Photo essay: Paris in Bloom

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I never used to be able to decide on my favorite season…until I moved to Singapore.

The country lies on the equator and therefore sees sunny, 88F (31C) weather all. year. round.

It leads to a mind-bending time warp where weeks and months and years all run into each other, and little things like the sight of a leaf changing color, or the concept of a white Christmas, or feeling a temperature below 85F (29C) becomes so foreign you can’t remember if those things actually happen in the real world or if they were just imagined memories.

And that absence of seasons is how I came to learn, once I moved to Paris, that I love spring.

I love watching the buds burst open, the days getting longer, the jackets becoming thinner; I love how the rain smells fresher come springtime and how people’s moods are suddenly lifted by something so simple as color and sunlight.

While spring has crawled into Paris slower than a baby on Nyquil, at least it’s finally here…for the most part. So in celebration I present the following photos of Paris in bloom:

Jardin du Luxembourg by Expat EdnaPurple tulips, Jardin du Luxembourg by Expat EdnaLilies of the valley, Paris by Expat EdnaBlossoms in the 16eme by Expat EdnaTree-lined 16eme by Expat EdnaJardin du Luxembourg sculptures by Expat EdnaPink flowers, Jardin du Luxembourg by Expat EdnaRed, pink, white tulips at Jardin du Luxembourg by Expat EdnaThe Broken Arm and Versailles blooms, Paris by Expat Edna Versailles in spring by Expat EdnaRoundabout flowers near Sevres-Lecourbe by Expat EdnaClaude Monet street art by Expat EdnaPink tulips, Jardin du Luxembourg by Expat EdnaJardin du Luxembourg bust by Expat EdnaSpring trees, Paris by Expat Edna Parc Monceau, Paris by Expat EdnaPlace de la Nation by Expat EdnaSpring in the Marais by Expat EdnaBlue flowers, Jardin du Luxembourg by Expat EdnaTrocadero Tulips by Expat Edna

To celebrate even more, I’m off to Corsica for a week tomorrow! Any tips or recommendations are highly welcome.

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42 Comments

  • Reply
    Jessica of HolaYessica
    May 7, 2013 at 00:07

    So pretty! I grew up without seasons (southern California is summer all year round) and so I’m really loving spring. It really does cheer up the whole city.

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:01

      You’re right, it does — plus it’s a nice little buffer before all the tourists come in during the summer season!

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    Laura
    May 7, 2013 at 01:16

    Wow, these are lovely shots – I especially love the first one and the last one. You’re definitely making me dream of Paris in springtime!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:02

      Thanks Laura!

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    Kieu ~ GQ trippin
    May 7, 2013 at 08:43

    Ahh you’re killing me. I miss spring time in Paris. How are your allergies?

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:04

      Surprisingly non-existent in Paris. Don’t know what it is (European pollen? haha) but I’m certainly not complaining.

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    RBJello
    May 7, 2013 at 08:44

    Beautiful photos! I love that Eiffel Tower picture, but I think my favorite one is the “I make Monet like Claude Money.” Hilarious!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:04

      Haha yeah, gotta love the crazy signs you see in the Marais.

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    tatiana
    May 7, 2013 at 14:18

    These photos are really amazing. I loooove them. Spring makes everywhere beautiful, seriously. SO MANY FLOWERS. :D

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:05

      Thanks Tatiana!

  • Reply
    Danielle
    May 7, 2013 at 14:20

    And you say this city isn’t beautiful… ;) bon voyage, my dear! Gorgeous photos.

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:07

      Thanks Danielle! And fine, I may have to eat my words a bit.

  • Reply
    Julika
    May 7, 2013 at 16:04

    Beautiful photos Edna! I love spring too! Especially after this year’s unusually dark and long winter!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:07

      Thanks Julika! This winter feels like it’s still going on though, I’m not a fan of this cold weather lasting into June…

  • Reply
    Jessica
    May 7, 2013 at 16:18

    Wow gorgeous! His confirms the fact that I need to get back to Paris ASAP! :) thanks for sharing!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:07

      Thanks Jessica!

