Yes, this was happening as I strolled across the Pont Alexadre III! Ahhh, Paris.

Yes, I was strolling across the Pont Alexandre III, and this happened! Ahh, Paris!

Of all the cities I’ve ever known, Paris is the most walkable.  Every neighborhood is so consistently Parisian, yet distinctly its own.  I’ve shared some of the fabulous doors of this fabled city (Doors of Paris), but I want you to see and enjoy the inimitable streets of the City of Lights, too.  Have a look:

View of the Ile de la Cité from the Rive Droite

View of the Ile de la Cité from the Rive Droite

Charming cafe along the river in the 4th Arrondissement.

Charming cafe along the river in the 4th Arrondissement.

Classic view from the Pont Alexandre III

Classic view from the Pont Alexandre III

The bustle and beauty of the city, looking across the Seine from Invalides.

The bustle and beauty of the city, looking across the Seine from Invalides.

I just love exploring the cobbled side streets

I just love exploring the cobbled side streets

This, my friends, is City Hall. Oh, Paris, you're just so beautiful!

This, my friends, is City Hall. Oh, Paris, you’re just so beautiful!

House boats on the Seine

House boats on the Seine

A side street off Rue Bonaparte

A side street off Rue Bonaparte

 

Not-to-be-missed Laudaret, along the Rue Bonaparte, en route to the Art Academy

Not-to-be-missed Ladurée, along the Rue Bonaparte, en route to the Art Academy

And then, of course, there’s the window shopping…

And the outdoor markets . . .

And the spectacular architecture …

 

So there you have it:  a quick stroll through Paris as you wait for Spring.

Thanks for reading!

Virginia