow -

 

A summer garden

 

The gardens of the Palais-Royal bursting with summer.

 

 

A Paris garden

Inside the manicured gardens of the Musée Carnavalet.