It was again time to illuminate the Champs Elysées. It happened last Monday evening. There was a crowd to watch a French actress (Mélanie Laurent) push the button, accompanied by the Paris mayor (Bertrand Delanoë). In competition with the professional photographers I had no chance to find the right angle. At least there are some flurry pictures to prove that I was there.
Before and after.
Sometimes the result is unexpected.
A few photos from along the Champs, the Rond Point and around…
… and from the Place de la Concorde.
On the lower part of the Champs there is a Christmas market. I will revert on that part.
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c'est toujours un moment magique, merci de nous le faire vivre. j'adore ces eclairages
As usual beautiful and this time magical!
Ah, the city of lights!
I bet that being there when they first turn on the lights is quite a thrill. Hope you had some champagne to celebrate!
That last photo taken from under the fountain... how did you get there without getting run over, pray tell!
Bises,
Genie
Magnifiques photos, bravo!!
Hana de Prague
magical! pretty city of lights.
The fountain pictures are simply breathtaking. Amazing lighting.
And you got pictures of Mélanie Laurent! My day has officially been made. I don't suppose she asked about me?
Now, Paris is not only the city of love but also the city of lights.
wow - the exuberant feel of Paris shines through these pics. I've been away too long.
The said event draws a lot of crowd. It is attended by families also.
The trees and establishment became more alive because of the lights that was attach to them.
Oh Peter, you got some nice pictures here! I am sure the other photographers were jealous of you! ;)
Paris looks so chic with all these lights! Thanks for sharing.
Another activity you and your kids will enjoy, watching the lights as it glows.
Nice pictures you got there specially before the lighting of lights and after the lighting. The street was brighter and beautiful.
That looks like an amazing event. I would have loved to have been there. Wonderful photos.
Wow! Splendid pictures! Thanks for posting!
Are you aware they have the same lights on Avenue des Ternes in the 17é? They were on when we were there in October.
Peter , thank you for bringing us the first glimpses of the season's lights!
Mélanie Laurent...hum, Carla n'était pas libre ?
C'est toujours aussi beau, aussi féerique.
Je me disais aussi que j'allais voir cela sur ton blog. Ah ! la magie des illuminations de Noël !
Les Champs sont beaux avec ses lumières. Paris est déjà beau la nuit en temps normal, mais pour la période de Noël c'est enchanteur.
Tu t'es surpassé du coup ton blog est super long à charger aujourd'hui ! Ce sont des ampoules économiques en énergie je suppose ; vues dans l'axe de l'avenue elles semblent moins violettes.
Beautiful! Sometimes I wish I could go to sleep at night and wake up in Paris.
Indeed Paris is always beautiful & like Penguin I wish I could wake up in the morning there especially with all those wonderful lights. God, I love France!
x
You don't have any snow - we do! It's been snowing the whole day today...
We really need extra light this time of year, it's really dark here.
Oh but you know that! :)
Thanks for sharing the article. I was really wondering and i get here and get amazed by the article. Hope that we will get more ahead
Bon, c'est joli, y a pas à redire quoi que ce soit là-dessus. Mais bon... je trouve que c'est un peu trop kitsch. Et puis moi, quand j'appuie sur le bouton dans mon bureau le matin tôt pour voir clair, le maire ne vient pas. C'est nul. Personne ne m'aime. :-))
Jolie la première photo.
I love all the lights. So magical. Thanks.
Wow! It looks great!! No crisis in the City of Lights... ;)
Beautiful shots Peter! I especially like the top one.
Oh my, I think you captured it all for us in all it's splendor! I have never been in Paris to see that magical moment. Merci for showing us Paris at its glitzy best!
V
PS Did you go up on the Grande Roue ? :)
Wow Paris this time of the year is magnificent!
Amazing pictures!
Léia :)
Its not even December yet? Sure, its getting close, but still?
The lights are very pretty. My city does a "lighting of the park" thing every year. Cold, but fun :)
Ah j'adore !
Que c'est beau !
Ma préférée c'est celle qui est toute floue mais je reconnais que j'aurais été un peu frustrée s'il n'y avait eu que celle-là ! :-)
Plus quam perfectum. Maria O. Russell
mmm, I have to go to Paris now.
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