I told you already how I think the 2nd arrondissement - and more precisely the area we call Le Sentier - will be the new up and coming area of Paris. Well, for the time being, the buildings - and some of the people! - are pretty old and need renewal (what the town hall is currently trying to promote actually). You still have old lanterns, like the ones that were used at the time of gas.
It looks so lonely and abandoned.
ReplyDeleteWho would know it's in the middle of the city?
I hope they leave the historical pieces alone! I especially like the old street lights, lanterns and old doors of Paris. They are true works of art.
ReplyDeleteEric, I love the photo today. Very lovely.
ReplyDeleteThese lanterns are quite beautiful and full of atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Suzy. What a shame it would be to remove these lovely old lanterns.
ET Suzy: I'm pretty sure they will. Usually, if it's historical, it can't be touched.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's a curse (for example if you're trying to get a building permit to do repairs or remodel to a building that has been classified "historical").
Nice, nostalgic shot.
lovely....just lovely
ReplyDeleteYes, I'm pretty sure they'll keep them too.
ReplyDeleteI picture a coach and four just below out of frame. Very evocative, Eric. By the way, Paris skies are certainly looking good lately.
ReplyDeleteFor those of you who can read French, I found this excerpt of the Petit Prince you might like.
ReplyDeletehttp://www3.sympatico.ca/gaston.ringuelet/lepetitprince/chapitre14.html
For those of you who do not speak French, there is an illustration you will still understand ;) just perfect for this post.
I cannot remember ever seeing an "Allumeur de Réverbères" (guys whose profession is to light the gas light every day) in person but I was told that they were still in existence until after the War, and you could still see them walk around on the Champs Elysees. Can't find anything online to confirm one way or the other though. Does anyone know?
You bring us back to the XIX century, and I like it! This is a lovely picture.
ReplyDeleteA perfect postcard of Paris. Zazzle!
Ah, romantic Paris. Great photo!
ReplyDeleteI agree with DelBoy - a romantic photo. I love it.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite thing about Europe is how you can turn off a modern street and step into something that looks like it's out of history.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad even cosmopolitan places like Paris still keep to the traditions. It's something most American cities (on the West Coast at least) either lack or abandon.
So lovely, Eric. Makes me want to spend my next visit entirely in the 2nd.
ReplyDeleteBrandon, you must visit Pasadena. Of course it's all after 1900 (can't compete with Europe!), but we're into preservation here.
Oooh, pretty!
ReplyDeleteTomate, thanks for the link. I love Le Petit Prince. The story is so sweet and the illustrations ~ ahh.
This is exactly what I love about Paris; all the old things being preserved but not museum like; real people lives in/with it in real everyday life, and old and new goes hand in hand so well in Paris.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting discussion I missed out on yesterday.
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ReplyDeleteHi all! I haven't had the chance to check PDP much while in Paris, I miss it. But you can all imagine what a wonderful time I've had here. And yesterday, my last day here, I even met Guille twice!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm leaving tonight for Rio. Will post my photos (not all the 900 I took!) as soon as I'm back!
Thanks mes amis for such a warm welcome here!!!!!
I'm glad your trip was fun, Monica. Aren't those Parisians nice?
ReplyDeleteOur PDP photo today not only is pretty, it's symbolic. The light is out in a classic. Pick MJ or FF.
Here is the Little Prince in English:
ReplyDeletehttp://home.pacific.net.hk/~rebylee/text/prince/contents.html
I guess they put the whole book online, illustrations and all.
The section with the gas light operator is at Chapter 14.
So Paris. So beautiful. Eric, you snapped this at a perfect time of day!
ReplyDeleteBTW, I really like Saint Severin(yesterday's photo), too.
Petrea, I wish more of the U.S. were into preservation. Your photos have shown me real beauty in Pasadena, and I do hope to visit it sometime.
These lanterns of antiquity have such character. The sky adds to this ambiance too. When I was in La Antigua, Guatemala a few years ago I fell in love with the city's old lanterns. Of course, having lived in New Orleans, in my mind's eye whenever I see an old lantern or lamppost I imagine a sax player cranking out some tunes underneath. But hey, with my name, you've probably guessed I'm partial to sax players. ;-) Also, I agree with Jeff that this photo is symbolic of lights going out. Two excellent entertainers...may they RIP. Safe travels Monica...glad you had a GREAT time in Paris.
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear you had such a good time in Paris. But only 900 photos? :~}
ReplyDeleteSafe trip, Monica.
ReplyDeleteParisian Heart, how sweet!
I agree that Le Sentier will be an up and coming area - it's central and tue montorgueil/les halles are right next door. However the rents aren't necessarily cheap so it's difficult for the neighborhood to compete with some other areas of Paris.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo as well, I love old style lamps!