Side view of an old stone windmill in the Bois du Boulogne, Paris.
A closer look at the windmill, built on a tiny island.
A plant-lined pathway leads to the windmill entrance.
A small moat surrounds the structure.
Trees and flowers planted along the moat.
Hints of spring, with a glimpse of Hippodrome de Longchamp bleachers in the background.
The caretaker's cottage, near the windmill.
A medley of fuschia and orange to brighten up the grey, gloomy Paris weather.
What a wonderful windmill! The pathway is so tumbledown and charming.
Posted by: boliyou | 18 March 2008 at 04:39
These are exquisite photos, Tara. I love them all.
Posted by: awareness | 16 March 2008 at 08:36
What beautiful photos, Tara! What a photogenic windmill and blossoming signs of spring~xOx
Posted by: tinker | 14 March 2008 at 09:04
Hard to believe such a windmill exists right in the middle of Paris - so charming! It must be beautiful there right now ~ we are still waiting for signs of Spring in New England, though there are tiny buds sprouting on my lilacs! "Hope springs.." and all ... xo Deb
Posted by: Deb Lewis | 14 March 2008 at 01:45
As a real Dutch person I grew up close to a windmill but this one is one out of a Fairy tale as is the building. Great
Posted by: marja | 14 March 2008 at 00:35
Oh wow fantastic greenery and photographs, love this!
Posted by: robyn | 13 March 2008 at 17:04
What profusion of early spring flowers in that beautiful large fuchsia bed!
Vienna's location (few people think it's actually east of Prague!) seems to ensure more sunny days. We have had many beautiful days lately and during the last few days the clouds that are travelling through have been chased by a strong wind, giving us glimpses of brilliant sunshine in between.
Posted by: Vienna for Beginners | 13 March 2008 at 15:11
What a beautiful spot. That windmill is breathtaking. Beautiful photos, as always.
Posted by: Rosemary | 13 March 2008 at 06:10
What a wonderful journey! Thank you for sharing such marvelous photos and allowing me to armchair travel with you.
Posted by: Shelley | 12 March 2008 at 21:34
What a wonderful journey! Thank you for sharing such marvelous photos and allowing me to armchair travel with you.
Posted by: Shelley | 12 March 2008 at 21:00
I'm in the Admirals' Club at JFK, reading your blog and thinking that it's high time I visted the Bois de Boulogne. I never have! Your photos are, as usual, just lovely.
See you Friday!
xoxo,
Louise
Posted by: Laura | 12 March 2008 at 20:21
Enchanting photographs. The caretakers windmill is fascinating architecture to say the least.
Greatly admire your entire blog. Charmingly remarkable!
Cheers.
Posted by: June Parrish Cookson | 12 March 2008 at 17:54
I love this windmill and the areas surrounding it. There is such a charm about these structures.
Posted by: Enzie Shahmiri | 12 March 2008 at 16:50
Oh my.... what a fairy tale place! I love the feeling you've evoked.
Posted by: Kim H | 12 March 2008 at 14:44
We've never yet made it to the Bois de Boulogne -- maybe this visit, inspired by that windmill.
Posted by: materfamilias | 12 March 2008 at 14:28
wow, beautiful photos! we are coming to Paris in May and would love to meet you (and take you up on your dinner offer if it still stands)?
you can email me if you like and we can arrange a time to meet
:)
Posted by: chocolate covered musings | 12 March 2008 at 10:29
At least there are blooms. Still waiting for spring here, although the temperatures are rising a bit.
Gorgeous photos. xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 12 March 2008 at 04:10
The steps leading up to that windmill look mythical, magical, almost like it isn't even real. What a beautiful place, thank you so much for sharing!!!
I need this now, we are expecting more snow tonight on top of the 30cm we already had!!! So tired of winter, and after seeing this post-longing that much more for Spring!
xo
Posted by: Gillian | 12 March 2008 at 02:41
Listen Tara,
They just don't make windmills like that in New Jersey! :-)
Thank you for giving me my dose of what I adore about Europe. It's fun to jump across the pond, without leaving my house!
xox
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | 12 March 2008 at 02:13
The pink flowers are pretty - are they masses of heather? I wonder how old the windmills actually are in these photos?
Posted by: Amy | 12 March 2008 at 01:10
how lucky, lucky you are to live by these remarkably beautiful crumbling places! they take my breath. your pictures are Yumm-o! thank you for sharing your journey with me, tara. xo-k
Posted by: kelly snelling | 12 March 2008 at 00:48
I really would LOVE to live on that island! XXXOOO
Posted by: Tammy | 12 March 2008 at 00:04
I was on facebook and one of my notifications told me that you were "tilting at windmills" -- yes, you are!!! :) I love this windmill -- it reminds me of one of Joanne Harris' books. Many of your photographic posts do come to think of it!! The fact that her books are generally based in France might be why!! LOL!! I've forgotten what spring is -- can you remind me please??? We have another 2 cms. of snow to drop tonight. I think the sky has been holding this forever and finally decided to let it all go in one winter!
Posted by: sherry | 11 March 2008 at 23:16
What a beautiful contrast!
Posted by: Wanderlusting | 11 March 2008 at 22:32
Each time I see windmills I can't help think of Don Quixote from Man of La Mancha...one of my faves. The windmills were gorgeous. Looking at your photo wants me to go out and get a picture of one myself.
Posted by: rebecca | 11 March 2008 at 21:27
lovely images of what paris once was...
do you have images of 'le moulin de la galette', tara??
remeniscing about renoir's masterpiece of a sunny dancing spring day!!
Posted by: marita | 11 March 2008 at 20:08
What a beautiful, romantic setting. Like something you'd see in a novel! I love your early Paris spring, too. This reminds me of something I'd read a wonderfully romantic (or possibly spooky) story about! A grand motivation for a writing project!
Thanks for always posting these terrific photos. They really touch me and make me eager to get to France!
Thanks also for visiting the Marmelade Gypsy and entering a vote of support for "Let Rick Ride!" He's got lots of terrific support from across the US, but I bet you're the only one out of country!
Posted by: Jeanie | 11 March 2008 at 19:43
You live in the most gorgeous area Tara. The windmill is stunning. What's happening at the Fair?????
Posted by: Di Overton | 11 March 2008 at 18:50
Tara, my jaw just dropped to the floor. You always have beautiful pictures but these are out of a legend. Where is Don Quijote?
Posted by: Yoli | 11 March 2008 at 18:13
These have me dreaming of spring...the fuschia and orange...my favorite colors!
Posted by: stephanie | 11 March 2008 at 16:51
Gorgeous photos!!
Posted by: jzr | 11 March 2008 at 16:24
These pictures are beautiful, particularly the pathway.
Posted by: Christine | 11 March 2008 at 15:53