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Real Name: davequ
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davequ's Paris Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
One of my favorite spots in Paris: Bateau LavoirSeptember, 2003 8
A walk through the Tuileries in SeptemberSeptember, 2005 8
Paris scenesSeptember, 2005 8
Images of Paris to share... some old, some newSeptember, 2005 8
More bits, pieces, flotsam & jetsamSeptember, 2005 8

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One of my favorite spots in Paris: Bateau Lavoir

by davequ - last update: Oct 23, 2008

Where Picasso worked

Peace, tranquility & history in magical Montmartre

MUSIC: - Gymnopedies from Erik Satie

if you would like to enjoy some of my favorite music
in one of my favorite places.


The Bateau Lavoir Sky that day...

Sitting on a bench in about 70 degF temp Monday Sept. 29th, '03
taking a snap of the calm Bateau Lavoir sky through the trees.


Looking downhill towards Pigalle

Here is where I put on the headphones to play Erik Satie Gymnopedies 1 & 3 ...


The Bateau Lavoir buildings the same day

Just to the right


Walking down to the fountain

One of the original Wallace drinking fountains
oiseaux se baignant


Birds are bathing and drinking water from an old Wallace fountain.

The Bateau Lavoir is one of my favorite spots not only in Montmartre but all of Paris. I hope you get to sit there someday ...(& don't forget the music).

paix.


Trois femmes

Completed at the Bateau Lavoir by Pablo Picasso in the fall of 1908
The great Joni Mitchell


Music for Paris Lovers...just for fun

Putting this here for grins.

Joni is one of my favorite artists in the world, and is (in my opinion) an international treasure.

I hope she someday is fully recognized and, unlike van Gogh, gets her deserved props as one of the great artists and musicians of our time in this life, and not posthumously, which is usually the case for the truly great ones.

As another of my musical faves Prince Rogers Nelson said in a recent interview:

"I love all Joni's music ,"
he said, adding that he plays some of her songs live
"just to keep her name out there. Joni's music should be taught in school, if just from a literature standpoint ."

Amen

I recommend (for starters):
HEJIRA, Hissing of Summer Lawns, Shadows & Light, along with any of her many beautiful paintings.
Joni

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davequ's Paris Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
One of my favorite spots in Paris: Bateau LavoirSeptember, 2003 8
A walk through the Tuileries in SeptemberSeptember, 2005 8
Paris scenesSeptember, 2005 8
Images of Paris to share... some old, some newSeptember, 2005 8
More bits, pieces, flotsam & jetsamSeptember, 2005 8

Comments for davequ about Paris
yeoldbean Fri Jun 19, 2009 09:19 UTC
 The service was absolutely wonderful. The food was of great quality with the service & ambience even better. The crčme Brule was so completely smooth, light, exquisitely flavoured with hints of vanilla and caramel.” Five stars from me!
jumpingnorman Tue Jan 27, 2009 06:18 UTC
 Yes, Sacre Cour is not to be missed! Excellent pics --- I did stand in that very alleyway...Norman :)
AgentBrittany83 Sat Sep 6, 2008 01:06 UTC
 Your Paris pictures are absolutely gorgeous. I'll be there in December. It will be a dream come true for me! :)
Herkbert Sat Jul 5, 2008 03:55 UTC
 Great pages Dave. I've enjoyed reading through your tips and looking at the pictures. Thanks for sharing. Tom
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