An Early Morning Walk

The weather in Paris was beautiful for most of last week, so one morning, as the city was coming to life, I got up early and took a nice long walk before work. I'm still amazed by all the history and beauty that are so close to our new home.

I saw this fountain in a small park near our apartment

I walked through this unusual courtyard near the Louvre

A tribute to the great French playwright, Molière . (There is some Invader street art on the left.)

This tailor shop had antique sewing machines lined up in the front window.

The flowers at this boutique de fleuriste had just gotten nice long drinks.

A fruit and vegetable stand, getting ready for a busy Spring day.

I walked past the entrance to the Banque de France.

And then, as I was strolling by a construction area, I happened to glance to my left and I saw this:

What is that amazing looking building in the distance? I had to go check it out.

I'm not going to lie, as I got closer my breath caught in my throat and my eyes teared up a little. (I umm... must have been allergic to something... yeah... I wasn't crying... it was just allergies.)

This is the Church of St Eustace. It was built between 1532 and 1632.

Cardinal Richelieu, Molière, and Madame de Pompadour were baptized at St. Eustace; and Mozart chose this church as the location for his mother's funeral.

I can't wait to take more walks, as Spring turns to Summer!