A flâneur is someone who strolls
pretty much aimlessly, just going where their whimsy takes them. It can also refer
to a lounger or loafer. Whatever definition you choose, today was a perfectly
flâneurial day! I stayed mostly in my ‘hood, just wandering and looking at
buildings and stopping for a snack or drink and checking out some shops,
including those of the gorgeous Galerie Vivienne (art, antiques, ephemera, cafés,
toys, fashion, etc.). Here are some
snapshots
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| 'nuff said! |
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| Place des Victoires, just a few blocks from my apartment |
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This is a financial district of my 2nd arrondissement -
that's the Bourse (Stock Exchange) at the far north end
of rue de la Banque |
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One entrance to Galerie Vivienne is off rue de la Banque,
through the archway on the right |
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From the center of Galerie Vivienne, looking
towards the entrance on rue de la Banque |
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| then looking to the right from that same spot |
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| and looking to the left |
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| rue Bachaumont, where I stayed a couple of years ago |
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