I love French gardens. The Jardin des Tuileries, an enormous tree-lined paradise full of bright blooms and pretty fountains that begins with a double set of latticed golden gates at Place de la Concorde and ends at the Palais du Louvre, is within walking distance of my apartment. In the winter months its just a long, wide dirt path but once summer comes it is transformed… beautiful flowers spring up, troops of baby ducks march along pond banks and a carnival is held just off rue de Rivoli, with midway games, fifty flavours of ice cream, bumper cars and an enormous ferris wheel taking centre stage.
J’adore les jardins français. Le jardin des Tuileries est pour moi une sorte de paradis bordé d’arbres, avec ses fleurs vives et ses fontaines, ses portails dorés qui s’ouvrent sur la Place de la Concorde et le majestueux Palais du Louvre au bout est de son terrain. Pendant l’hiver, ce n’est qu’une grosse allée en sable, mais il se transforme en été… les fleurs éclosent, des troupeaux de canetons défilent sur les rives de mare et une fête foraine a lieu au bord de la rue de Rivoli, avec des jeux, une cinquantaine de parfums de crème glacée, des autos tamponneuses et la grande roue de Paris au premier plan.
I love your photography! When I lived abroad and spent the holidays in Paris, I would make sure to spend time in these gardens: they're so Parisian and romantic.
Wow this is near your apartment?! You're so lucky to be able to walk along those flowers and see that beautiful golden gate whenever you please! I would try to go there every single day! ~Sara
what fun! I love bright green gardens, and having a carnival near by makes it all the more exciting. I hope you enjoyed some rides and games, and the view from the top of the Roue de Paris! Chic on the Cheap
Wow, that first photo is amazing! Such beauty! You're lucky to live close by to such a dreamy place! May I ask you what kind of work you do in Paris? Thank you for your kind comment on my blog!
Hi Cee! Love French gardens too, wish I saw the Jardin des Tuileries when it was in bloom! Absolutely stunning, I know how it appears during the cold days but there is really a huge transformation in summer! Amazing photos (make the pin), craving for being there right now!:) Kisses dear! xo
i can't help but get completely carried away to the happiest place whenever i visit you here Cee! the images you share just ooze of opulence, sophistication and immense beauty. i've always adored french inspired gardens but usually only get to see ones that try to emulate the look locally. it sometimes (most times!) doesn't hit the mark but this is the real deal!! wow, so awesome. anywhere that baby ducklings converge, that's where i'd be too 🙂 great shots lades! xo ♥
Cee, it is absolutely GORGEOUS! Omg'd, it's in walking distance of where you live? I would never want to leave. That is the prettiest ferris wheel i've ever seen. HAHAHA The gardens are lovely. http://www.averysweetblog.com/
woooooooow amazing love all the photos. paris is such an enchanting place wanna follow each other? =) just lemme know and I will surely follow back =) kisses http://anotsosecretlife2011.blogspot.com/
Have you been on that ferris wheel? I completely forgot how much I love ferris wheel rides when I had the chance to go on the new one they built in Seattle. Those golden gates are nothing short of spectacular. Beautiful photos!
what an absolutely beautiful place, Cee! I love discovering and photographing places like that and I can totally imagine myself walking there, enjoying the scenery and special Paris atmosphere. haha actually I think I feel the same way every time I read your posts and see the photos 😛
I have never seen the Jardin des Tuileries looking so pretty! I've only seen it in winter/early spring, when as you say, it's more of a wide dirt path! I definitely need to return to Paris in the summer time x
Thank-you so much for all of your sweet and thoughtful comments, my darlings! xox, Cee
Cee Fardoe is a thirty-something Canadian blogger who splits her time between Winnipeg and Paris. She is a voracious reader, avid tea-drinker, insatiable wanderer and fashion lover who prefers to dress in black, white and gray.
Magnifiques photos.
Bises, Julie.
