Another thing I love about the Palais Royal is the two symmetrically perfect alley ways of trees. I took these photos on a rainy day and I find there is a certain romanticism to them. I also love the contrasting shadow the trees make against the white gravel. Does anybody remember the fabulous French movie Diva from 1981? There is a memorable scene that takes place in a garden where the young french man is courting the opera singer who is holding a white parasol, while lilting piano music is playing in the background. Even though that scene was shot in the Tuleries, I believe, it reminds me so much of the Palais Royal.
Palais Royal
Metro: Palais Royal-Musee de Louvre
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook. First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte’s professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 3 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Love the photos. The last one is quite erotic.
Posted by: Mary | June 10, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Love the series.........
Posted by: Jayne | June 10, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Yes I remember DIVA vividly and seeing it at the Paris.
Posted by: Laurence | June 12, 2009 at 07:28 AM