Vierzon train station, Cher, Centre-Val de Loire
Harvey and I took a last-minute trip up to Paris last week.
SNCF trains at Gare d’Austerlitz, Paris
Riding the train is so much fun, so relaxing, and the railroad cars give such a smooth ride! I loved every minute of the trip, even when I ended up walking 4.5 km at midnight in sandal heels—remind me not to do that again!
Montparnasse Tower, Paris, 14th arrondissement
Did I say that we arrived at Gare d'Austerlitz after midnight and walked to our hotel in Montparnasse?
The weather was perfect, we had only backpacks, and the hotel was open all night. We even tried to go by Café Daguerre to celebrate our arrival, but they had closed only a few minutes earlier—at 1 a.m.
That was sad—we thought they would be open until at least 2 a.m! But we were more than halfway to the hotel, so we carried on (and returned to the Café for tea the next morning).
Luxembourg Garden, Paris, 6th arrondisement
The Luxembourg Garden was in full bloom. The experience of sitting there watching the world go by is fabulously relaxing. We took a picnic and sat by the pond, watching all of the people live their lives in quiet beauty.
In Paris, I encountered this lovely urban street art that was more like a tunnel wall you could walk through. Absolutely stunning and a real gift to the senses. Merci, Paris.
Ode to Love and Creation", Paris, 14th arrondissement
Here is the proper credit for this mosaic art; it was a such a thrill to find it by happenstance!
Génie du lieu: Ode à l’amour et a la création (Genius of the place: Ode to love and to creation) is the title of the piece. Created by Nacarat Color Design, it is located near the Pernety metro stop in the 14th arrondissement.
I’m glad that I can share our trip properly and give more information about the urban art there. I love walking on the streets of Paris and taking in the sights, the sounds, the people and the activity.
Paris, je t'aime.
L'Église Saint-Merri, Paris. 4th arrondissement. Painting on silk, 13" x13"
Welcome a little piece of Paris into your home! I have three offerings for you today. This 10"x10" silk painting, in a lovely deep red color includes a blond wooden frame (13"x13"x 1.5"). L'Église Saint-Merri, Paris, 4th arrondissement, describes a wicker chair discovered in the 16th century church that is located between the Seine River and the Pompidou Center on the Right Bank.
La Caféothèque de Paris, Paris, 4th arrondissement
Printed on on luxurious Fine Art Velvet paper, these two black and white designs both describe the personality and experience of each café I visited in Paris, and would make a lovely set for your kitchen, dining room or breakfast nook.
Café Daguerre, Paris, 14th arrondissement
Both would look very good together!
I thank my lucky stars that I live so close to Paris now. Do you love taking trips, too?