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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Friday’s Tall Tales #14
Whenever I photograph a door or gate I wonder about its provenance, who and what has happened across said door or gate. I thought I might pick one from #Thursdaydoors and tell you a bit more about it or……maybe even weave a story about it.
The Hôtel de Ville is the city hall of Paris, France, standing on the Place de l’Hôtel-de-Ville – Esplanade de la Libération in 4th arrondissement. The south wing was originally constructed by François I beginning in 1535 until 1551. The north wing was built by Henry IV and Louis XIII between 1605 and 1628. It was burned by the Paris Commune, along with all the city archives that it contained, during the Commune’s final days, in May 1871.
The outside was rebuilt following the original design, but larger, between 1874 and 1882, while the inside was considerably modified. It has been the headquarters of the municipality of Paris since 1357. It serves multiple functions, housing the local government council, since 1977 the Mayors of Paris and their cabinets, and also serves as a venue for large receptions and even exhibitions.
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I kept coming across postings or information regarding doors, and I’m wondering why I’ve never thought about doors in this way. This door looks fantastic and is overflowing with history.
Thanks for posting, Sheree! 🌼
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Katherine, thanks for dropping by and commenting. But better still, why not join in with Thursday Doors?
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Of course! I will do so, I promise 🤗❤️.
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Great news
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So, Sheree, can you please guide me on how to do so😅? I’d be happy to join.
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Thursday Doors is run by Dan over at nofacilities.com which is where you’ll find all the info to take part
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So Sheree, being a bit slow here, I went to Dan’s site, found the 2023 challenge, and find a comments box, do I enter the link from one of my posts there?
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You do indeed
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Thanks, wonder if I should do a sketch?
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Whatever floats your boat Terry
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I’m glad you selected this door today, Sheree. I was wowed when I saw it in your Thursday door post. I love all that scrolly ironwork.
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Me too Lois and thank you. Happy Easter 🐣
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More fascinating history
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Thanks Derrick
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I am getting good at playing “pick the door” Sheree will do another tall tales post on 🙂
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😎
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