Paris: Glorious Seine, Full of Herself

Paris: rain, art, gardens and no summer in sight, yet it looks as though the rain surges have calmed.

Rain in the Seine

Rain in the Seine

As we wait for summer to make an agreement to allow for her presence, according to BBC News, the Seine rose 6.1 meters above her normal level at the height of the rains last Friday, 3 June.

Rain in the Seine

Rain in the Seine

Security is good.

Rain in the Seine

Rain in the Seine

People are curious and impressed, and happy to go out and about in warmer temperatures and drier skies.

Rain in the Seine

Rain in the Seine

One entry to the Jardin aux Tuileries (Tuileries Garden):

Rain in the Seine

Rain in the Seine

The water is only partially up the stairs now.

Rain in the Seine

Rain in the Seine

Surveillance is complete and all precautions are in place.

 Jardin aux Tuileries

Jardin aux Tuileries

Inside the gates of the garden, the lightly overcast, gently defused afternoon light bonds with warmer temperatures to embrace visitors…

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

… including the gentle, fluffy sort.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

And the Exposition, Jardins Jardin aux Tuileries, truly is delightful. This is rather a micro perspective, and next week will showcase innovative garden installations, garden sculptures, cabanas, and various innovative designs from a larger perspective.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Strawberries grow here near this cabanna.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

This shifty looking Piranha will tell you which way the wind blows, yet you may think he may be untrustworthy!

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Lavendar… always.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Salad at the pond.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Mood at the pond.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

An abstract capture, reminding me that nature is compelled to flourish, as plant life finds a way even to spring from the lava stones.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Herbs at the palace.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

A peek at the salad palace.

Jardin aux Tuileries, near Place de la Concord

Jardin aux Tuileries, near Place de la Concord

People love the Gardens, and after so much rain it rendered such freedom and joy. The entry nearest the Place de la Concorde.

Check in next week for the friends of shifty looking Piranha: Misty the panther and Giuseppe the conductor, and perhaps others. The cabannas of house design are varied and inviting.

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

Exposition Jardins, Jardin aux Tuileries

There is more to come from the champagne garden as well. Until next week 😉
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