Just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower
and across the street from the Trocadero,
in the 16th arrondissement,
is the Cimetiere de Passy
where you and I have walked together before.
I'm not sure if you know this about me yet
but I have a thing for
cemeteries.
And angels.
I could spend entire days wandering around the alleyways
looking at the ornate tombs and beautiful inscriptions.
Look how clean and perfectly lovely the cobblestone walkways are.
My sister and I visited our mother's gravesite during her visit home this summer
and it looks absolutely nothing like this.
A pioneer cemetery, we chose it because
it had a natural, messy, chaotic beauty to it
that reminded us of her.
With my niece and nephew,
we weeded and beautified her plot together
until we had it looking respectable.
I love how the little shepherdess looks like she's
adding to the small garden plot from her own armful of flowers.
I still have a small cornucopia of photos from this walk in Paris
so we'll continue our stroll in Passy next time.
Cimetiere de Passy
2, rue du Commandant Schoesling
Metro: Trocadero
(Photo copyright: Kirsten Steen)
I still have a small cornucopia of photos from this walk in Paris
so we'll continue our stroll in Passy next time.
Cimetiere de Passy
2, rue du Commandant Schoesling
Metro: Trocadero
(Photo copyright: Kirsten Steen)
I did not get to that cemetery but I think wondering the cemetery in Paris was one of my favorite things.
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ReplyDeleteI too love angels, and the cemetaries in Paris! Life has been hectic lately, I am looking forward to a little rhythm in my life :)
Have a wonderful week,
Nathalie
Good morning dear heart! Oh, anywhere in Paris is a fascinating tour of pleasure, even in the lowest part of the city. GORGEOUS PHOTOS !!! Anita
ReplyDeleteKirsten,
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for angels too. In fact, I used to collect them. Your Paris pictures are wonderful, and it is a reminder that Nel will be there very soon on her honeymoon. I know some people don't do well at cemetaries, but whenever I go see my mom and dad there, I always feel a sense of calmness. This cemetary is beautiful.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
By the time I finally get to Paris, I'll feel at home. Thanks to you. I do so love your images, my friend.
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