Inside out

My next few posts will be from a series of photos taken from platforms of métro stops along Line 2 that run above ground, constructed at the turn of the 20th century.

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A year ago today this almost-a-photo-a-day photo blog of Paris (using an iphone) was launched, and I thank everyone for your great behind-the-scenes comments, compliments, and enthusiasm! - BPJ

A choir of nuns

Dozens of cheery nuns cross a street in the Latin Quarter.

Dali rhino

 

 

Posters of old photographs line métro walls inside Hôtel de Ville station on Line 1.

 

Archbishop's bridge

This bridge, just behind Notre Dame Cathedral, has managed to keep its "Love Locks" - for now.

Hound dog

This Basset Hound was like this for the entire duration of our meal.

Goût de brioche

These flaky brioches oozing with pink pralines are the answered prayers of fans of Guy Savoy whose three-star restaurant is around the corner from his tiny shop on rue Mazarine.

Horse meet

Another red and green café, this one on market street rue Cler, was once a chevaline: a butcher shop specializing in horsemeat.