Magnificent Morning Light Show at Montmartre
Bonjour,
I find myself wondering how we could be blessed with such gorgeous weather, and then I remember all the 100 degree days with no A/C we’ve endured in past summers. Conclusion: we deserve it!! Hope the heat in Alabama has finally tempered some.
It is also truly wonderful to be away from the hateful political climate in the United States. Our television is not working properly, and we’re considering that also a blessing and listening to music all the time. It’s good for the soul.
I hope we are not pummeling you with too many photos. There’s just so much eye candy in Paris that it’s hard to resist taking pictures. I’m posting the photos at full size. Would you prefer them smaller so they don’t take up as much room? You would have to click on them individually to see them better. Let me know your preference.
All of our light pics so far have been taken at dusk so we tried to show Montmartre to you in a splash of morning light. Our waiter playfully asked us how many times we had been to Montmartre thinking this would be our first time, and Bernie said, “Oh, about 40 or 50!” The guy was astonished. Let me be clear, however. Every time we go remains my favorite day in all of Paris. This year, we’ll get to see it in the late fall and during the holiday season. Can’t wait.
So here’s this year’s first tour of this magnificent spot. If you’ve read our book “Bernie’s Paris” (and I hope you will), I convey my fond affection and the emotional ties I have…old Paris at its best.
So if that’s not enough pleasure, how about an evening light show at Le Louvre!
Who knows what awaits us today!
À bientôt
September 21, 2019 @ 8:33 am
Beautiful light filled photos! The shot of the light in the church is inspiring! Great shot of the Moulin de la Galette! Good to see the Maison rose is still going strong. Again, kudos to Bernie for some wonderful photos. And your shot is lovely also, Linda! See you soon!
September 21, 2019 @ 12:58 pm
The featured image up top is also mine! By the way, you guys are running the show as I know your time in Paris is so limited. Just tell us where and when and we’ll be there. We’ve cleared our calendars!
September 21, 2019 @ 8:47 am
Linda, we love your photos just as they are! Antonia and Malcolm xx
September 21, 2019 @ 12:56 pm
Looks like you’re winning the vote!
September 21, 2019 @ 10:24 am
There couldn’t be too many photos for us! We like the full size, but whatever works best for you.
September 21, 2019 @ 12:55 pm
Merci!
September 21, 2019 @ 11:25 am
Bonjour!
Thank you so much for letting me follow you on your day to day exploring Paris! I remember last year and how miserably hot it was. Yes, you do deserve this gorgeous weather. I do like the large pictures, so I hope you will keep them.
We have only been to Paris once and are thinking about renting an apartment there this April. We never made it to Montmartre so must return for that and to see other places for missed! Enjoy
September 21, 2019 @ 12:55 pm
Montmartre is a definite! Do a little research to discover all there is to see. Many folks miss the best parts as the crowds can be overwhelming.
September 21, 2019 @ 12:02 pm
Don’t apologize. I could never get too many pictures! Love Montmartre, too. I think the little painting we bought was from that same attist.
September 21, 2019 @ 12:54 pm
Merci, Judy!
September 21, 2019 @ 12:11 pm
We can’t wait to visit this special place! Your photos have heightened our spirits! Today you took so many outstanding photos it would be very difficult to pick just one favorite. We’re pleased for you that the weather is so agreeable.
September 21, 2019 @ 12:53 pm
There are still SO many people. Just have to work around it, and it’s up to 80 this afternoon. Rain tomorrow which they desperately need!
September 21, 2019 @ 12:31 pm
Leave the photos as they are! Please! They are magnificent. And I really loved your last one.
September 21, 2019 @ 12:52 pm
Merci, Lynne!
September 21, 2019 @ 12:32 pm
You have outdone yourselves! You deserve a day off! Seriously, thank you for sharing, and I love the light theme!!
It makes me a little wistful to see all of this, Linda, and know that I won’t be able to be there with you guys this fall. Thanks for giving us a peek!
Sending love.
September 21, 2019 @ 12:51 pm
Merci, Jeanie!
September 21, 2019 @ 12:35 pm
Love all the pics, what a glorious day you had!! Montmartre remains such a wonderful spot with so many wonderful treasures. I remember the “sunflower artist” from last year. We did not purchase a sunflower but we did purchase an original that we both love. Bernie, that is a GREAT pic of you…looking quite debonair!!!!! What a treat it is for me to have my first cup of coffee and read your post. Love walking down memory lane..
September 21, 2019 @ 12:50 pm
Wonderful memories from last year!
