The Grand Palais was built in the late 1800's as an exhibition hall. The big Courbet painting detail advertises a showing of the artist's work.
I'll show you detailed photos of the building on another day, instead, here are some street scenes taken on 15 Mar 2008. Unfortunately I didn't have beautiful blue skies so most of my photos got tossed. A couple came to the Pont Alexander III for their wedding photos.
I absolutely laughed when the Japanese tourists asked to pose with them and the one woman put her fingers in a peace sign (you can barely see it in the hand behind the bride). Do you remember Tanya's post about that particular habit?
Uh oh, look out for the hordes of tourists on their bicycles. That's the golden Dome Church at the Hotel of the Invalides that you can see straight on.
More tourists.
Look, budding trees along the Seine. Spring can't be too far off.
I can't believe how many photos I've never posted. I guess when you take 140 photos at a shot it's a bit hard to cram them all in.
And you know we can never get enough of photos of Paris! That cropped Courbet image looks amazing. Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteParis never fails to delight! And I love the peace sign story -- who knew?
ReplyDeletePeople's comments and emails aren't coming into my inbox! I am so frustrated. I emailed you last night about the book telling you more about it..did you get it?
ReplyDeleteBonnie
Tonya,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the Paris pictures. My daughter is over there doing study abroad program. She took her good camera but not a laptop so I'll have to wait until May to see her pictures. Your photos help me imagine all she is getting to see and experience.
Wonderful photos! It doesn't matter that the sky is overcast---that's part of the ambiance. I'll look at them all, no matter how many you post.
ReplyDeleteAfter vewing your photos I realize how Paris can be so delightful. How I miss it!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love when you share your Parisian pics with us...and the quilts too of course! LOL
ReplyDeleteMichele
Thanks for all the wonderful pix of Paris! I love seeing them, even if the sky isn't blue. Have you seen this blog? http://www.parisdailyphoto.com/
ReplyDeleteI like your photos better!
Love the quilts in your last post - yummy colors!
Wow. This is neat. I like the trees along the Seine. Budding green is so vibrant, ya know?
ReplyDeleteOh and on previous post forgot to mention I totally dig the quilt over your bed!
Show more, Tonya, we don't want to miss any. Absolutely adore seeing your photos.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! Looks like spring has sprung there.
ReplyDeleteEveryone is still flashing the peace sign in Japanese photos. I took a picture of a little girl today in kindergarten and specifically told her. "NO FINGERS!"
ReplyDeleteMy neighbour just booked a short trip to Paris in May. I want to go too!!!!!
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