50 Things I Miss About Paris: Part II

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50 Things I Miss About Paris: Part II

Editor’s note: Congratulations to contributor Fern Nesson who just published a book compilation of the popular Bonjour Paris series “50 Things I Miss About Paris.” Purchase this beautiful, photography-filled book on Amazon here or contact Fern directly by email: fernlnesson@gmail.com. She’s offering a special deal for Bonjour Paris readers: purchase the book at cost, a $25 discount. 

During the coronavirus pandemic, as many of us are confined to our homes, I am dreaming about Paris, consoled by my memories. Here is the second installment of a series of photo essays illustrating 50 things I miss about Paris. (Find the first article here.) What do you love and miss about the French capital? Share in the comments section below.

1. French Greens

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

2. Stained Glass Windows

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

3. Belons

Photo: Fern Nesson

4. Graffiti

Photo: Fern Nesson

Photo: Fern Nesson

5. French shopping bags

Photo: Fern Nesson

Lead photo credit : Photo: Fern Nesson

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Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Fern Nesson is a fine art photographer with an MFA in photography. She visits Paris regularly where she captures interior scenes. Her work is abstract, and brings fresh perspective to lovers of Paris, while also illuminating interesting museum exhibitions and cultural events taking place in the City of Light. She recently published a book compilation of the popular Bonjour Paris series "50 Things I Miss About Paris." Purchase this beautiful, photography-filled book on Amazon or contact Fern directly by email: fernlnesson [at] gmail.com. She's offering a special deal for Bonjour Paris readers: purchase the book at cost, a $25 discount.

Comments

  • Lauren Golden
    2020-03-31 14:53:14
    Lauren Golden
    I miss Sunday in the Marais and music in the Place des Vosges.

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  • Dany Mitchell
    2020-03-27 08:10:59
    Dany Mitchell
    Holà Ms. Nesson, êtes vous certaine qu’il s’agit d’un belon? Néanmoins, belle photo d’une fine claire, ou autre. Une bouteille de Sancerre s’il vous plaît, et bonne dégustation.

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  • Andy Strote
    2020-03-26 14:54:10
    Andy Strote
    Loved the French greens. Hadn't thought of it, but yes!

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