Celebration Saturday

 

Paris and all the world rejoices today as the Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris celebrates its re-opening, with many heads of state and dignitaries in attendance. But not the Pope.

Above: photograph of the cathedral taken from Square René-Viviani before the fire of April 15, 2019

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On the face of this ancient queen of our cathedrals, beside each wrinkle one invariably finds a scar. - Victor Hugo - Notre Dame de Paris / The Hunchback of Notre Dame

 

 

 

Floral Friday

 

A full head of flowers reflected in a mirror at a Marais hat shop.

 

Columns

 

An irresistible passageway leads into the gardens of the Palais-Royal.

 

Wine window Wednesday

 

Historic Passage Vivienne from inside sparkly wine shop Legrand Filles et Fils. 

 

Tower Tuesday

Unobstructed views over Paris rooftops and the Eiffel Tower beyond.

Floral Friday

Once more trendy Maison Sauvage in Saint-Germain-des-Prés has changed its flowers. And lampshades.

 

Thankful

 

Today is Thanksgiving in the U.S., with much to be thankful for.

 

Above: tree-lined path in the Jardin du Palais-Royal leads to the Louvre

 

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A Very Happy Thanksgiving from Paris

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