The time after the sun sets and before the street lights come on is a magical time for photographers. So with this in mind, Carla and I walked to a spot on the Isle St Louis so she could snap away - As ever, I was her very willing accomplice.
This island in the middle of the Seine is home to some of Paris' finest real estate (and also the most delicious Berthillon ice cream). Elegant 17th Century stone townhouses face the river - If only I could have climbed up those balconies and seen inside the apartments - imagine the extraordinary interiors I might have found....
As the light faded and the drizzle started to deter even our robust spirits, we waved back at the passengers on the Bateaux-Mouches and called it a day.
The cafes and restaurants looked so warm and cosy,
and we even had time for a bit of window shopping,
I don't know whether I like the groovy 60's chairs or the flashing blue Eiffel Tower more!
A beautiful tour! I would love to peek inside the apartments too!!
ReplyDeleteOh I want to go back to paris. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeletei would love to see inside those apartments too! and what a view they have.
when i read your post, i miss paris more and more! Thank You!!
Ohh...I love Ile St Louis...such wonderful memories! Thank you Vicki for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteAhhh, one of my absolute favorite places in Paris! My hubby and I had a very romantic dinner at Chez Philippe one night as rain drenched the city outside. Gorgeous isle full of history, beauty and intrigue!
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Love your blog! I have added it to my favorites!
ReplyDeleteThat bright Eiffel Tower is fabulous! Love this post.. you are a great story teller!
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous Vicki, you are such a lucky girl to be surrounded by so many beautiful places. Hayley
ReplyDeleteoh you have such a lovely blog! I actually have on eof the same photos from the isle st louis for my trip in Paris last week!
ReplyDeleteI will mark your blog for sure--i love it!
YOU are killing me with these photos! EVERYTHING looks wonderful! My mom had those 60s style chairs from the 60s and I have a few of metal Eiffel Towers... but I don't have a flashing one... LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteOh these images are just so beautiful...Thank you for sharing, it definitely makes you feel like you are there...The shop fronts look so inviting.... I am hoping to travel to Paris with my daughter when she finishes Grade 12...2010...Can't wait just need to do a lot of saving between now and then...Lovely blog will be back again soon....Take care Cathy
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful tour. I especially love the cafe photo with the pavement glistening in the rain (I guess I'm a little obsessed with the idea of rain in Paris this week!) Thank you for taking us along!
ReplyDeleteOh, how I am ready for my trip to Paris! These are stunning photographs. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteFor me, Ile St.Louis and its nieghboring and much more snobbish Ile de la Cite are the heart and essence of Paris, and have been for hundered of years! Have a couple friend who live on both islands, both apts facing the Seine, 16th century buildings, really just so way over the top with hidden tunnels, walk in fireplaces that connect to residence next door thru hidden walls, etc, that kind of thing. Also, my namesake, the privately held hotel particuluer Hotel Lambert, owned by the French Rothchilds for decades, is the piece de resistance of this magical locale. Great post. Merci.
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