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Real Name: Virginia
Lives In: Birmingham, US
Birth Date: October 29
Member Since: Jan 06, 2008
Last Login: Oct 25, 2009   04:39 UTC
Member's Time: Nov 07, 2009   11:15 CST
VT Rank: 2414
Deals Rank: Unranked
Travel Interests: Museum Visits, Music, Arts and Culture, Beaches, Architecture

 

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Paris Je T'aime

by parismumsie - last update: Oct 24, 2009

Four Trips of a Lifetime!

Le Marais
Since I first starting posting here I have made another trip to Paris in Nov. 2008. I found it as magical as my first trip in March, 2007! Up my return, I have created a photojournal blog at http://paristhroughmylens.blogspot.com to feature my photographs. To learn more about my hometown of Birmingham, Alabama please visit my daily photo blog at http://birminghamalabamadailyphoto.blogspot.com

This past summer, I accompanied my daughter and two of my grandchildren back to Paris for a 3 week stay. Following that, we spent a week in the French countryside, Fontaine-Fourches,FR. I was home for 2 1/2 weeks, long enough to empty the suitcase, then flew back. I spent 9 days in Paris and the traveled back to Fontaine -Fourches for a small photography workshop there. After that, almost a week in Paris. I had not intended for it to be that long but flying standby has it's problems and I spent a few more days than anticipated. Not a bad thing you know! I hope to get more photos up in the weeks to come.
Musée de Carnavalet

Le Marais

This area of Paris is one of the oldest and a treasure trove for photographers. Here are just a few of the photos I took the day I spent there.
au Bistrot de la Place

Le Marais

LA TOUR EIFFEL

Peter and I stop to admire the view.

la Cité de l'Architechture et du Patrimoine

This newly renovated museum is an absolute must see in Paris. The commanding views of la tour Eiffel from the windows are breathtaking. My friends Peter and VT's Mad About Paris joined me for a wonderful tour here. Grab a cup of coffee in the café and sit outside on the terrace. Oh la la, a fab view on the cheap!

Rainy Day in Paris

Does this lady look familiar? Well probably not, but it is VT's own Mad About Paris. She joined us for
a few days last June. She knows her Paris and we had such fun seeing it together ,.....finally!

Jardins des Plantes

In the summer we found this garden far less crowded. The Natural History Museum is just amazing. The little zoo was fun for the children as well.

Louvre

For serious photographers, a night shoot at the Louvre is an absolute must. I was fortunate to be able to
shoot there twice last summer. I did not have my tripod with me so I had to figure out how to brace myself and my camera. At night it is absolutely magical.

Comments for parismumsie
Donna_in_India Thu Oct 29, 2009 08:36 UTC
 Hi Virginia - wishing you a very happy birthday! Your photos are gorgeous!
Beausoleil Mon Oct 26, 2009 00:26 UTC
 I've been enjoying all your wonderful photos, here and on your blogs. You are magic! Hope you have a very Happy Birthday.
jumpingnorman Sat Oct 24, 2009 22:57 UTC
 Virginia - thanks for seeing my Paris pages and I see that you also love Paris --- it's an awesome place. My family and I are now spending weekend here in Vegas - and we just finished swimming...and jumping of course, Norman :)
kathymof Wed May 27, 2009 23:35 UTC
 Wonderful pics! I will be in Paris soon - for two weeks - and cannot wait. Kathy
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