Cité, the only metro station on the Île de la Cité – the island where Paris began – is better known for its original, Hector Guimard designed, sinuous green cast-iron entrance (above). But its interior is no less appealing.
Until next time…..happy travels no matter where life takes you.
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Just a really cool perspective and reflective lighting Madhu! !
Credit to hubby for spotting this photo op! I was intent on getting my sore feet up the two flights of stairs. Good thing we discovered the automatic elevator, right beside the staircase, after we had reached the top! 🙂
Thank you! This evokes a lot of good memories for me!
Happy it did Ingrid. Paris = Happy memories for me too 🙂
I love lamplight, Madhu. So romantic 🙂
Me too Jo. And well preserved Metro stations, even when they stink a bit 🙂
Striking photos thank you Madhu 🙂 I adore Paris. Have a great weekend ~ Lakshmi x
Me too. I was telling hubby the other day, that maybe one more visit will get Paris out of my system 🙂 Thank you and a great weekend to you too.
LOVE the POV Madhu! It is so great!!! Everything in Paris is chic and elegant!
Thank you ilargia 🙂
Ah, Madhu, beautiful picture! 🙂
Thanks Marina. Hope the recharging is going well 🙂
Beautiful shot!!
Thank you Skye 🙂
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Lovely photo, Madhu.
janet
Thank you Janet. Your bubble filled bottle was lovely too 🙂
Thanks, Madhu. It was one of those moments that sent me rushing for the camera (iPad.) 🙂
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Ah, takes me back. I loved riding the Metro.
So did I. I wish i had time to check out all the ‘special’ stations.
I love the lanterns inside, Madhu!
Another nice snippet – you never fail to entertain and educate, Madhu 🙂
Appreciate your kind words Eric 🙂
I love everything about this shot.
À la prochaine!
Delighted that you do Elisa! À bientôt 🙂
WOW.. what a beautiful shot!
Thank you so much Follygirl.
Incredible point of view. More of this world needs illumination in lamplight, if you ask me. I’d have never seen this place if not for you.
Appreciate your visit and comment Eli 🙂
Love the photo! Great lighting. 🙂 http://holley4734.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/weekly-photo-challenge-inside/
Thanks Holly. Those globe lights make the picture 🙂
wonderful photo Madhu, a peep into the heart!
Thanks Christine. A peep into the bowels of Paris almost 🙂
beautiful shot…
Thank you for taking the time to tell me 🙂
The first words that came to my mind – Perfect, Madhu! 🙂
Oh, thank you Ese, very kind of you 🙂
Nice shot!
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Thanks Niranjan. Hope to catch up with your posts soon 🙂
Nice one for the theme, Madhu 🙂
Thank you Shail. Nice to see you here 🙂
Wow, I remember the signs but not the interior, what a gorgoeus glow !
We wouldn’t have noticed the lights, if we hadn’t taken the stairs Gilly. Easy to miss them from the platform level, especially if you have your nose buried in a map 🙂
Excellent captured and a perfect choice for the theme
– indeed a place with much atmosphere… 🙂
Thank you Ledrake. Glad you enjoyed it.
I really love this shot, great composition and the light is fantastic. Nice work!
Thank you for your kind words Ben. Much appreciated 🙂
Classy shot, beautiful, Madhu!
Wonderful photos……and they bring back lots of great memories 🙂
Very cool!
I LOVE this photo! I am kicking myself because I’ve walked past this station SO many times and never entered it! This looks beautiful and you captured it perfectly. Super job here.
AMAZING SHOT! Love the lights.
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Very old world feel. Delightful photos, Madhu.
You always surprise me with your perspectives. Beautiful!
Husbands serve as such good scouts when out and about to help you see a photo op you might have missed otherwise. Lovely!
Just wonderful 🙂 Clever and so well taken!
Stunning photo, Madhu!
This is a great vantage point to choose for some iconic images!
What a beautiful shot Madhu, and an excellent subject for the challenge. Nicely done!
Brilliant take shot!
Simply Beautiful! 🙂
cool perspective 🙂
Stunning shot Madhu! It’s really beautiful there. Thanks for sharing hon. 😀 *hugs*
Amazing!
Love that sweep of light Madhu!
A fabulous shot and cool perspective! Great one, Madhu!
Excellent photo!
Beautiful shot!
LOL quite different from NYC!
noblesse of a subway station …