The sun shines, the sky is blue and we’re thoroughly enjoying these days. After our very leisurely morning coffee and a light breakfast, we decide what to do and where to go if nothing has been planned. Sunday, we went to Luxembourg Gardens, and Monday we made a trip to the Pompidou Centre as we did not want to miss the Sheila Hicks show which ends April 30. (Also –museum closing have to be checked as some are closed on Mondays, and others on Tuesday.s.. which the Pompidou is. Monday worked out well).
The city, at least our part of Paris, has emptied out of Parisians as it is school vacation week and many families leave for the countryside. It doesn’t mean Paris is without — because families and school kids from around Europe descend on Paris as many countries share the same spring break.
For those who might not of had the pleasure of walking these gardens, Luxembourg is a huge park with something for everyone. This open space bordered by these wonderful yellow flowers is in front of the French Senate building, behind where I am standing to take this photo. The flowers and colors will change through the spring and summer.
Some people come to sit and think, to read, or to have a chat with a friend.
Others come to play chess or bocce, and some come to watch those playing.
The kids come to sail their little boats on the lake or to take a ride on the carousel (no photo — it was too far from us)
We took a couple of seats here and enjoyed the comings and going of others while relaxing a bit. We were actually happy that the clouds moved in as it was too hot walking under the full sun.
Then we made our way out walking down one of these wonderful paths under a canopy of trees. In addition to the Senate building, there is an exhibition museum on the grounds which currently has a show of Tintoretto.
Did I say that we walked the mile from our place to the Luxembourg Gardens? We did and did the usual window gazing on the way. We happened upon a special order cake-making shop and couldn’t resist taking these photos. 
They give their web site and instructions that if you want to information go across the street to #23.
What fun!! Unfortunately, we couldn’t have a taste!
pianomd 
Love the cakes. Just fabulous. My kind of art.
I thought so… aren’t they fun?
I love the cake decorations , as well. So artistic!
Aren’t they fun?
Yes, Too pretty to eat!
What a beautiful park. I love the canopy of trees!
Quell tour enchantè!
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Wonderful blog posts! The gardens in this one are lovely–like eye candy! And I couldn’t help noticing how neat it is–no litter, nothing out of place. Just beautiful!
yes — the gardens everywhere are well kept… And people seem to respect that. I wish they took better care in the city overall… not as clean as it has been in years past. I’m not sure what the problem is… c.