Fri 16 Jan 2009
I was going to title this Marais Meanderings but I feel like I’m repeating myself which I tend to do a lot of anyway. The Marais is a part of Paris that if full of history, even more than usual for Paris, with lots of interesting corners and streets.
It’s not often that you find a castle in a residential area.
The back alley into a church.
They sell great Falafal on rue des Rosiers.
Some fashionable grafitti. The Marais is loaded with shops-I see new ones all of the time-so maybe that’s the reason for this grafitti.
Mmm, falafel.
Off subject, did you hear about the chateau in Ansouis? It was sold to some people from Marseille. I wonder what will become of it?
Grafitti is getting quite interesting, isn’t it?
I MUST, MUST come to Paris soon…….
I just saw an episode about the Marais on some travel show! Very interesting place.
Linda, What did you do about the tiles coming off your pool? We have a similar pool in Provence and wondered if you had a professional fix it, and if so, what company did you use.
Thanks, Annabelle
That’s one neighbourhood that I have not spent any time in on any of my visits to Paris. Hmmm – I think I might have to travel there again!
Feel free to repeat yourself! It’s always great to hear (and see!) what you say about Paris, and France.
A castle in the city! My idea of perfection. The best of both worlds just through a doorway.
That’s the most appealing grafitti I’ve ever seen. It certainly beats “gang-speak.” And what interesting news from poppy fields RE the chateau at Ansouis. It’s sad – after being in the same family for, what? 700 years or something.
Oh what fun! I love Falafal but have to make my own here. They turn out pretty good, but the sauce is just not there yet!
In my mind I walk down the alley, enjoy a falafal at an outdoor table and feast my eyes on gorgeous grafitti!
I always thought grafitti was just letters or numbers, words. But a few years ago I discovered the work of French grafitti artist Fafi and was dumbfounded! (http://fafi.net/accueil.html)
Looking forward to my next views of Paris, via your eyes!!