Fountain Friday

One of four identical stone fountains on Place des Vosges.

Behind, Parisians picnic on the grass.

 

 

Table talk Tuesday

Lunchtime, Place des Vosges:

"A splash of historic architecture with our salads, please."

 

Sunsplashed Sunday

 The old Marais district is the place to head on a Sunday, especially on a beautiful spring day.

Above: from a café on Place des Vosges

Table Tuesday

View over tables at Café Hugo on Place des Vosges.

 

Tasty Tuesday

 

In Paris, you don't find pastries. Pastries find you.

 

Brigat

Place des Vosges

 6 rue du Pas de la Mule 75003

 

 

Side-by-side Saturday

 

Weekend gallery hopping under the arches on Place des Vosges.

 

 

Mocha Monday

An unforgettable coffee and hot chocolate at Carette, Place des Vosges.

 

Window Wednesday

View over Place des Vosges from La Maison de Victor Hugo.

 

Chez Victor

 

A glimpse into Victor Hugo's apartment on Place des Vosges, now a museum, his home with his family from 1832 until 1848 where he penned a large part of "Les Miserables."

 Sculpture by Auguste Rodin

 

 Maison de Victor Hugo

6 Place des Vosges 75004

 

 

 

Hat stand

 

Hats for sale under arches on Place des Vosges.

Season's end

 Today ends the holiday season in France.

Above: decorations in the Marais district last night

Sparkling

Glittery welcome at Hôtel Pavillon de la Reine on Place des Vosges.

Lantern light

Beneath arches on Place des Vosges. Evening.

By a stretch

A yoga class on Place des Vosges.

Hoisted rhino

 Sculpture in gallery window of a rhino suspended in a halter. In the background, a painting of a matador.

Place des Vosges Galleries

Architecture class

University students work on an assignment under arches on the Place des Vosges.

Parked car

This photo taken on Place des Vosges reminds me of something you'd see in Havana.

 

Merci M.Durst

Harping

A harpist beneath arches of the Place des Vosges cheers up a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Wall art

A painting under an archway adds an inspiring touch to this crumbling wall.