A rather trim Pere Noel poses for a picture in between visits with French children. The empty chair next to Pere Noel or Santa is for his young visitors with their wish lists.
At the Christmas market in our neighbourhood, bright red Pere Noel or Santa hats are on offer.
The ever-popular Carossel de Jules Verne was kept busy Sunday afternoon, as lines of children impatiently waited their turn.
This little girl thought it was more fun to drape herself over the duck's back than to sit during the dizzying ride.
Children prepare to disembark, as the merry-go-round slows to a stop.
What bright holiday photos that demonstrate so well the great time everyone is having at the market...Paris has more carousels than any city I've ever seen!
Posted by: susan | 13 December 2006 at 03:48
Hi Tara,
Thanks for taking me along this evening on a Christmas shopping tour of your neighborhood. I enjoyed the visit...hugs
Posted by: mary jane | 13 December 2006 at 03:33
Shh...I think Pere Noel is napping.
If I were little, I would so love to ride the swan boat, too! Delightful photos, Tara - thank you!
Posted by: tinker | 12 December 2006 at 07:36
He doesn’t exactly look thrilled about having his picture taken….What ever happened to Jolly old St. Nick? Great photos though…you do capture that Christmassy feeling!!!
Hugs Sherrie
Posted by: giggles | 11 December 2006 at 18:46
Beautiful. Hey, isn't there a book..."French Santa's Don't Get Fat"? ;)
:)
Posted by: Amber | 11 December 2006 at 18:17
Merry-Go-Rounds are one of my favorite things in the world. The pastel colors here are so inviting to children and calming for them. I'll bet parents the world over would appreciate these colors.
Posted by: annieelf | 11 December 2006 at 17:43
Gorgeous merry-go-round! Yes, that Santa is a bit trim, I wonder if Mrs. Claus made him go on the Atkins Diet???
hehehehe, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 11 December 2006 at 16:49
This looks like so much fun! You take fantastic photos.
Posted by: boliyou | 11 December 2006 at 14:49