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    Alex @ ifs ands & butts
    May 7, 2013 at 17:06

    Love that Monet street art.

    And I think I would REALLY enjoy the Singapore weather.

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:08

      Between the weather and the food I think you’d like Singapore a LOT.

  • Reply
    Majida
    May 7, 2013 at 18:04

    I still can’t believe, that those Lilies of the valley cost a 130 Euro/pot! My father could make a fortune selling his beauties ;)
    Beautiful pictures!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:09

      I can’t either! I’m hoping it was a typo :)

  • Reply
    travellingmo
    May 7, 2013 at 19:22

    “While spring has crawled into Paris slower than a baby on Nyquil”. That is an amazing expression. I may have to work that into my everyday life.

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:09

      Haha please let me know how that goes.

  • Reply
    Ohlalamaman
    May 7, 2013 at 20:57

    I also think Singapore sounds pretty good right now! But Paris is lovely you’re right, very lovely photos!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:10

      Thanks!

  • Reply
    Tessa Joey
    May 8, 2013 at 03:22

    Hey! This is awesome. I love the first and the last picture you took. I emailed you and I have question, please please reply. :)

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:10

      Thanks Tessa!

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    Jessica Hill
    May 9, 2013 at 08:14

    I also love spring! It’s amazing how seeing the sun after a few months of gloom can put everybody in higher spirits. It makes everything more enjoyable, from running errands to happy hour. Gorgeous photos. I just met to guys from Paris at my resort in Koh Kood, and I hope to visit them one day – perhaps in spring!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:11

      You should definitely do it, I really don’t think Paris gets any prettier than in springtime!

  • Reply
    Giselle Fernandez
    May 9, 2013 at 16:26

    I couldn’t agree more! I’m from Southern California and I have never experienced a “real” winter until I moved to Paris. Enjoy the spring!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:11

      Thanks Giselle, you too!

  • Reply
    cosmoHallitan
    May 9, 2013 at 17:42

    Is there any place more romantic than Paris in the spring? Beautiful!

    • Reply
      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:12

      I don’t know but if I find a place I’ll let you know ;)

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    Daisy de Plume
    May 15, 2013 at 09:38

    Stunning photographs, comme d’habitude. Have you read Hemingway’s tract on the slow arrival of spring to Paris? I can’t remember what it’s in – perhaps the Movable Feast. xx

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      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:12

      I haven’t read any Hemingway, truth be told. Though I probably should given all the time he spent in Paris.

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    Jess @ ice cream and permafrost
    May 18, 2013 at 05:53

    The flowers are so beautiful! I can see why everyone talks about Paris in the spring.

    I loved living in New Orleans, but the seasonal change is more gradual then what I was used to, and most of the plants don’t die in the winter. I didn’t miss winter, but I did miss having a real fall and spring.

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      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:14

      Those are my two favorite seasons, something about the changing leaves and blossoms — I much prefer them to summer and winter.

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    Arianwen
    May 30, 2013 at 20:16

    Beautiful pictures! I rarely think to take photos of the smaller things. It’s always about the big attractions, but sometimes I should step back and appreciate the simple beauty around me too!

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      edna
      June 1, 2013 at 01:15

      Thanks Arianwen! It’s funny how we don’t think the little things are that significant but I’ve found whenever I go back through old photos of trips it’s often the little things that stick out the most!

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    Ceri
    June 13, 2013 at 16:57

    Oh, Edna, these are just absolutely beautiful. <3

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    Nguyen Helen
    August 7, 2013 at 05:50

    Spectacular photos! Thanks for sharing with us.

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    Pavel
    March 28, 2015 at 14:28

    Beautiful photos, could you please advise what would be the best period to come to enjoy all the flower power?

    Cheers!

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