Tag Archives: Paris postcards

Postcards: Little windows into a vanished Paris

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Parisian Fields

Many of our blogs begin with a postcard. That is not a coincidence. When we are rummaging through the bins of 1- and 2-euro cards at flea markets, we are drawn to images that make us stop and wonder, “What … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris bridges, Paris maps, Paris postcards, Paris travel, Seine | Tagged Écluse de la Monnaie, Écluse du Pont Neuf, Bains de la Samaritaine, Barrage de la Monnaie, bateaux-lavoirs, bateaux-omnibus, Bureau d’Omnibus de la Compagnie Générale, cartes postales, Exquise Goulliout, La Samaritaine, Marie Gabriel Biessy, Paris Flood 1910, Paris postcards, Pont des Arts, Pont Neuf, vintage postcards, voitures à voie ferrée Vincennes-Sèvres | 13 Comments

The bouquinistes and the photographer of shadows

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Parisian Fields

To quote from last week’s blog by Norman: “The sense of continuity is part of the fascination of learning more and more about Paris.” But it’s not just about the continuity of major monuments and landmark buildings. It’s also the … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris bookstores, Paris postcards | Tagged bouquinistes, David Downie, Dominique Lesbros, Editions d'Art Yvon, First World War, gargoyle, Kurt Ulrich, L'Illustration, La Carterie, Les Editions Yvon, Notre Dame, Paris postcards, Pierre Petit, Quai de la Tournelle, Quai Malaquais, Robert Stevens, vintage postcards, Yvon, Yvon's Paris | 12 Comments

Postcards from a Snowy Paris

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Parisian Fields

Although it snows occasionally in Paris, it seems to be rare enough that only a small amount wreaks havoc. The city just isn’t prepared for snow. Parisian winters are normally mild, but there have been some very cold ones that … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris history, Paris parks, Paris postcards | Tagged 1910 flood, Bois de Boulogne, gasometer, ice skating in Paris, January 1910, Jardin du Luxembourg, Marche St-Martin, Nanterre, Paris flood, Paris postcards, Snow in Paris, snow load, St-Martin market, twig brooms, vintage postcards, winter in Paris | 7 Comments

Tall tales and some Paris-Marseille rivalry

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Parisian Fields

Tall tales abound in every culture. When Philippa and I set out to explore our new neighbourhood in May, we never suspected that we would learn more about tall tales in France. On the nearby Rond-Point des Champs Elysées, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris history, Paris popular culture, Paris postcards | Tagged Alain Weill, Art Gallery of Ontario, Artcurial, bridges, First World War, Marseille, Paris postcards, Photocollages, Photomontages, Photomontages Improbables, Sardine, Stamp and card market, tall tales, transporteur, William Notman | 1 Comment

French advertising postcards (I’ll drink to that)

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Parisian Fields

With our flat only steps away from the Garden of the Champs Elysées near Avenue Gabriel, it was inevitable that we would meet. How could I resist colour so wonderfully lurid in a science-fiction/absinthe sort of way? My eyes didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris film, Paris food, Paris popular culture, Paris postcards | Tagged Arthur Honegger, Byrrh, Gustave Eiffel, Jean Mitry, Midnight in Paris, Pacific 231, Paris postcards, Pernod Ricard, SS Normandie, streamlining, Thuir, Woody Allen | 3 Comments

A palace of commerce and a 1904 rendez-vous

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Parisian Fields

“Dimanche soir – reçu lettre ce matin. Compte sur toi pour mercredi. Embrasse tous. Jean.” Sunday night – received letter this morning. [I] count on you [to come] on Wednesday. Love to all, Jean. The date on the postmark is … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris history, Paris postcards, Paris quartiers, Paris shops, Paris streets | Tagged Barbes-Rochechouart, BNP Paribas, Georges Dufayel, Gustave Rives, Jean Ricard, Le Grand Magasin des Nouveautés, Les Grands Magasins Dufayel, Lucienne Ricard, Montmartre, Parc Louise Michel, Paris postcards, postcards, rue André del Sarte, Saint-Adresse, vintage postcards | 32 Comments

Finding Paris in old postcards

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Parisian Fields

“Pssst. Dirty postcards, monsieur?” Is that your image of Paris postcards? Les cartes coquines (naughty or saucy postcards) are still for sale if you know where to look, but there is much more to old Paris postcards. Many of them … Continue reading →