Paris

There is something so wonderful and magical about art on inside ceilings or domes.  Something about it just speaks to me.  Could it be all the gilted gold?… Photo:  Doge’s Palace, Venice It could be the design and the vibrant…

Another thing I love so much about the Metropolitain is how French the signage, trains and the stations are.  I adore the Art Nouveau entrances designed by Guimard.  Here are a few of my favorites from my collection… The trains…

If you have ever been to New York City, you have probably hopped a ride on our subway system at some point in your trip.  NYC subways are old, dirty, smelly, crowded and extremely confusing.  I never know if I…

photo courtesy of About.com In the month of August, most Parisians take their vacations and head out of town for the month.  Many stores close up shop, even the best ice cream place in Paris, Berthillon.  But what do the…

I am sitting here this morning, tuning into the final laps of the Tour de France.  Not so much for the cycling, I shamelessly admit, but more for the scenes of Paris. The Eiffel Tower, the Place de la Concorde,…

One of the most beautiful and magical times in Paris is after dark.  The city is still full of life, but it takes on a wonderful glow, especially all of the monuments and museums the city is famous for. Like…

I don’t have a laptop, but if I did, I would love to take it to Paris to keep in contact, check my email, download my pictures…maybe even do a few blog posts.  I could find phone numbers for restaurants,…

The other day when I was going through my Paris pictures, I spotted this one that I took in Montmartre.  I thought it would be appropriate to have a little fun with it.  Last week, fellow blogger Shelly posted a…

For some reason, when I got to Paris, I found myself taking pictures of the street signs there.  I don’t know why really….maybe it was for proof that I actually walked on the Champs-Élysées… Or perhaps it was how pretty…