One of the things I like best about Paris is it never fails to surprise me. Yes, I can find art and history in the predictable places, but Paris is such a living, changing, vibrant city that I can always find art and design in unexpected places as well. Like in one of my favorite churches, St. Merri...art telling the familiar Bible stories painted by its parishioners filling the vestibule.
And paintings still in progress below.
And paintings still in progress below.
How about these great graphic designs? They are the barricades at the construction site of the Palais Royale. If you've been there, you know that the courtyard is full of various sized cylinders that are painted with black and white stripes. They are being renovated and Paris has invited you to watch the progress through the plexiglass squares.
The beauty of old France is artfully arranged in the shop window of Paris' newest 'best baker,' 
Christophe Vasseur. I found his shop near the Canal St. Martin, hoping to taste a bit of baguette. Alas, it was Saturday and the boulanger is only open Monday through Friday.
Look up! Look down! You are always in the presence of design in Paris...even in the most unexpected places.
2 comments:
A little bit behind the times, but a month in France!
Ooh-la-la.
We were in Paris in April (sounds like a movie or song title) and are ready to go back, now.
Overcast and grey here in Chicago, rain with a sleet-mix is predicted.
Isn't it too early in the season for this?!
:)
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