She looked magnificent on Saturday afternoon....cobalt blue skies, thick green chestnut tree foliage lining the streets and those slate-roofed Haussmanian buildings gleaming in the sunlight. It was good to be home.
We drove past the Jardin du Luxembourg.......what a magnificent garden this is.....hidden paths and statues, a bandstand, kiosks, rows and rows of chestnut trees, vivid yellow blossoms, contemplative fountains, urns filled with rosy geraniums, even a marionette theatre! I could go on. It's one of my favourites.
And Jardin du Palais Royal....it's another favourite too. This is such a gloriously quiet space where one can sit and ponder the passing of time....or perhaps play a game of boules or sketch one of those ruby red Summer dahlias.
(1) Jardin du Luxembourg....used by Parisians and tourists alike....to play, to rest, to be.
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| A true Summer garden...vivid hot colours against a vibrant green. |
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| Reflective pools and dappled light.... these gardens will be my inspiration for a series of etchings and collagraphs when I eventually return to Australia. |
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| And if it all gets too much for you....then there's always a vin rouge waiting at Le Pavillon de La Fontaine. |
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| Roses and dahlias in full Summer bloom. |
I tend to think that Jardin du Palais Royal gives a double whammy....or a triple whammy for that matter...because not only is it a remarkable garden, but it's bordered by elegant arcades, home to some of the best salons, boutiques and bistros in Paris....and there's also the famous forecourt of Daniel Burren's striped columns....meandering, chasing shadows, sketching or just smelling the roses....Jardin du Palais Royal is a perfect Parisian destination.
Voila! Hope you enjoyed the stroll.
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ReplyDeleteReally these wonderful images do confirm the beauty of Paris and her parks which are, so very clearly, made much use of by residents and tourists alike. And the rich autumn colour everywhere must give such great pleasure.
I adore the gardens in Paris....and never tire of visiting them. A bientot Jane and Lance and am really enjoying your interesting blog.
DeleteWhat amazing gardens + keep them coming. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteAvec plaisir Peggy! A bientot.
DeleteI enjoyed the stroll very much thank you Robyn. I felt the sun on my face, heard the birds singing in the trees, the French gentlemen playing boulle in the park, the tinkle of the water in the fountains and I could taste that lovely looking glass of red wine. How sublime!
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What a lovely comment Di....that's exactly what I wanted! A bientot.
DeleteYour pictures are always a joy for me to see. You get shadows in too which I love, they add so much depth. Will you be able to leave Paris?
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Vicki...I do love photographing shadows...I think they add such an interesting element. And leaving Paris??? Paris is glorious...but..as they say....there is no place like home. So eventually it will be back to Brisbane for me. A bientot.
DeleteKeep strolling .... we are right behind you ... seeing through your eyes ... what a pleasure to behold.. Lili
ReplyDeleteMerci beaucoup Lili....lovely to know your enjoying the adventure with me.
DeleteI felt the same on my return last weekend all looks fabulous I did a photo shoot yesterday and Jardin du Luxembourg was a star! Love the post title :)
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Oh thank you Carla...such a lovely comment. I hope I get to see that photo shoot....you are doing some amazing work in Paris...you're becoming legendary! Saw Diane Arbus in Berlin....you would have adored it!
DeleteMerci Robyn.Your inspirational photographs are like a breath of fresh air. The blooms are so vivid and uplifting, I could imagine it would be so easy to spend hours soaking up the atmosphere of these magnificent gardens. Just love going on these strolls with you. Thank you for the gorgeous pop-up of l'hotel de Ville. It has a special place on my side table. Enjoy your weekend. A bientot. Jude
ReplyDeleteMon plaisir Jude...and how's that gorgeous garden of yours looking...beginning of Spring in Australia...it's sure to look stunning.
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