This gentleman had the quay to

himself and one would imagine that 

many are now enjoying the August sunshine

La Seine

75004, Paris

Day and Night

Reflections on the Seine

taken from Pont des Arts

Pont des Arts

75001, Paris

Seine Reflections

The quiet of late night

on the Seine.....

perfect solitude

la Seine

75001, Paris

The Lovers on the Bridge

No, not really.  

They were posing for a film.

Tant pis

Happy Leap Year Day

Pont de Bir-Hakeim

75015, Paris

the (big) red boat

Le Batofar (bateau-phare)

This big red boat has a story:

Le Batofar ignited the "night club on boat" trend in Paris. This lighthouse boat (in French bateau-phare) offers an original setting on the bank of the Seine in the 13ième. It is known for its progressive musical programming which champions cutting edge electro bands live, and its renowned DJ-driven afterhours dance parties. During the day, Batofar is also a community gathering that serves as a restaurant, café and a summertime "beach" hang-out (Paris-Beach). (Wikipedia)

I wish that I could say we partied here...

Le Batofar

facing 11, quai François Mauriac

75013, Paris

It is almost spring and all across the hemisphere

people are looking forward to longer days and

warmer weather.

There will be many evenings

along the Seine with friends

Quai du Louvre

75001, Paris

Square du Vert Galant

This little tear-drop of green is not exactly a secret place, 

but it is most often photographed from the other direction

(as seen in my banner photo above).

The view from Pont des Arts gives the illusion 

of a ship's bow.  You can access this little park

at the midpoint of Pont Neuf.

Square du Vert Galant

75001, Paris

The Seine

All is quiet on the Seine

at midnight...

a great time to take photos

La Seine

75006, Paris

Pont Alexandre III

Adorned with gilt, ironwork, 

and more details than can be seen in a single photograph, 

Pont Alexandre III is a great spot for photographs.  

At night you can enjoy the lights 

of La Tour Eiffel with reflections on the Seine.

Pont Alexandre III

Connecting 8è and 7è

75008, Paris

The reflections of the golden-hued lights 

were interspersed with silver.  

The lone green light and its reflection 

makes me think of Gatsby.

La Seine from Pont du Carrousel

75001, Paris

Quai de Bourbon

Looking towards Pont Louis-Philippe from Pont Marie, 

the quai and the riverside walk are almost deserted.  

Golden leaves will soon be swept from frail branches into the Seine.  

Within a month, this will be a monochrome palette, 

save the red doors and a few window boxes.

Paris will take on her winter beauty

Quai de Bourbon

75004, Paris

 

The Seine, Pont au Change, the dome of Invalides...

...and faintly seen in the background is la Tour Eiffel, 

a little surprise I had not noticed in my photo

de Quai de Gesvres

75004, Paris

In the rain

The quai was almost deserted 

in the late afternoon rains.  

Ignore the weather and explore.

Quai de l'Hôtel-de-Ville

75004, Paris

Quai du Louvre

It would appear to be an after-work party with friends.

Just come as you are...

...and bring une baguette et du fromage

(Note the Longchamp bag and man-scarf 

on the fellow walking up to the group)

Quai du Louvre - Seine

Near Pont des Arts

75001, Paris

Joining "July in Paris"

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Paris in Summer

Paris-Plages

If you are staying in Paris for the summer (or visiting) 

you can have a Seine-side holiday replete with sand, 

beach chairs, misting fountains, volleyball, and more.  

Essentially, it is a beach vacation for the Parisians 

who do not leave during the grandes vacances  

and for the city's visitors.  

The dates for 2014 are July 20th through August 20th.  

Perhaps I am mistaken but these appear to be barges of sand!

Paris-Plages

Louvre to Pont de Sully

75001-75004, Paris

 

A few drops of rain do not stop Paris,

nor a deluge...

nor a snowstorm...

The wet pavement 

makes for nice photographs

La Seine

75006, Paris

Looking across the end of the Square de l'Île de France the textures and colors are punctuated by the 5ème arrondissement's notable skyline.  The Panthéon is the tallest building and Église Saint Étienne du Mont is to the left, an easy walk from Pont Saint Louis where this photo was taken.

bon dimanche

from Pont Saint Louis

75004, Paris

Layers seen along theSeine

Taken from the Pont Saint-Michel you can see layers from the buildings along the quai, the bouquinistes, the level under the street, the banks of the Seine, and finally the Seine herself.

How have I not noticed the walkway under the street level on this south side of the river?  What are those open spaces in the stone wall, and what lies beyond?  I am thinking of Jean-Valjean and M. Hugo.

Quai Saint-Michel et Pont Saint-Michel

75004, Paris

Pont d'Arcole

Walking in Paris at night 

after most of the crowds are gone is a favorite of mine.  

Each of the 37 bridges over the Seine 

is different and I am sad to report that 

I could probably name less than half of them.

One advantage of the winter months 

is that the night starts much earlier.

Pont d'Arcole

75004, Paris

The Seine in Winter

Taken from almost the same spot on Pont des Arts as my header 

the starkness of winter stands in contrast to the lush, colorful shot of summer.

I find a still, almost silvery beauty 

of the river in winter.

view of Pont Neuf

from Pont des Arts

75001, Paris