Although I adore Paris in spring, autumn brings its own enchantment in shades of copper, rose gold and pale green. I thought you’d enjoy seeing the splendors of the season through the parks and gardens of the city.
Notre Dame floats above the many-hued trees of the Square Jean XIII. I love that patch of red Virginia creeper that covers part of the wall at the end of Île de la Cité, and that little burst of chartreuse from the tree at the opposing end of Île Saint-Louis.
Dawn at Luxembourg Gardens fills the trees with a luminous atmosphere.
Looking at the Left Bank from Île de la Cité.
Rose and soft gold buildings in the 3rd arrondissement.
Overlooking Île Saint-Louis from the roof of the Arab Institute.
A favorite stop in autumn – the carousel in the Tuileries.
Colorful plantings in Square Jean XXIII.
The empty chairs in the Tuileries are always so evocative – bearing the ghosts of endless conversations and memories of silent contemplation.
In November, the urns at Luxembourg are filled with colorful mums.
More colorful plantings in the Tuileries.
This golden chandelier at Versailles seems a perfect counterpoint to the natural gold of the leaves.
The chairs in Luxembourg have their own style and personality.
Looking over Luxembourg Gardens toward the Pantheon.
Another wonderful aspect of autumn in Paris is that the summer crowds have left and a palpable quiet descends. I hope this sets you daydreaming of this wonderful season in beautiful Paris.
À bientôt!
xo
G
Makes me want to go back!! Beautiful photos and lovely insights.
Thanks so much, David! Yes, a return trip is definite!
Seeing all of this autumn beauty without the crowds would be absolutely wonderful.
Thanks for sharing ~ FlowerLady
Thank you so much, Lorraine, for visiting. Yes, much more enjoyable without as many people, although Paris parks are quite vast so never really feel too crowded. Hope you’re having a beautiful weekend. xx G
Georgianna, these photographs are lovely.Think I’ll have to do some shopping at your store.
Hi David! Thanks so much for stopping by. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the photos, especially since you know Paris so well! best, Georgianna
I’m so glad you’ve expanded your magical photos from books to notecards, calendars, etc. I love your work and look forward to seeing the beauty you bring to your photos.
Hi! So wonderful to hear from you. And thank you very much for your kind words about the new products. I appreciate your support so much and hope your weekend is lovely. G
Absolutely beautiful, dear! Makes me long to return. Was in Paris last October and I miss it so much.
Hello, my dear! Merci beaucoup! I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos. Would love to meet up with you two in Paris next October! x
Georgianna, your beautiful photos make me feel quite light-headed, and the absence of people made it seem like each photo was a new treasure just discovered by you, glorious thank you!
Merci beaucoup, Michelle! That’s why I’m often in the parks before sunrise, when I feel I have the place to myself and hope to impart that feeling to viewers, too. Thank you!
G – everything is so evocative with a hushed feeling over the gardens and streets. I really must visit Paris in the fall…I think that might be my next trip. Thank you for capturing the essence of such a glorious city. xo
Hi Stacy! Thank you, my dear. You must indeed visit Paris in the fall. You will love it, and so will your Mom! Count on me as your guide. :) xo
You have captured the ethereal magic of Paris. Simply stunning!!!
Hi Jen, So wonderful to hear from you! I’m very glad that you enjoyed the photos and hope you are doing well. Just back from a lot of travel and catching up over the holidays. xo
Dear Georgianna, thank you so much for sharing
your tres magnifique Autumn in Paris photographs!
Your eye for beauty is truly something to behold!
Hi Kathleen, Aww, thank you so much! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the photos. Autumn in Paris is something that I want everyone to experience. Merci beaucoup!!
Thanks so much for sharing! Best wishes for you and David. Love Pernille
Thank you so much, dear Pernille! xo G
Georgianna, I love the way you see Paris ! Always so romantic and peaceful like in a dream :)
Hi Steve!
Thanks so much. I do feel that way about Paris, even if I’m aware of some realities that are different. Bon soirée! G
Georgianna, Your work is so beautiful and inspiring to me…I’m always excited to see more! I am also an artist, and when I fall into a slump, I put on music and look at your work – it never fails to pull me out of it !! You’re so very talented…few can show the incredible beauty of the simplest things. Keep up your fantastic work!
Dear Karen, What a beautiful message – thank you so, so much! That means the world to me. Wishing you joy, inspiration and success. (Let me know where to see your latest work.) xo G
Georgiana, love ~ Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Autumn is a gift to us from the Creator. He loves us so much! My Bob and I wed on Long Island in the month of May. It was Paris. I wore the fragrance. I wore Dior. I am French. To me, beauty is to love and to be loved. I learned the aesthetic of beauty from my father, Alfred. He enjoyed self-care. He always wore a vest. And he always shined his shoes. To this day, when I see a well groomed man, I always look at his shoes. Italian shoes. Shades of brown. And shined! Your work comes out from the soul. It’s a soulish connection. My husband Bob and I share a soulish connection of the highest form, Georgiana. Agape love. He is my heart. I love to be up when the sun wakes up too. Your work is you and that is why it is beautiful. Jetaime, Stephanie xox…
Chère Stephanie, Merci beaucoup! Such a beautiful message and greatly appreciated. I’m so glad my worked touched you. And how wonderful to have your soulful connection with Bob. Wishing you a joyful weekend! À bientôt! xo G
Truly so beautiful, Georgianna.
Thank you so much for taking us along with you!
xo.
My pleasure! Thank you for joining me, Lisa! xo
Wonderful!!! I also love Spring but Fall is beautiful as well!!! The colors make everything look stunning. And your photos are simply gorgeous!!!!! Maybe these seasons are so beautiful because of all the colors? I think it is! Wonderful post and photos, Georgianna,as always. 💕