Marion Cotillard was the guest of honor for the crowd-pleasing hoopla of lighting the holiday lights on the Champs Elysées last Wednesday.
There's no debating the dazzle factor. The glittery, sparkling lights festooning the trees and streets do have a special magic. From one arrondissement to the next, they enliven the long darkness of wintry nights.
But, truth be told, I prefer the simpler, more old-fashioned touches of Noël à Paris, such as this display of ornaments I spotted last night in the window of an antiques shop on rue de Babylone in the 7e arrondissement.
6 comments:
The one time I was in Paris at Christmas time, I neglected to check out the Champs Elysées
I have never been to paris at Christmas but it must be beautiful.
I love that window!
Polly, haven't responded often but I'm am an avid reader and fan of your wonderful blogs. So sorry to hear of your impending departure. But I look forward to more just the same. My son is in Paris for a semester abroad and he too is beginning his grieving at departing. I have vicariously taken a trip to my beloved Paris through the both of you. He just posted a wonderful blog that I thought I'd share with you jeffroisinparis.blogspot.com
In anticipation of many more inspiring insights from you. AnneMarie
In spite of your impending departure,have a Happy Holiday!
I am awarding you a French Award!
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Polly --
I stumbled across your blog while searching for images of Paris at Christmas time for my own blog, designbabylon.com. I too am a confessed Francophile, although I've never had the opportunity to live in Paris.
Je suis tellement jaloux de votre expérience et de l'espoir de vivre dans Paris un jour!
I am so glad I stumbled upon your blog and look forward to reading more!
Bien amicalement,
Brett
www.designbabylon.com
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