The Angular Streets of Paris

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In my opinion, there is no city on earth as architecturally spectacular and beautiful as Paris. Her beloved monuments, buildings, and angular streets are a living work of art that never ceases to inspire the imagination. Much of Paris’ amazing beauty can be credited to the genius work of Georges-Eugène Haussmann, Paris’ city planner who was hand selected by Napoleon III to carry out a massive renovation of Paris between between 1853 and 1870. Haussmann’s renovation of Paris as it was commonly called transformed the city with its grand boulevards, elaborate parks and magnificent public works.

Although other European cities tried to imitate Haussmann’s work, no other city compares especially in regards to Haussmann’s grand boulevards that cut across the city in perfect lines and angles.

Here are some of my favorite angles of Parisian streets.


How incredible was it that I got to live and study in Paris back in 1993! In my heart, I will always have Paris.

This post was inspired by the Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular. To see more entries, click here.  

29 thoughts on “The Angular Streets of Paris”

  3. Sas – Cardiff, UK – I'm vegan. I love to travel. I challenge myself to visit at least one new place and try at least one new activity every year. When I'm not writing, I like to ski, rock climb, keep fit and bodyboard.
    Sas on said:

    Paris is on my list of places to visit. I can actually catch a bus there from here in Cardiff. Thanks for inspiring me further with your photos.

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  4. lexklein – I’m a restless, world-wandering, language-loving, book-devouring traveler trying to straddle the threshold between a traditional, stable family life and a free-spirited, irresistible urge to roam. Even when I was young, I always wanted to be somewhere else. I was the kid who loved camp, vacations, sleepovers, and all forms of transportation. Did my restlessness spring from a love of languages and other cultures? From a fiction fixation and all the places I’ve visited on the pages of a globeful of authors? I think it’s more primordial, though, an innate itch that demands scratching at regular intervals. I’m sure I won’t have a travel story every time I add to this blog, but I’ve got a lot! I’m a pretty happy camper (literally), but there is some angst as well as excitement in always having one foot out the door. Come along for the trip as I take the second step …
    lexklein on said:

    Paris nestles deep in the heart of anyone who has ever spent time there. There are things about Paris that annoy the hell out of me, but if I were offered the opportunity to live there, I’d jump at it! I try not to repeat destinations, but I find myself going back again and again to this magical city.

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  6. Lola Jane – Monterey Peninsula, California – Advocate for planet Earth, grandmother, Philippine born, US Air Force Veteran. I blog about topics related to conservation and the environment, living in the California Central Coast, and Philippine-related development topics, to understand challenges faced by developing nations like my home country. I believe we are all connected -- no matter what part of the world we live in -- and positive that we have the capacity to solve our problems…if we know what they are.
    Lola Jane on said:

    It’s been a long time since I have been there, but it is still one of my favorite cities. Wonderful, lovely photos, and inspires me to take more city, angular photos, too!

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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:

      Thank you! Merci beaucoup!

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  9. I agree that Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. Thank you Napoleon, Napoleon III and Haussmann. Of course they destroyed many houses and slums filled with poor Parisians to do it…quite controversial at the time. Paris was a filthy, stinking mess before they transformed it.

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  10. Putu Bali – My Name is Putu Satria Jaya Guna, I am 20 years old and i'd love to share more about Inbound and outbound Bali. 'Putu' is the first children in Balinese family name, I'm living in Bali, Paradise island, Thousand Temples. Surfer paradise and World travelers destination.
    Putu Bali on said:

    Wonderful Capture,

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  11. Ruth – Retired from Pittsburgh Public Schools Visual Art/photography teacher, photographer, knitter, reader, cook,baker, poet, filmmaker, Grandmother, traveler, Friend,
    Ruth on said:

    Only saw Paris streets from the air and the airport which is such a shame but I enjoyed touring via your wonderful photos.

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  12. Wonderful!
    In the 1960s, some of the best young Afrikaans writers lived in the garrets of Montmartre and wrote vibrant prose in my mother tongue (Afrikaans, spoken in South Africa, descended originally from 17th century Dutch). I’ve always wanted to experience Paris – at least I have your beautiful 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! 🙂

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  13. Chris Breebaart – The Netherlands – I am a male in my sixties, living in The Netherlands. In my spare time I take pictures. On this blog I show some of them mostly with a few words added.
    Chris Breebaart on said:

    Paris is awesome indeed, I am happy to live relatively near to 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:

      Lucky you! Where do you live? I love Paris. 🙂

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      • Chris Breebaart – The Netherlands – I am a male in my sixties, living in The Netherlands. In my spare time I take pictures. On this blog I show some of them mostly with a few words added.
        Chris Breebaart on said:

        The Netherlands! 3,5 hours away by high speed train

      • 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 lucky you! 🙂

  14. Reblogged this on jetjunkie and commented:
    If you have ever thought of going to Paris and most of us have….. then indulge in this fantastic literature and understand the hidden beauties of “the city of life”.

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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 for the reblog! I appreciate 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 Janet! Lucky you to have been to France twice! My french is very rusty these days. 🙂

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  16. anotherday2paradise – Durban South Africa and Florida USA – I enjoy writing about absolutely anything, and started blogging with WordPress in 2012. This was my 'Hammock Lady' blog, and I really enjoyed sharing my travels here: http://adinparadise.wordpress.com/ In November 2013, I decided it was time for a change of scenery, so I started my blog afresh, and here it is. I love to travel, and have been fortunate enough to do two round-the-world trips and visit more than forty countries so far. This year we visited our 7th continent, Antarctica. I enjoy photographing wildlife, especially in my backyard in Florida. I was born and brought up in England. My husband and I emigrated to South Africa in 1970. We now live in Florida, USA. I have a son and a daughter and five gorgeous grandchildren currently aged between 6 and 21 years. I'm so happy that you've taken the time to visit my blog, and would love for you to join me on my travels. Sylvia.
    anotherday2paradise on said:

    Fantastic photos,Nicole. Love the architecture. 🙂

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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 Sylvia! Finally getting back into the swing of things. Just got home yesterday from Bolivia and very very tired.

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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:

      Thank you Lisa! Appreciate the compliment! 🙂

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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 for sharing! I will take a look!

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