Thursday, January 17, 2008

Return to the lighthouse


I already showed this lighthouse in August 2006, but I can't help showing it to you once more, (but this time at night). It's located just off the rue Castagnary (14th arrondissement) and I pass by it every evening on my way back home. Why is there a lighthouse in the middle of Paris? Just to attract attention to the local fish market located right underneath it!.

20 comments:

  1. The colors in your photo are surreal. Lovely.

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  2. I love the colors too. Your posts are always fun and exciting.

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  3. That is cute.

    And I see a pizza sign, across the street.

    Mari-Nanci

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  4. I meant to write something else, but my computer crashed and I see the comment was sent anyway! Pffft. I need a new computer me thinks.

    Anyway, it is great to see this lighthouse at night. I still haven't seen it in person, but imagine it's quite an expensive way to publicize a fish market.

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  5. I was wondering why there was a lighthouse in the middle of Paris until I read further! lol Great photo!


    Pat

    Guelph Daily Photo, Pat's Photo-a-Day

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  6. I love the frills of orange/red light. It reminds me of a flamenco dancer.

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  7. I live just down the street from this lighthouse and for a year I have wondered about it, so thanks for clearing up the mystery of "A lighthouse? WHY?"

    Nice shot, too.

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  8. Hi Eric, I live in Paris but I had no idea this lighthouse existed... Thanks for introducing it to me.
    I have started a blog about Paris with an emphasis on fashion, art, design, and a youthful, fun-loving tone. I occasionally recommend some stores or attractions I like and also feature the first Paris Dog expert (my very own dog, who blogs about Paris and other things...).
    I'd love to exchange links if you're interested!
    http://mary-laure.blogspot.com/

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  9. As I am not so far from it, I will soon go and see it closer ! Because a lighthouse in Paris is still something worth to see !
    I bet that may appear to me less beautiful than in your photo (I will tell you if i go !).
    "Pizza sign", well seen ! I didn't pay attention to it at first !
    Corinne

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  10. hi I have been watching your blogg for a year and think its great. I have been to Paris 3 times and enjoyed it very much. You manage to show me things I havent seen!!

    Thank you & Best Rgds
    Gary

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  11. All of the time I have spent in Paris and I don't think I have ever seen this. I will make a point to go there the next time I am in Paris...and I'll probably buy some fish!

    As a New Englander[originally]you know we have a certain affection for lighthouses. ;-)

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  12. HI eric,
    I lived in Castagnary, but before the lighthouse was there. I have to go back to my old fief now indeed to see that !

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  13. glad you answered the question, I was wondering why a lighthouse in Paris! But they are great, in my opinion you can never see too many lighthouses!

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  14. a lighthouse to light the hearts of Parisians :-)

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  15. Hi Eric, Interesting photo. I bet the lighthouse acts as a beacon for the seagulls, as it's above a fish market.

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  16. Merci pour ce joli phare cousin du mien ;-)

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  17. Juste un petit détail au sujet de ce phare, que l'on voit lorsqu'on arrive à Paris en train via la gare Montparnasse, la rue Castagnary est dans le 15e arr, et non dans le 14e arr.

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  18. Dear Eric, Happy Birthday!!!!

    Wish I was there to give you a box of of favourite delicacy... just like you so kindly did l'an dernier.... but since I'm not in my favourite city right now, here's what I have to you

    Hope you have the best time ever today, a big party filled with friends and a big cake to celebrate this date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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