Category:architecture photos
Art Deco architecture, Tour d’Argent and St Genevieve
Art Deco Architecture is one of my favourites. I love Art Nouveau too as you already know, but I think Art Deco tops the...
Abstract View of an Art Nouveau Building
Art nouveau building Rue Boulard in the fourteenth district. Rather than focus on the architecture itself (more about that per below) I have decided...
Orpheus Wooing the Mermaid (Orphée charmant la Sirène)
I captured this scene at the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Rouen as I was stricken by the contrast between this beautiful classical white marble...
Behind the scenes – Versailles
Behind the scenes, one understands that appearances may be a trifle deceptive. To most people, and not just tourists, Versailles will look like the...
Art Deco Railway Station in Versailles Chantiers
Versailles Chantiers is one of the many railway stations in Versailles. This one is a little bit further away from the Chateau. Its name...
The Red Brazilian Residence
The other day we were visiting the Cité U for the umpteenth time. It’s funny how you can visit some places a hundred times and...
Paris’ oldest clock
It’s the City’s oldest and a brilliant piece of watchmaking at the corner of the Conciergerie in the heart of Paris. I read on that...
Art Nouveau Metro Station
Paris Metro – Ile de la Cité – Hector Guimard (Architect) – Art Nouveau – Jan 2021
Versailles Milestones or Guard Stones
Milestones or Guard Stones in Versailles At first, I thought these milestones might have been installed for dogs to relieve themselves. Which they undoubtedly...
Small Townhouse in Versailles
There is something weird happening with my Flickr account and pictures. Sometimes I post pictures I deem rather successful and yet they attract few...
