We’ve been to Paris for a few days. It is an easy and inexpensive trip from Pisa and who doesn’t love Paris in spring?
The best way to see Paris is to walk and that is what we did. We stayed near Republique, so our walk began and ended there each day.
The Marais is one of my favourite areas in Paris.
The Uniqlo shop is in an old foundry, what an excellent use of an old building.
We walked towards the river.
The Bateaux Mouches is also an excellent way to see the city. We were lucky with the weather and sailing on the Seine is a great way to spend an hour. You can take a hop on, hop off along the way, but we just did the loop to see the sights.
It is always lovely to walk through the Tuileries, the beautiful gardens near the Louvre. Some of the garden beds were in transition, but the peonies were just about to bloom and beginning to look very pretty.
A visit to Le Bon Marche, possibly the loveliest department shop in the world is always needed. How I wish I lived beside the food market. The area around it on the left bank is wonderful too.
We took the metro to Montemarte. Despite the ridiculous crowds, this area is very beautiful.
The queues to get into Sacre Coeur were far to long so we gave up on that and found another lovely little church nearby were there was almost nobody.
We walked back to Republique from Montmartre. It is an interesting walk.
It is easy to see why Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world. It is incredibly beautiful, the food is great and the people friendly and helpful. (They really are)
Incredibly beautiful, c’est vrai! Looks like you had glorious weather too. Thanks for sharing these lovely photos.
By: Laura Harwood on May 20, 2018
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The weather was mostly good. It was fairly cool for May, which suits me.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Ahh… What memories! I was in Paris just before Christmas in ’76. I wish I could have seen it in springtime. I love that you captured an image of Rodin’s “The Kiss” in the garden – I didn’t get to see the gardens; it was too cold. Rodin is one of my favorite sculptors. Did you get to go to the Rodin Museum in Meudon, near Les Invalides? If not, make it a point on your next visit. His terra cotta bust of his lover, Rose Beuret (I think that’s how her name is spelled) when she was very young is just stunningly beautiful! They won’t let you use a flash inside the museum, but with your digital camera, you can set the ISO higher and get some great shots of the master’s works. I’d love to see them (again!).
Thanks for sharing!
By: Rob Mc Artor on May 20, 2018
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We didn’t get to the museum, but we are hoping to go back next spring for a longer time so we do have time to see some museums. I was delighted to come across Rodin in the garden.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Lovely…….
By: sealights99 on May 20, 2018
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Paris is lovely.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Debra – Again my thanks. So many precious moments do you conjure up with your captivating photographs. Both very personal, with dear friends, and of earlier times when I visited Paris with the theatrical production Oh What a Lovely War, from London. It was awarded Grand Prix at an International Drama Festival, before becoming more well known and eventually a major film. I only regret that my touring days are now over. Kevin Palmer.
By: Kevin Palmer on May 20, 2018
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I think you have lived a very interesting life with lots of wonderful travel. Going to Paris is always great fun.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Who doesn’t love Paris?
By: Elizabeth Litzow on May 20, 2018
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I certainly love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Thank you Deb – what a perfect walk though my favourite city in the world. We will be there in mid June so hope to get the weather you had in these photos. That marvellous architecture – can only be Paris. Hope my photos will be as good from my Lumix.
By: Dianne Cant on May 20, 2018
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Paris is beautiful in any weather, but blue skies always help.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Such a beautiful city….and the weather looks glorious. I see you found the Marimekko store!
By: Kerry & Jim on May 20, 2018
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The shop is Uniqlo, who have just done a collaboration with Marimekko. I love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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What beautiful photography ! Congratulations. How we envy you two lucky people. Lots of love. Brian and Sheila
By: Brian Dillon on May 21, 2018
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Thank you. It is difficult to take a bad photo of Paris.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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I really love your shots of Paris’s most famous landmarks as well as contemporary artwork strewn all over the city. I was in the French capital only for a few days on my month-long trip to Europe back in 2007, and I really wish I will get the chance to return someday — and stay longer.
By: Bama on May 21, 2018
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There is so much to see in Paris that a few days are not enough. We are hoping to return for a longer stay next spring.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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I love Paris too! I need to return. Was the gal in the divine white gown a bride Deb?
By: Christine collins on May 21, 2018
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It was a modelling shoot on the carousel below Sacre Coeur. She did look a bit bored when the camera was off, but very beautiful.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Paris is always so beautiful and impressive. And you were lucky to be there now as it would be such a delight to see it in Springtime.
By: Anne Of Todi on May 21, 2018
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It is a great time to be in Paris.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Oh, i love that! Was that gorgeous dress being modelled?
By: Jan on May 21, 2018
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Yes, it was a photo shot on the carousel below Sacre Coeur.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Beautiful photos of Paris, Debra. Love the Marais area too!
By: Pauline on May 21, 2018
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There are so many interesting streets in the Marais. I could wander for hours…and I did.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Beautiful!
By: thirdeyemom on May 21, 2018
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Paris is stunning.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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Spring and autumn are always the best times of the year to visit Paris. Thank you for sharing your trip and the lovely photos. They bring back lots of beautiful memories.
By: Mulino Dominillo on May 21, 2018
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Yes, I was there in October last year and it was wonderful.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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I always love your photos. You always find the best bits and pieces that show why a city of small town is so special. It is nice that the weather seems to have cooperated as there was lots of blue sky.
By: Karen on May 21, 2018
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The weather was mostly good. It was quite cool, which suits me very well.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 21, 2018
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