Tuesday, 3 May 2022

T Stands For.... Typical French Sunday!

Hi everyone! When we woke up on Sunday the sun was shining and there had been a light frost! It was still quite cold when we left the hotel dressed in several layers of clothing!

We just happened to be in Paris on free Museum weekend but decided that we didn't want to queue in the cold. (by this time hubby had the beginnings of a cold, which on reflection, when we got home and I tested Covid positive, was probably Covid!)

We set off in Sunday Parisien style, walking towards our destination. 


We didn't pass this way again so I don't know whether it opens during the week
As we reached the bottom of Rue Mouffetard we heard music...
...there was dancing...
...afterwards the man escorted the lady back to her family!
We walked up Rue Mouffetard and stood for a while listening to this excellent trio!


We were ready for coffee

Hubby has his 'can't I start yet?' look! He had a Cappuccino I stuck to my Americano with  a jug of cold milk.
The road outside was quite busy as all of the food shops were open. Rue Mouffetard is famous for it's food shops.








I got a reflection in this window taking a pic of the upside down teddy!
We reached the back of the Pantheon...
..and decided to go into this church - it is one we have passed so many times but never visited - we weren't disappointed!









The old cloisters are beautiful but we couldn't further as there was a meeting going on!








The light coming through the windows was amazing!













We walked little further and at some point had lunch - very hungry so no photos!!

We are only half way through the day..and it gets better..but I'll show you that next week!

Thanks for looking, Chris





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13 comments:

  1. jinxxxygirl4 May 2022 at 00:56:00 BST

    Chris i'am sitting here green with envy.. it has been so long since we traveled anywhere... The restrictions are gone but now we are restricted by the gas prices.. sigh... LOVED seeing ALL those photos!! Happy T day! hugs! deb

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  2. Linda Kunsman4 May 2022 at 01:34:00 BST

    Oh my, really? How can it get better after this??? You make me miss Paris and France so... but I thank you very much for my armchair travels through your eyes. That church is glorious!!!
    And oh I do get that hubby look when I want to get a pic before the fork, knife or spoon gets in too:):):)
    Happy T day!

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  3. My name is Erika.4 May 2022 at 01:40:00 BST

    I love you make such interesting discoveries in a city. It makes walking around an adventure, doesn't it? I have never visited the Pantheon, and it is really beautiful. I love the light reflections. I once again enjoyed these photos. I hope you had a wonderful T day. Hugs-Erika

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  4. Sharon Madson4 May 2022 at 02:05:00 BST

    So neat for you to see dancing in the streets. Beautyful church. Lovely post, Chris. Happy T Day.

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  5. Bleubeard and Elizabeth4 May 2022 at 03:15:00 BST

    What an absolutely incredible day you had, even if you didn't visit any museums. Amazing street merchants, dancing, and other eye candy.

    That church is simply gorgeous. I am always struck by how very different the churches in Europe are than here in the states, I truly enjoyed all the photos you shared.

    I've seen that same look T gave you when I ask Sally to wait while I take photos. Thanks for sharing your Sunday walk and coffee with us for T this Tuesday, dear Chris.

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  6. Bleubeard and Elizabeth4 May 2022 at 03:24:00 BST

    I forgot to mention how I love the murals you found.

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  7. Valerie-Jael4 May 2022 at 12:51:00 BST

    Looks like you had a wonderful day! I love street musicians, and dancing in he street makes me happy! The church is wonderful, I love church architecture. Thanks for sharing. Happy T Day, hugs, Valerie

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  8. Kate Yetter4 May 2022 at 13:29:00 BST

    WOW! That church was AMAZING, Chris! My daughter was looking over my shoulder at the pictures and she said it was beautiful. The architecture and all those stained-glass windows are quite the work of art.
    I am looking forward to seeing more of the pictures.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  9. Mae Travels4 May 2022 at 22:59:00 BST

    Sundays in Paris can definitely be full of surprises! Too bad you didn't have the opportunity to go to museums, but they really do have long lines now. On one of our long-ago trips to Paris the Louvre was free EVERY Sunday, and it had several doors that would be open and some had no line. (That was before they built the pyramid). But everything changes.

    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  10. carol l mckenna5 May 2022 at 00:33:00 BST

    Oh what a fun time with you and your photo walk in Paris ~ enjoy every minute ~ you are blessed ~ Xo

    Wishing you good health, love and laughter in your days,

    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aks (A Creative Harbor)

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  11. kathyinozarks5 May 2022 at 03:42:00 BST

    Wow I always enjoy your Paris posts-that church was amazing, fun to see entertainment in the streets too.
    Hope you are recovered from covid now-hugs Happy T Kathy

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  12. DVArtist5 May 2022 at 14:42:00 BST

    Just wonderful. The first few photos look like so much fun. Nice memories. Have a great day today.

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  13. Divers and Sundry5 May 2022 at 14:46:00 BST

    I always feel like you have taken me on a virtual tour -the next best thing to being there :)

    I hope covid doesn't hit y'all hard.

    Happy T Day

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