We entertained the idea of traveling to Chartres today to visit the cathedral but I decided against it. I suggested we visit Butte-aux-Cailles, Quail Hill, instead. It is a small village-like neighborhood in Paris known for its calm demeanor and street art. It gets its name not from the place where quail lived but from the person who owned the vineyards on the hill, Pierre Caille. So, while the English translation is “Quail Hill,” it actually honors the surname Caille.
We took the Metro there mid-morning. The day was pleasant, with a brilliant sun and nice temperatures. Just the slightest breeze passing through the trees. As we walked along, I took a number of photos of the street art. By now you probably know that I love “street art,” the murals and graffiti that define big, and small, cities and communities.
The area was populated with small streets and everywhere we turned there was another interesting mural. They speak for themselves and need no explanation. Let’s see what the community had to offer. The photos are displayed more or less in the order as we discovered them. Enjoy!
For some reason, perhaps the composition, this is one of my favorites.
How about a street scene or two? I guess, since it was a Sunday, everything was more or less quiet.
How about a small collage?
Every work of art has its own meaning and inspiration. Look at the intensity of this child’s glare. Ready for a challenge?
At the far end of this street was the back end of what appeared to be a large church. We were intrigued and walked around the block to visit the church. When we arrived we found the church under restoration or renovation and couldn’t get in.
Then, after a pleasant lunch and a nice stroll, we were on the way back to visit a cemetery and from there to Montmartre.