Mon 23 Feb 2009
The covered passage ways on Rue du Rivoli are full of shops but I like it best when the sun is shining.
The sun pouring through the columns on a very cold but sunny day.
This bike was outside the Hotel Meurice. I’m thinking that guests staying there can use this one and others.
A cafe with comfy chairs outside in the sun and red curtains behind.
I bet there is a really cool apartment behind this door with a fabulous view of the Tuleries Garden across the way.
A view of the pavement of Rue du Rivoli heading down towards the Louvre Museum.
February 23rd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Nice light and patterns today, Linda!
February 23rd, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Wow what a lovely place to look around. Love the bike:-)
I will get there one day!
February 23rd, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Love it - two of my favourite bookstores are on rue de Rivoli
The bike is great!
February 24th, 2009 at 2:00 am
beautiful place. must be a very lovely spot for a romantic walk in the evening!
February 24th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Lovely photos, as ever, Linda. Such happy memories when I drop in on your blog.
February 24th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Wonderful stroll down this street. Thank you. I also enjoyed the hot chocolate at Angelina’s (at least the photos, sigh…)
February 24th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I always heave a sigh after visiting your blog. It looks so lovely and sunshiney and spring-like there. And then I look out the window and see 3 feet of snow and wind and dreary greyness. I do believe I’m in the wrong place.
February 25th, 2009 at 11:03 pm
A must stop is Angelina’s !
February 27th, 2009 at 10:28 pm
Ah the rue du Rivoli! Now THIS is something I definitely remember from our 2001 visit…I have strolled along those very pavements you are showing and can even remember some of the shops…and the bus tour company where we departed for day trips in lovely air conditioned buses (it was blazing hot and humid)…and a shop selling very expensive enamel boxes…and of course the souvenir shops with all the tourist junk…and further down, garden shops with plants and flowers lining the pavements….great memories. Thanks!
March 3rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
I’ve always loved walking along there. I’m thinking there’s a book store at the end. Maybe Brentano’s? I know I’ve browsed it many times and brought back many books from there.