Beautiful doors in Paris

Whether on a vacation abroad, or just walking around NYC, I find myself looking at doors. They don't even need to be especially ornate or colorful, they might even be considered decrepit or unattractive. I have done posts on doors in Krakow and Tel Aviv, but Paris seems to be THE destination for door lovers. There is an overabundance of stunning doors in Paris, and since walking is a wonderful way of burning off those pastry calories, I stroll and enjoy the scenery. Here are some photos of the beautiful doors which made me stop and take notice.

There is not a color that I did not see in Paris, but different hues of natural wood, red, blue, and green were the most prevalent.

I saw this old and dilapidated door in Le Marais, a once heavily Jewish neighborhood, which now has been gentrified. A few years ago this area was filled with kosher butchers, bakeries, pizza places, and Judaica shops, but today it is dominated by boutiques, non-kosher patisseries, restaurants, and cafes. Only one kosher butcher, two bakeries, a few falafel places, and one Judaica shop are what is left of this once vibrant Jewish neighborhood . Just fyi, there are still many kosher stores and restaurants in other parts of Paris.

I love how this mezuzah, although cemented over, is breaking through.

Don't forget the past.

This door in Saint Germain was stunning.

Joanna

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