Street singers

Rue Cloche Percé

A very short and pedestrian street that I love.

Green balconies

Parisians like to put plants and flowers on their balconies. And this building is so nice even without the green.

Free massage

Last year I tested these free street massage on the Seine River bank (see old post) and I was happy to see that they still do it. They give a 15 minutes free back massage really relaxing and in a friendly atmosphere.

Watching tennis with a view

Yesterday I told you about the giant screen in front of the City Hall where you can watch the tennis game of the Roland Garros tournament, here it is and with a view on Notre Dame ... better than watching it at home, isn't it ?

Paying tennis at the City Hall

This week is Paris tennis tournament "Roland Garros" second week and during the whole event, Paris is celebrating tennis like here in front of our City Hall. You can play and also watch tennis like I will show tomorrow. (Roland Garros official website)

Bouger c'est facile !

We find more and more of these signs in Paris. The little green text says "Bouger c'est facile" means "Move it's easy" and encourages people to walk. Then the sign shows different locations and how long it will take you to walk there. A nice wealthy idea I think.

At the Butcher's

We find very little old butcher shop like this one located on the Saint Louis Isle. It's a little like been back in the past. The lady even has a chair to rest while the butcher is preparing her meat. Far way from Facebook and Twitter ...

Eating horses ?

Yes, French (very few nowadays fortunately) eat horses ! This clothes shop is a former horse butcher and they kept the old sign saying " We buy horses". I guess this only thing Virginia will like is the red !

A sunny day in Paris

Now that the canal week is over, let's go back to the center of the city and enjoy a drink on the Rue des barres cafés and restaurants.

Jardin de l'Hôtel Denon

This tiny garden is a public garden located in Le Marais area called "The Denon mansion garden" (Hôtel in French is also used for mansion). The mansion is the splendid building you see in the background.

Looking for Asian food ?

You may find what you want in the rue de la Verrerie.

Les Parisiennes

Shopping or riding bikes, here are some "Parisiennes".

On the Pont de Sully

I was riding back home and when I crossed the river on the Pont de Sully I couldn't help but stopping to take a picture. I've seen that view hundreds of time but I am still in love with it ... and even it's freezing cold in Paris , the sun is shining and the sky is great. What more ?

Theme day : Fountains

For the month theme I present to you the Place des Voges fountain at dawn. This square is absolutely a must see in Paris. Full of historical houses and a real "bonheur pour les yeux" as we say in French.

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More blue sky

I told you yesterday that I will post more sunday blue sky picture. Here is the Notre Dame Cathedral with the Christmas tree which is still there. I just love it !

On sale

The guy is not on sale (I guess) but he was preparing the H&M window for the Winter Sales season which started yesterday in Paris. Let's go shopping !

Musée Carnavalet

It has been such a long time since my last visit at the Carnavalet Museum that I barely remembered its beautiful and big collection. This museum presents Paris history and is certainly a must see if you like our city. I must admit that it surly needs some renovation especially with the lightnings but it's a free entrance museum so let's be indulgent ! And it's also located in 2 absolutely gorgeous Mansions that worth visit even just for the buildings themselves.

Le dernier Père Noël

One more and last Santa Claus on an old motorbike decorating a Café. And rouge too !

Thanks for your warn wishes and once again happy new year !

Ice skating for New Year's Eve

Let's spend the last day of 2010 on the Ice ring in front of Paris City Hall. I hope you all are going to have a great evening and I'll see you in 2011 !