50 Things I Miss About Paris: Part V

16 April 2020 by Fern Nesson    2175    2
50 Things I Miss About Paris: Part V
Fern Nesson
By Fern Nesson

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 fifth installment of a series of photo essays illustrating 50 things I miss about Paris. (Click to find the first article, the second, the third and the fourth here.) What do you love and miss about the French capital? Share in the comments section below.

1. “Le Bateau Ivre” by Arthur Rimbaud on a wall on the Rue Férou

Photo by Fern Nesson

2. Cézanne

photo by Fern Nesson

3. French Jams and Honey

Photo by Fern Nesson

Photo by Fern Nesson

Photo by Fern Nesson

Photo by Fern Nesson

4. Saints without Heads…

Photo by Fern Nesson

…without Bodies

Photo by Fern Nesson

…or Wishing They Had No Heads or Bodies

Photo by Fern Nesson

5. French Signs

Photo by Fern Nesson

Photo by Fern Nesson

Photo by Fern Nesson

Photo by Fern Nesson

Photo by Fern Nesson

Photo by Fern Nesson

Lead photo credit : photo by Fern Nesson

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By Fern Nesson

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

  • Carol Turetsky
    2020-04-23 14:54:45
    Carol Turetsky
    Thank you for these photos. They make me so homesick for my favorite city. How I long to be there, but that will have to wait until the quarantine ends. Meantime, these photos are wonderful.

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  • Carol Patin-Gipe
    2020-04-17 15:42:33
    Carol Patin-Gipe
    Just wanted to thank you for your wonderful website! It gives me a much appreciated chance to stay in touch with my favorite City in the world while I can’t be there in person. Merci beaucoup !!?? Carol in Half Moon Bay, California

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