September 21, 2019 @ 12:35 pm
My morning coffee and another delightful stroll through Paris. Has quickly become a fun excursion to start my day.
As to the size of the photo, I prefer the smaller size that I can expand as/if I want. Either way you and Bernie are great photographers.
September 21, 2019 @ 12:50 pm
Merci, Fred!
September 21, 2019 @ 1:47 pm
The pictures today were exquisite ! Love the theme for this year. So glad you have cooler weather to enjoy your trip this year
September 21, 2019 @ 2:53 pm
Merci, Susan.
September 21, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
I’m looking on my iPhone so if I want to see the photo larger, I still have to click it. I don’t see a difference from my perspective using the phone.
I love the difference in lighting by you changing up time of day because, you are right, Montmartre is typically at dusk so this is also beautiful! I love morning light! The flowers spilling out of the window boxes, the kelly green fence/gate, ivy growing up the building- lovely! From going last year, I recognize the area where we stood and you said that if you were to ever live in Paris, it would be in one of those apartments… I took a sweet picture of you looking finally over it last year 🙂 I do not like the graffiti on the wall in the stair area! Seeing the Louvre at night time was really pretty as well! And I like that you are getting nerdy about taking pictures… It really can be so much fun and you will have plenty of time dedicated to playing with it over the next couple of months!
I see you decided not to share the occurrence in the subway?
September 21, 2019 @ 2:52 pm
Graffiti is unfortunately part of the ambiance of Montmartre which I say in my book. I forgot to mention the subway incident but will tomorrow.
September 21, 2019 @ 2:10 pm
Photos are stunning, all of them! Keep them large. Thankful that I have a window into your Paris, Joelene
September 21, 2019 @ 2:50 pm
Merci, welcome to our blog!
September 21, 2019 @ 4:18 pm
Linda the pictures are balm for the soul! Thank you for the beautiful theme of light. I’m loving everything!!
September 21, 2019 @ 5:08 pm
Merci!
September 21, 2019 @ 4:21 pm
Bernie and Linda, I love the photos, they are simply beautiful. I love the large size!
September 21, 2019 @ 5:08 pm
Thank you! Macarons just in time for Christmas! We won’t forget!!!!
September 21, 2019 @ 9:26 pm
I’m enjoying your and Bernie’s photos so much! As I scrolled today’s, I kept finding one favorite after another, but my very favorite was the one you took of the light from street lights and a lovely sunset reflecting in the glasses of wine. Thank you for so generously sharing Paris with your followers!
September 22, 2019 @ 4:31 am
Thank you so much for your kind comments!
September 22, 2019 @ 1:09 am
Love your pictures just as they are!!!! Beautiful!!
September 22, 2019 @ 4:30 am
Merci!
September 22, 2019 @ 1:37 am
I love the large size photos! Each one is a joy.
September 22, 2019 @ 4:30 am
Merci!
September 22, 2019 @ 12:37 pm
Never too many photos for me. Love them all and please, please keep them large since I like to see every detail I can without clicking on each. Bernie is doing a great job.
September 22, 2019 @ 2:07 pm
The vote is definitely in favor of the larger photos.
September 22, 2019 @ 9:06 pm
Linda this is just wonderful! We love the pictures and capture of the light.
September 23, 2019 @ 4:21 pm
Merci!
September 23, 2019 @ 3:21 pm
Sorry I am late in replying! I love the large files! What is a photo without the details? I really am enjoying this year’s theme. Paris is the City of Light. What better theme? You know I love the Love Locks. I have thought many times of stringing a chain over the bridge over Limestone Creek on McKee Road next to our house and starting a Love Lock chain there. Wouldn’t Dale Strong just love me for that?
September 23, 2019 @ 4:21 pm
The lovelocks are a sweet idea that just went too far. They were marring the precious bridges in Paris with excessive weight. I like them too but understand the point of view of the Parisians who started objecting.
September 23, 2019 @ 4:50 pm
You could never share too many photos…beautiful! thank you.
September 23, 2019 @ 5:00 pm
Thank you for following the blog. I removed that post, by the way. So sorry!
September 23, 2019 @ 6:07 pm
Thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures! Merci Jim
September 24, 2019 @ 8:40 pm
Beautiful photos and article !
September 25, 2019 @ 5:38 am
Ann, coming from you, this is special!!
September 24, 2019 @ 8:41 pm
Great I managed to l wrote a comment .I don’t know why it didn’t worked The last times I tried …!
September 24, 2019 @ 8:42 pm
Great I managed to post a comment this time ! Don’t know why it didn’t work these last days !