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Garden Sainte Genevieve

Palais du Luxembourg was first built as a royal residence, to remind Marie de Medici, widow of Henri IV, of her hometown Florence. It was finished in 1631. Now it is the home of the French Senate.

In the pond in front of the building, Parisian children's popular activity is playing float wooden boats.

Saint Genevieve was prayers saved Paris from the Huns in AD 451 (need history lessons here!).

Latin Quarter - Place St-Sulpice

The construction started in 1754. The place is surrounded by chestnut trees.

Latin Quarter - Father and daughter

Parisians are so lucky to have beautiful parks in the city to relax and play.

Latin Quarter-Wedding at St Severine

I love those lovely outfits young children wore. We ran into the wedding at St. Severine - that reminded us it was Saturday.

Cafe de Flore

Garden like Cafe de Flore on Boulevard Saint Germain.

Food Display

Food display in a restaurant next to St-Severine.

Fountaine de Medicis

This 17th century fountain is in an Italian Grotto style. Might be designed by Salomon de Brosse? On both sides of the fountain pool, lined up small tables for people rest in the shade in a hot summer.

Garden

Painting in the garden

Relaxing

Students from nearby Sorboune study and relax here, what a soothing atmosphere.

Chinese Tai Chi

Practicing Tai-Chi, another way of relaxing/meditation.

Horse Ride

Another fun thing children can do here. This girl is such a natural rider!

Future French Soccer Team

This young boy was very diligent practicing soccer, we hope to see him playing for a French team in 10 years.

Beautiful Parisian

I just could not help it: what a gorgeous mother and a dandy, happy and strong boy!

Page Written Feb 26, 2002
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CALSF Dec 10, 2005 at 9:01 PM Report Abuse

Outstanding photos, Mei!
Siddha3th Apr 30, 2005 at 5:44 AM Report Abuse

Mesmerizing photographs, really...
butterfly_girl Jun 25, 2004 at 6:27 AM Report Abuse

Great pictures on your site! Best wishes and happy travels.
ahmed29 Apr 23, 2004 at 11:47 AM Report Abuse

great page ..... wow ... very nice pictures....
feistygrrl Feb 18, 2004 at 9:40 AM Report Abuse

We'll be going to our first visit to Paris this fall. Your pictures are beautiful, inspirational & helpful. Thanks!
WanderingPoet Jan 25, 2004 at 11:44 AM Report Abuse

Great pics...tons of info...loved your pages....keep up the great work & happy travels
aussiedoug Dec 26, 2003 at 8:32 PM Report Abuse

Absolutely love your Paris travelogues! Only partly thru' them but need to go mow the lawn! "the Gates of Hell" at Musee Rodin is the original 1 btw. I'll be back (& i'm no Arnie!!)
Paolo-Italy Oct 5, 2003 at 9:44 AM Report Abuse

All your photos are really nice, so nice, but.... Where are smells? °_°
Imbi Aug 24, 2003 at 12:04 PM Report Abuse

really loved your pictures. nice effort.
Sharrie May 31, 2003 at 5:02 AM Report Abuse

I didn't have time to shop at all!!! Your pix in the travelogues are wonderful! Move them into the main categories! In transition still? Mine's under reconstruction ;-)