Sat 31 Mar 2007
We’ve had a few very dreary, wet, cold days in Paris. It was the kind of weather that makes you just want to stay inside and read. When I looked out the window and finally saw some blue sky, I couldn’t wait to get out and take a much needed walk. I was in the Left Bank area around the St Germain des Pres neighborhood.
I know this looks like a water pipe has broken underground and pushed the sidewalk up but it is actually a fountain/sculpture right across the street from the St Germain des Pres church.
Here is a view of the church from across the street
If you head in the opposite direction towards St Sulpice Church there are many little narrow streets. One that I like is Rue des Cannettes. This lady is on the front of a very girly store selling jewelry.
This bike was on the same street. I took the photo because I like the light shining on the wet street. It rained the night before.
March 31st, 2007 at 11:09 pm
I would love to be in Paris now….thanks for taking me with you on this trip….I`m stopping a bit at that girly store…love that lady
April 1st, 2007 at 8:02 am
You are now in my old neighborhood…I used to shop at that Monoprix! But I don’t remember that clever fountain - is it fairly recent?
Love your photos!
April 1st, 2007 at 8:42 am
My favorite spot in Paris, lots of good memories, and now my bus stop is right in front of that Monoprix so I’m there often.
April 1st, 2007 at 9:33 am
What a cool fountain! I don’t remember it either. We often stayed on rue Jacob, just around the corner from the church. I love that entire area.
I like the photo with the wet street; it has a nostalgic quality. If the bike were older and the man in different clothes, it could be a Doisneau. (I’m not sure about the spelling - but it’s a compliment)
April 1st, 2007 at 10:00 am
Awesome photos. You are wonderful! Thanks for all of them.
What camera do you use, if I may ask? It seems to do a terrific job for you.
You are a lucky person and we are lucky to have found you.
April 1st, 2007 at 12:21 pm
Bon poisson d’avril!!
Meilleurs voeux!!
April 1st, 2007 at 12:36 pm
I think the fountain was done in the 90’s. I will have to take a closer look sometime and see if I can find a date. I use a Nikon D100-a digital camera with lots of bells and whistles that I am just learning to start to use. I miss my simple little beginner Sony. Linda
April 1st, 2007 at 6:24 pm
The picture of that bike is perfect…it would make an incredible print! :0)
April 1st, 2007 at 8:17 pm
well you had me fooled! thought disaster had struck the streets of Paris! Amazing sculpture. Love the last two pictures, very Parisian…Nel
April 2nd, 2007 at 10:24 am
What a strange yet unique sculpture. Love the pics.