Just a Walk in the Park

Walks.  The body advances, while the mind flutters around it like a bird.  (Jules Renard)

Such a beautiful quote...and it's so true, isn't it.

Walking through Paris has been one of the loveliest things that Pierre and I have been doing these last six months......strolling, sauntering, meandering, exploring new areas and revisiting old favourites.

Promenading through the Tuileries has always been a favourite of ours....it's a wonderful Parisian park that stretches all the way from Place de Concorde to the Louvre.  Little kiosks are scattered throughout the park where one can stop for a cool drink or glace/ice-cream....and the sculptures in the Tuileries (and there are many) are superb.

The other Sunday afternoon Pierre and I took another leisurely stroll through the Tuileries....it was high Summer....but you could sense that Autumn was near....russet and yellow tinges were clearly visible on those magnificent chestnut trees.

The start of our walk...near Place de Concorde....then a slow promenade
through the Tuileries and finally
to the Louvre.

The 'Welcoming Hands" sculptures....
perhaps these sculptures are welcoming all to enjoy a promenade
through this lovely park.

Autumn is on its way.

The perfect spot for a Summer refreshment.

And yes...billy goats et al...
enjoying the delicious
green grass of the Tuileries.

I could have sat by the lake for hours....
but thank heavens I had my parapluie....
it was soooo hot!

Magnificent bronze and marble sculptures are positioned throughout
the park....just pull up a green garden chair
and let the mind flutter.

Then under the archway....and across
to le Louvre.

What an extraordinary building the Louvre is....
both inside and out.

Magnificent reflections....le Louvre.

That facade....I just never get tired of gazing at it.

Summertime....and the livin' is easy!

And what a wonderful way to finish our afternoon promenade...
sitting on the terrace at Café Marly overlooking that glass pyramid.
Trés, trés bon!

A bientot.

You may also like my post on:
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.fr/2012/05/parisian-magic.html

Discoveries in Paris III

If you love stunning architecture, you'll love this 'discovery'.  I only discovered this museum at the Trocadero earlier this year.

It's the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine.....an absolute treasure-trove of French architectural styles from 12th to 18th centuries....and also more modern styles of French architecture to the present day.

Expect to see life-size plaster casts of those wonderful Gothic carvings from the cathedrals in Reims and Chartres....and much more.  The museum also has a café with wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower....another good reason to visit.

I loved these models of Paris...pre and post Haussmann.
It's a great way to see exactly what the Baron did
when he 'modernised' Paris.

Fantastic views of the Eiffel Tower...inside and out.

And just outside the museum you'll see those glittering gold statues at the Trocadero...so many good reasons to visit Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine.

A bientot.






You may also like my post on:
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.fr/2012/08/discoveries-in-paris-ii.html
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.fr/2012/09/a-day-trip-from-parisreims.html