Tag Archives: Passerelle Solférino

Propping up Parisian trees

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Parisian Fields

Paris. City of light? Yes. Bridges? Indeed. Trees? Absolutely. The trees and their changing colours are one of the marvels of Paris. But it is no accidental marvel. Parisians work hard at maintaining their trees. Paris abounds in small parks … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris gardens, Paris parks, Paris streets | Tagged Art Gallery of Ontario, Batobus, Champs Elysees, Guiseppe Penone, L'Arbre des Voyelles, Musée des Arts et Métiers, Paris trees, Passerelle Solférino, Quai Henri IV, Tuileries Gardens | 10 Comments

Beauty and the bridge

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Parisian Fields

I love bridges and cannot imagine Paris without them. In Paris I gaze at them, linger on them, and take photographs. At home I remember them fondly. But of them all is there one that I love the most? Oh … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris bridges | Tagged Bridge design, Ductal, Equerre d’Argent, Léopold Sédar Senghor bridge, Marc Mimram, Paris architecture, Paris bridges, Paris engineering, Passerelle Solférino, Solférino bridge | 8 Comments

Scooting through Paris

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Parisian Fields

What is your Paris? Beauty, colour, art, elegance, fashion, intrigue, rich and varied history? Or work? Think of the great Paris photos and novels about working people. My Paris is often mirrored or expressed in the scooters buzzing about Paris. … Continue reading →