Jardin du Palais Royal - la barrière de fer

Jardin du Palais Royal

Painstakingly maintained, 

the gold spires of the garden's

wrought iron fence are stunning.

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Jardin du Palais Royal

There are times when you cannot find an empty chair

on the edge of this fountain, but it is a perfect spot for reflection.

bon week end

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Deux amoureux

Jardin du Palais Royal

Hold on, sweet lovers.

Spring is coming!

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Palais Royal - Pelouse Interdite!

The gorgeous green lawn of the Jardin du Palais Royal

is as beautiful as the greens of the Augusta National Golf Club,

but you would have an easier time receiving permission to walk

on the greens of the Masters than you would the green grass of

many Paris parks and gardens.

I did take a nap on one such forbidden lawn 

in Paris, but that is another story....

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Palais Royal - des ombres

Palais Royal

The lamps at Palais Royal are

distinctive and recognizable.

The shadow almost resembles 

a contact print on the promenade wall.

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Jardin du Palais Royal - beaucoup de pigeons

Jardin du Palais Royal

I have seen her over the span of many trips

to Paris and she always appears the same,

pensive and feeding the pigeons

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Café Kitsuné - Palais Royal

Palais Royal

In the arcade shops and restaurants of

Palais Royal you will find a wide range 

of choices: from the old to the new and from the 

elegant to the casual.

Café Kitsuné

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Today I join other photographers

here at James' Weekend Reflections

  

Palais Royal - blanc et noir et rouge

Palais Royal

The Colonnes de Buren in the Coeur d'Honneur

is a site for wedding photos or children's play...

or a photo reminder of wonderful

trips to Paris with a daughter.

Joyeux anniversaire, ma chère Holly!

Colonnes de Buren

Coeur d/Honneur

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

 

 

Jardin du Palais Royal

The fountain is at the heart of 

Jardin du Palais Royal.

I have seen it in every season and in every month,

and it is always a changing panorama.

Once, it was even frozen over with children throwing

chunks of ice!

Look for me there on Friday as I feel

the limestone crunch beneath my feet

and gaze down the alleys of trees.

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Cafe Kitsune

Cafe Kitsune

a contrast of light and dark,

a blend of cultures,

coffee or tea?

Cafe Kitsune - Palais Royal

51 Galerie de Montpensier

75001, Paris

Une femme et un homme

Palais Royal

Watching and photographing

the stylish people of Paris....

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Palais Royal - rue de Montpensier

I wonder just how many columns and 

lanterns there are in Palais Royal?

I think more than there are pigeons

but will count on my next trip.

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Les portes de Palais Royal

The Gates of Palais Royal

These gold spears on the gates 

must receive a coat of paint each year

as they always look as if they are solid gold

Oh, they do close and lock the gates each

evening so do not fall asleep on one of the benches or

you may be forced to spend the night

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Palais Royal - les ombres

Galerie de Montpensier

The gold of the wrought iron fencing and the lamps 

are easy clues to the location of this photo

One of my favorite spots for photographing...

the architecture, the seasons, the light and shadows, 

the fountains, the allée of trees, the flaneurs, the people.

It is also a great spot to find a quiet place to read 

or to watch people.

Jardin du Palais Royal

Galerie de Montpensier

75001, Paris

Les Médailles Militaires

Military Medals

The many shops in the arcades 

around the courtyard of Palais Royal are filled with treasures.

bon weekend

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Jardin du Palais Royal - les filles

Jardin du Palais Royal

French girls on their way home after school...

There is always activity in this hidden, lovely garden,

even in the winter.

Jardin du Palais Royal

Place du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Qu'est ce que c'est?!

What is this?

Can you guess?

It is a reflection, inverted (180°),

an ornate ceiling, with a mirror 

and a chandelier....

It is the elegant dining room of

Le Grand Vefour at Palais Royal.

Taking a photo of the mirror on the ceiling  (from outside)

is the closest I have ever been.

Tant pis pour moi

Le Grand Vefour

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Les Ombres d'Automne

Jardin du Palais Royal

The alleys of trees are a delight no matter the season.  

The green park chairs of Paris are covered in autumn leaves 

which may lead to snow as winter closes in.

Well, not too soon, svp

Jardin du Palais Royal

75001, Paris

l'architecture de Paris

The architecture of Paris

How can you be in a particular spot more than 20 times 

and miss this spectacular frieze?

Don't miss the details

Palais Royal

75001, Paris

Palais Royal - la trottinette

Les Colonnes de Buren

Amid the 280 truncated black and white columns 

of Palais Royal's Les Colonnes de Buren 

one often sees children of all ages (adults included).  

They pose on top of the columns, 

hide behind the rows, 

and even ride in on a trottinette from time to time.

Les Colonnes de Buren

Palais Royal

75001, Paris