Strolling in the Fifteenth Arrondissement of Paris
Bonjour,
You may know that Paris is divided into twenty sections or arrondissements, each with its own mayor who answer to the overall Mayor of Paris, who by the way is female. We are in the Fourth, part of the Marais. The areas look like a snail on a map, moving in circular clock-wise rotation .
Yesterday, we decided to investigate the Fifteenth and let the day evolve as it would. It was not the best weather day with gray, ominous skies for its entirety. I had a list of a few things to find, and we headed out to discover. There was no hurry, few expectations, just the fun of spontaneity. Strolling in Paris is a real treasure!
I forgot my phone so these photos all belong to Bernie, and I will let our day evolve through the pictures. Word Press, the program I use for the blog, gets the photos out of order sometimes so I apologize for that. No time to correct. Hope you enjoy. We failed to get many light theme pics unless you count the one of the stained glass window.
It was probably a 4-mile day which is good for the body and wards off the calories. Dinner in for the night and Bernie spent a couple of hours with his French friends in the neighborhood, his favorite!
Today, we are so excited to meet for lunch with our London friends, Malcolm and Antonia Alexander, who have ridden the EuroStar just to see us! How special. We will dine at one of the prettiest spots in Paris Le Cristal at the Baccarat Museum! Stay tuned.
Happy day,
L & B
October 24, 2019 @ 8:49 am
Try to preserve some of that color. We’re on a bus. Our train to Arles was canceled. Ugh! You never know.
October 24, 2019 @ 9:20 am
Oh, my! Ain’t traveling fun? At least you got to see the Sagrada Familia! Hope things improve. This is the stuff of which memories are made!!! Just like kidney stones, being locked out of your apartment, and being thrown off an airplane. SOMEDAY, you will laugh. But right now, not so great, huh?
October 24, 2019 @ 11:45 am
Just read “Sarah’s Key” this summer. Very sad and moving book. Thank you Linda for the picture of the statue. “Never forget “ is very apropos.
October 24, 2019 @ 3:50 pm
It’s a sad chapter in French history!
October 24, 2019 @ 11:54 am
I remember that we talked about exploring this area when we were there. I’m happy to see you decided to go forth and discover new territory. It looks like you were successful in finding areas of note and interest.
October 24, 2019 @ 3:49 pm
Yes, it was a nice day!
October 24, 2019 @ 1:06 pm
Marvelous photos Bernie. Impressive.
Combined with Linda’s photos my morning stroll through Paris (through your lens) is such a photographic delight.
October 24, 2019 @ 3:49 pm
Merci!!!
October 24, 2019 @ 1:28 pm
Linda, one of my favorite posts! thank you.
October 24, 2019 @ 3:48 pm
Merci!
October 24, 2019 @ 1:45 pm
Lovely photos and thoughts about the Vel d’hiv memorial.
And good luck to your friends with the trains! Read many to Paris also cancelled due to the big storm/floods in the South.
You’re so right about the memories and smiles … later! 🙂
October 24, 2019 @ 3:48 pm
You were right. Their train was cancelled and they had to ride the bus to Arles!
October 24, 2019 @ 4:21 pm
I truly enjoy strolling with you through the streets of Paris. What a wonderful place to visit, especially when someone knows all the spectacular places to visit. Thank you!
October 24, 2019 @ 7:37 pm
Gloria, forgive me but how do I know you? Are you in Huntsville?
October 25, 2019 @ 2:48 am
The movie, Sarah’s Key, was also well done.
October 25, 2019 @ 5:02 am
Yes, absolutely. Both the book and the movie recount this history with poignance!