Je suis bien d'accord, le jardin des Tuileries est magnifique ! Paris c'est vraiment ma ville préférée <3
Très jolies photos :p
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It is so beautiful, i wanna go to paris too…
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I have been to Paris twice but did not visit that place! Beautiful! x
Wow, these photos are so lovely – what an amazing (and historic) place to live so close to.
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Such beautiful photos Cee, they make me feel like I'm right there. And now I'm getting all excited about spring! xoxoxo
c'est un de mes endroits favoris à paris, je travaillais juste a coté en plus!
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amazing summary pics!
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I love your photography!
When I lived abroad and spent the holidays in Paris, I would make sure to spend time in these gardens: they're so Parisian and romantic.
Wow this is near your apartment?! You're so lucky to be able to walk along those flowers and see that beautiful golden gate whenever you please! I would try to go there every single day!
~Sara
Beautiful pictures! I saw Paris in early Spring, but I'd love to experience it during the summer :))
One of my favourite spots anytime of the year, but of course it is even more fun when the fair is there!
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So so so gorgeous!
Absolutely stunning photos. WisnI was there
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what fun! I love bright green gardens, and having a carnival near by makes it all the more exciting. I hope you enjoyed some rides and games, and the view from the top of the Roue de Paris!
Chic on the Cheap
That just looks so beautiful. Gorgeous.
Wow, that first photo is amazing! Such beauty! You're lucky to live close by to such a dreamy place! May I ask you what kind of work you do in Paris?
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Lovely pics!!! Love this post! Perfect 🙂
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Ces photos sont très belles, ce jardin a l'air magnifique !
Hi Cee! Love French gardens too, wish I saw the Jardin des Tuileries when it was in bloom! Absolutely stunning, I know how it appears during the cold days but there is really a huge transformation in summer! Amazing photos (make the pin), craving for being there right now!:) Kisses dear! xo
amazing photos!!!
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OMG! I love the pics:)
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That looks like a dream! Wow, such a beautiful garden. 🙂
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i can't help but get completely carried away to the happiest place whenever i visit you here Cee! the images you share just ooze of opulence, sophistication and immense beauty. i've always adored french inspired gardens but usually only get to see ones that try to emulate the look locally. it sometimes (most times!) doesn't hit the mark but this is the real deal!! wow, so awesome. anywhere that baby ducklings converge, that's where i'd be too 🙂 great shots lades! xo ♥
Cee, it is absolutely GORGEOUS! Omg'd, it's in walking distance of where you live? I would never want to leave. That is the prettiest ferris wheel i've ever seen. HAHAHA The gardens are lovely.
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j'adore ce jardin il est superbe 🙂
J'ai tellement envie d'aller à la fête foraine en plus 🙂
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woooooooow amazing love all the photos. paris is such an enchanting place wanna follow each other? =) just lemme know and I will surely follow back =) kisses http://anotsosecretlife2011.blogspot.com/
Photos of ferris wheels make my heart leap. I wonder why! Gorgeous photos xx
Beautiful photos Cee!
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love these kind of post! beautiful pictures,
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I love les Tuileries, coming after work for a drink. It is in he middle of Paris and yet so peaceful…and great for people watching.
BEYOND AMAZING pics:) and thanks for sweet words.
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Les photos sont superbes .. Il me tarde de revenir à Paris !
Hi Cee! Beautiful pictures! <3
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It's excellent, wonderful pictures!!)))
Merveilleuses photos ma belle 🙂
Have you been on that ferris wheel? I completely forgot how much I love ferris wheel rides when I had the chance to go on the new one they built in Seattle. Those golden gates are nothing short of spectacular. Beautiful photos!
what an absolutely beautiful place, Cee! I love discovering and photographing places like that and I can totally imagine myself walking there, enjoying the scenery and special Paris atmosphere. haha actually I think I feel the same way every time I read your posts and see the photos 😛
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I have never seen the Jardin des Tuileries looking so pretty! I've only seen it in winter/early spring, when as you say, it's more of a wide dirt path! I definitely need to return to Paris in the summer time x
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xox,
Cee
Thank-you so much for all of your sweet and thoughtful comments, my darlings!
xox,
Cee