In the midst of disruptive strikes, pouring rain, a broken umbrella and a meeting frustrated by needless bureaucracy, seeing this building on rue Paradis - while the workmen were gone to lunch - was a treat. This magnificent building is currently undergoing painstaking renovation to restore it to its original 19th-century glory.
Tiled panels and molded ceilings.
The building's rue Paradis exterior. The photo is tilted a bit, as I was taking the picture while juggling a leaky umbrella.
Mosaic tile adjacent to the building's main gate at rue Paradis.
ah! so much beauty!!
I didn't know Johnny Depp's partner had a street named after her...
Posted by: Chris | 23 October 2010 at 06:54
Beautiful photos as always, Tara! Just popping in to say 'hi' (on someone else's computer). Sorry I haven't been around much due to computer woes, lately. It's so good to see your lovely photos again. Hope all is well with you!
Posted by: tinker | 22 October 2010 at 00:12
A stunner. I must find this the next time I visit. It's exquisite.
A blog friend, Becca (Becca's Bylines and Bookstack) is headed to Paris and concerned about the strikes, protests. Any words of wisdom I can share with her?
Posted by: jeanie | 20 October 2010 at 23:53
The tile work is just stunning!
Posted by: Stephanie | 20 October 2010 at 22:37
Absolutely gorgeous! Looking at your pictures was a wonderful break from a cold Midwest USA morning!
Posted by: Amanda Mouttaki | 20 October 2010 at 16:10
Love it.. Beautiful....
Posted by: martha ann | 20 October 2010 at 13:27
What a beautiful find.
Posted by: meredith | 20 October 2010 at 09:17
Stunning. Does one ever run out of wonderful things to take photos of in Paris?
Posted by: Donna | 20 October 2010 at 07:39
Oh these photos are incredible Tara! When you have a chance can you please email me your current address? I have a terribly belated thank you card to send your way. Don't forget you have an open invitation to visit me!
Posted by: Alexandra | 20 October 2010 at 06:54
Beautiful! I am wondering if the turmoil in Paris is keeping you closer to home?
Posted by: Marilyn | 20 October 2010 at 01:08
Quite beautiful! Lucky you to see it! Thanks for sharing photos.
Posted by: Helen | 20 October 2010 at 00:10
We certainly missed a lot on our one visit to Paris. Thank you for your beautiful photographs and blog.
Posted by: Sheris White | 20 October 2010 at 00:01
Incredible! I can only imagine how beautiful the restoration is to witness for oneself.
Posted by: Mary H. | 19 October 2010 at 23:18