" Tour St. Jacques "

Is it this tall and scary?...

...not really.
This is one Gothic tower you'd find along the Marais, on the way to Centre Pompidou,
not hard to find since it's near le BHV mall, a popular store that sells kitchenware and housewares.


This is what remained of the church that dates all the way back to 16th century.
You can't appreciate its interior but there is a charming park around the area.


* where was this *
rue de rivoli
Metro: Hotel de Ville
4th arrondissement
Paris

" The Art of Ventilation "

Outside Centre Pompidou are these cool ventilation ducts which has
got to be my favorite!



Here's a couple of shots that I did...










last December, it featured the works of norweigian painter Edvard Munch
who was known for his famous work " The Scream ".



* where was this *
metro- Rambuteau or Hotel de Ville
4th arrondissement- Paris

" Bouquinistes "

In Paris, if you see these monotonous green roofs along La Seine,
then, they're your usual booksellers or bouquinistes,
they mostly sell old books,
but sometimes have vintage stamps, postcards, posters and more,
maybe you'd find something interesting the next time you're there. ^0^

* where was this *
4th arrondissement
somewhere near Notre Dame Cathedral - Paris

" Pompidou Center "

Pompidou needs no grand introduction, but still,
with its controversial architecture,
one needs to see, just how innovative were the minds of Renzo Piano, Gianranco Francini and Richard Roger.








Its modern structure then (1977), created quite a stir during its time.
Its bold colors, color-coded electrical tubes, pipes and ventilation ducts,
and seemingly, unending escalators,
were just one of the highlights of this museum.




The uneven cobblestone square are favorite hangouts for students, artists,
erm... sketch artists, so and so.



Inside though, it houses modern exhibition and paintings.
Be warned though, the long queue might discourage your feet from waiting.




and so, we did what common travelers would,
take loads of picture outside instead.
It was afterwards, I read in some travel book, that to avoid lines,
one can try the red elevator that goes right into the 5th floor,
which is Georges resto.
From there, one can catch a sort of bird's eye view of the city,
or even try eating at this chic resto.



* where was this *
metro- Rambuteau or Hotel de Ville
4th arrondissement
Paris

" Beaubourg and its environs "

Beaubourg is a neighborhood too close to Le Marais and almost near Les Halles,
But don't get confused by them, each of this area is different from the other.
Le Mararis can be chic and Les Halles, where you'd find things cheap.
Beaubourg on the other hand, will always be known for its colorful Pompidou Center.

But little did we know that before 1970, this quarter was dominated by a church that
has a history that dates back 16th century,
It is the Eglise St. Merri, or « Paroisse Saint Merri » as they call it.





Not much information could be found in the internet though.
Although small in its size, it has this flamboyant inspired Gothic architecture and
holds the oldest church bell in Paris, too bad I wasn't able to capture its exteriors though.



Unlike most churches in Paris,
this is a bit rundown and constantly under renovation,
its exteriors were way more darker than most churches i've visited,
or maybe it's already night time when we were there.


( vaulted ceiling )





For the love of me, I couldn't remember how we got here,
but that's the beauty of wandering,
you suddenly stumbled something interesting.
It is located on the corner of Rue de la Verrerie and Rue St, Martin.



It's also beside the famous fontaine Stravinsky and a few walks from Pompidou.
we were there during the christmas holidays and saw this absorbing photo exhibition
on the right wing.
some of those mind blowing photos:





and a few close ups:








( the Manger Display )

This one has got to be my favorite,
it reminds me simply of Hongkong ( a city I miss badly ).




If you're planning to take a visit,
it's best to do it during the day, and there are quite a few shops that sells trinkets and souvenirs
around the area.

* where was this *
Paroisse Saint Merri
Rue St. Martin.
4th arrondissment
Paris

" Carmen "

Nostalgia :
the lamppost,
the bike,
the blue sky
the poster featuring « Carmen ».

happy weekend everyone! ^0^

* where was this *
4th arrondissement
infront of Centre Pompidou- Paris

" Notre Dame "

Paris is flickering with lights shimmering in gold.
At night, one of the finest structure that is Notre Dame
is as beautiful as it is during the day.
Undeniably, a church that is 'toujours' (always) filled with tourists,
next to La tour Eiffel.
From afar, the church's facade is a perfect example of Gothic architecture,
what was once considered as barbaric.
More of this on my future post. ^0^



by metro- hop off @ Cité station.


* where was this *
4th arrondissement
île de la cité-
Notre Dame- Paris

" Manège "

who doesn't like a merry-go-round when you see one.
sometimes it's nice to be a kid again...

*
where was this *
4th arrondissement
en face de Bazaar de Hotel de ville
(BHV store ) - Paris

" Son nom est Geneviève "

It wasn't one of the finest day in Paris when I took this foto. It was misty, foggy and cloudy all rolled into one.

We were going to Centre Pompidou that afternoon and the bad weather wasn't going to cooperate even the slightest bit. I was too hasty that I didn't notice I took its rear and not the front.


This is the statue of St. Geneviève- who is the city's patron saint.
It is in Pont de tournelle, a stone's throw away from Notre Dame and on the way to Le Marais.  

* where was this * 
4th arrondissement 
Pont de tournelle -Paris