Jardin du Luxembourg

The Luxembourg Palace (now the headquarters 
of the French senate) was built between 
1615 and 1645 for Marie de Medici, widow of Henri IV.
It was passed down through various members 
of her family, was at one time the home of the scandalous 
Duchess du Berry, and was taken over by 
Hermann Göring during the German occupation.  

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Paris in Living Color III

This one's for my friend Virginia, who loves "les rouges" 
de Paris—and also the rue Mouffetard market. 

Paris in Living Color II

These are the beautiful doors of the church of
St. Gervais and St. Protais. There's been a church at
this spot since the 4th century, and it's looked like
this since the 1600s. Wish I could have gone inside
to see the gorgeous organ used by the Couperins.
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