Twin Doors at la Vieille Charité
Wordless Wednesday – on Wednesdays all over the internet bloggers post a photo with no words to explain it. Linked to Whimsical Windows, Delirious Doors.
View ArticleOde to a Marvellous City
Marvellous city Anchored in the Mediterranean Reefs surround you Sun warms you Water refreshes you Small islands protect you Long is your history Liberated are your people Wide are your beaches. This...
View ArticleBollards
Outside the Bar des 13 Coins, Marseille The bar right next to these bollards featured in Jean-Claude Izzo’s Marseille trilogy and seems as popular now as it was then. I doubt the street art was...
View ArticleColourful French Bollards
A colourful touch in Le Panier area in Marseille. Linked to Monday Mellow Yellow and Mosaic Monday.
View ArticleWhat a Doll!
You have to keep your eyes peeled when wandering around Le Panier – you never know what you might come across. Linked to Odd Ball and Texture Tuesday.
View ArticleBeanie in the Basket
This cute little bear was hanging in a street in Le Panier district of Marseille. I’m assuming it was a play on words – panier is French for basket. Linked to Odd Ball. Posted by Debbie Smyth,...
View ArticleFashion Conscious Fish
“Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream.” -Malcolm Muggeridge I bet this cute fish rules the roost – excuse the mixed metaphors! A fun mural in Le Panier, Marseille Linked to Afloat,...
View ArticleA Long Way Up
Walking up to Le Panier Linked to Which Way? Copyright Debbie Smyth, 17 June 2015
View ArticleHead to head
Last Monday I shared a brightly coloured piece that I came across on a wall in Arles; a striking face by Manyoly. Later in the week, I headed into Marseille for a very brief visit before flying home....
View ArticleOn two wheels
Marseille, France, August 2017 – – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 October 2017 Posted as part of Monday Mural
View ArticleMultiplicity
Le Panier district of Marseille, France, August 2017 And some background information: – – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 13 September 2017 Posted as part of Weekend Reflections
View ArticleVisitors welcome
This door front street art welcomes visitors to Le Panier, the oldest area in Marseille. – – Copyright Debbie Smyth, 19 October 2017 Posted as part of Norm’s Thursday Doors
View ArticleErnest
Street art in Le Panier district of Marseille, August 2017 The accomplished street artist RNST (pronounced Ernest), is adept in the use of paint, collage, stencils and even silkscreen. Originally...
View ArticleFancy a drop of purple?
Street art in Le Panier district of Marseille, France, August 2017 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 16 February 2018 Posted as part of Color Your World – Royal Purple and Monday Murals More Royal Purple...
View ArticleStreet dancing in Marseille
Rhythmic street art in Le Panier district of Marseille, August 2017 Copyright Debbie Smyth, 9 April 2018 Enjoying street art has become a regular event on my travels around the world: more of my...
View ArticleA night on the town beckons
In Le Panier district of Marseille, August 2023 Now over to all of you. Do come and join us in our Saturday six-word musings. I’ll admit that many of us openly break the numeric rule and share far...
View ArticleUnexpected
Black vanilla ice cream, Marseille, August 2023 Black vanilla.How did I not discover this before! Vanilla ice cream is not expected to black, but Marseille’s black vanilla ice cream is simply...
View ArticleThe art of Nô
Powerful portraits on the streets of Le Panier, Marseille, August 2023 On my recent trip to Marseille I was delighted to discover the work of this new-to-me street artist, Nô. The eyes are...
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