The Doors of Paris

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“Life was meant to be lived, and curiosity must be kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life”. – Eleanor Roosevelt

In Paris, which is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, I found myself always craning my neck and looking up. Up at the gorgeous architecture and the overly ornate doors that withhold centuries of history. Perhaps my borderline obsession with doors is the mystery of what lurks behind. Or else it is just the amazing diversity and beauty of them. Who knows, but for whatever reason I found myself unwilling to stop taking pictures of them. I was fascinated by each and every door I saw, old, new, plain or ornate.

Here are a few of the doors that captured my imagination the most.

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Author’s note: This post is part of my series on my recent trip to France. To read my most recent post on Paris, click here. 

Stay tuned…

30 thoughts on “The Doors of Paris”

  1. Pat – Jackson, Michigan – My blog is where I share how I see life - through photography, story, memory, and self reflection. I get great joy from blogging and especially from commenting with my world of blogging buddies. I'd love for you to join us.
    Pat on said:

    I love doors, too. These are beautiful and I felt pulled in to your photographs so that I wanted to open the doors and peek in. Good job!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed them!

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  3. The Wanderlust Gene – Sixtyish female, no attachments. Have been visiting and living in Paradise - Sri Lanka - for twenty years, but now it's almost time to go home to Australia.
    The Wanderlust Gene on said:

    Which one would you choose? Hard to pick a favourite, isn’t it! 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Yes indeed! Hope you are doing well! I’m behind on reading your blog. Probably not much longer there, huh?

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! 🙂

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  5. restlessjo – Hi! I’m Jo! Johanna when I’m feeling posh, Jan to my Dad, and Joasiu to my Polish family. A bit of a mix-up, that’s me. The one constant, however, is my restless nature. I love to travel and to explore our world. It doesn’t have to be the big wide world. I can be ridiculously happy not too far from home, so long as I’m seeking new horizons. Of course I have a wish list, and it was to help me fulfil my dreams that I started to write travel guides for a venture called Simonseeks. I’d always kept a travel diary, and it was hugely satisfying to share my experiences and to make new friends who shared my passion for travel. Alas, Simonseeks hit a few troubles, but I still find myself writing about my travels. I’ve become addicted. I’d love to share them, and to make more friends. So, it has to be a blog- right? Or do I mean- write?
    restlessjo on said:

    I really should not still be on here, Nicole, but these are fantastic! 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Jo!

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  6. inavukic – Ina Vukic Ina has been a tireless volunteer on humanitarian aid and fundraising for victims of war in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially war orphans. From1991 to beginning of 1994 she contributed in lobbying for international recognition of Croatian independence and Croatia’s rights in defending its territory and people from military aggression by Serbian forces. For this dedicated voluntary work Ina was awarded two Medals of Honour by the first president of the Republic of Croatia in 1995 (Commemorative Medal of the Homeland War and Order of the Croatian Trefoil). Ina has also written hundreds articles for newspapers in Australia and Croatia on the plight of Croatian people for freedom and self-determination, developing democracy in former communist countries. She holds two graduate and one post-graduate university degrees, specialising in behaviour, clinical and political psychology and management.
    inavukic on said:

    I love doors too. Ag, the history did leave us so much pleasure as well as …

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! Yes, the history is amazing inside each door, isn’t it?

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! I could have taken even more pictures if my mom and sister would have let me! 🙂

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  8. evafannon – East Coast transplant who followed her husband west. Now a working mother of two who treasures every moment with her family because time flies!
    evafannon on said:

    Beautiful! I love the blue ones 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks Eva! 🙂

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  9. What a great series! Growing up in Michigan my small town published a poster of the doors in our city and our front door – a bright blue one, made the poster. I love the way that doors give you a sneak peek into a private life. Thanks for the post and the memory.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      SO glad you enjoyed! 🙂

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  10. I agree with the first comment of Pat. I absolutely love doors, too. Your door photos are stunning. I can’t wait to see your next category of Paris photos.

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks so much! I think the new camera that I got last summer has really made a difference in my pictures. They are so much better! WHat’s not to love in Paris, too?!

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  11. Love the photos… and the doors all look so new 😉 I have been drawn to take photos of doors since I saw this really cool one in Cuba a few years back. East of Malaga is hosting a door photo challenge this month… you should check it out!

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Oh I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to go to Cuba! Someday I hope! I would also love to do the challenge but am so swamped!!! What is the address for the blog? Sounds cool. I bet I can just google it too…East of Malaga!

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      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        Thanks so much for sending this! What an awesome blog!!! I don’t know if my pics are as colorful but I will try to join in on the challenge or do next months. Thanks so much for thinking of me! 🙂

      • No problem… good to share. I thought you knew of this blog… our circle, I have noticed, share a lot of the same bloggers. Glad you enjoyed it.

      • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
        thirdeyemom on said:

        I have seen here picture before but haven’t followed her blog! Wow, I’ve missed a lot. I agree, we all do tend to know and follow each other. I rarely have time to search out new blogs so unless someone comments on mine a lot, then I usually don’t learn about them unless something like this happens. Thanks for letting me know as I’ve added her to my must-reads!

      • Yes I have the same issue… never enough time 🙁

        Glad I could help you find a new blog that you enjoy.

  12. LuAnn – Two young-at-heart retirees with a passion for exploring and the desire to "pay it forward".
    LuAnn on said:

    I too love to photograph doors Nicole and enjoyed this when we traveled through Mexico. These photos are especially beautiful. 🙂

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks LuAnn! Glad too that I’m not the only one obsessed with doors! 🙂

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  13. Marianne – What´s to know? I am a ‘recovering’ criminal lawyer, EFL teacher, petrol-head, amateur photographer, neophyte blogger, traveller, English woman and shameless arctophile!
    Marianne on said:

    What a fantastic selection of doors, Nicole. Paris really IS one of the most beautiful cities in the world 🙂

    Stunning photos, too. Do you mind if I ask what camera you use?

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    • thirdeyemom – Writer, traveler, hiker and global humanitarian traveling the world and doing good. Member of Impact Travel Alliance Media Network. 40+ countries and still wandering sharing my journey along the way.
      thirdeyemom on said:

      Thanks! I LOVE my camera. I just got it last summer and it is a Panasonic DMC-FZ150. I don’t shoot in raw but you have the option. It is awesome. I also process in lightroom which I love! 🙂

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