Beautiful Paris architecture includes not only the Haussmann-style buildings, the iconic Eiffel Tower, and the graceful bridges across the Seine but also the Paris doors. Wandering the streets of this venerable city, you walk past so many painted doors. They come in a variety of styles of doors, and the aged and marked ones have a special character to them. In a city known for it’s clean, white architecture, the doors add a pop of color. Most intriguing to think about is that these are portals into the places where Parisians live and work.
Paris Doors in the Latin Quarter
My favorite area of Paris is the Latin Quarter. On the left bank of the Seine, the 5th arrondissement of the city is a mix of old and new. The Paris Pantheon is here to honor the history of the city, and at the same time modern families call this home and walk their children to school. Sidewalk cafes abound. And the Paris doors here catch your eye.
The Sorbonne University opened its doors here in the 12th century and gave this area its name. Latin was spoken at universities in those days, so Latin was the language heard in the neighborhood. Here are some views from my walks up and down the street where the school takes up a long block.
Paris Doors in the 7th Arrondissement
After staying in the Latin Quarter we decided to change it up and explore a new neighborhood as our base. We decided to stay in the 7th arrondissement, near the Rodin Museum and the Invalides where Napoleon is buried. The Eiffel Tower decorates the distant view from here. It’s a central location to visit these sites plus so many others. We walked “home” from the Louvre one day and it wasn’t too far at all. Here’s a collection of some of the doors you can see in this area—so varied yet each opening to possibilities and personalities and Paris life. When lights shine out onto the street, they seem to be beckoning you to come inside. And reflections can be fun.
As in all parts of Paris, some of the doors here are shiny clean and fancy and some are worn with hard knocks.
Memorials Decorate the Doors of Paris
Paris being so rich in history, some of the doors of speak of battles and heroes. Plaques of remembrance tell what happened near these Paris doors.As you stroll, keep an eye out for these tributes.
Favorite Hotels in These Areas of Paris
An abundance of accommodations can be found in both the Latin Quarter and the 7th arrondissment. Here are my favorites in each.
Of the different places I’ve stayed in the Latin Quarter, the stately Hotel Grands Hommes tops my list. It is next to the Pantheon and rooms offer views of this Paris treasure. Here is what greeted us at sunrise from our room at this hotel.
In the 7th arrondissement, we stayed at the Hotel Varenne for a very reasonable price. It’s elegant and cozy and includes a full breakfast. You enter through a peaceful courtyard garden. I would highly recommend this hotel!
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Oh my gosh!! swoon!!
So beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Delightful post Sharon! It makes US cities look boring.
Some beautiful doors. It’s the rich shades of blue that particularly catch my eye.
If I had to choose one, well I couldn’t. I like them all
I have always thought that double doors are awesome! I love all these that you have shared! The green ones are rather special.
I love your post. Each door has character. I wonder if the people who own the door has a similar character.
Stunning shots!
A beautiful collection of doors!
Wonderful photography of the Paris doors!
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Beautiful Sharon! I totally forgot about the Rodin museum when museum hopping there. Hope you took (or were allowed) some shots there?
– Oh wow, your post would be perfect for Thurs. Doors – do you know this wordpress meme/challenge? it’s kind of a long url, but you can grab the direct link on the bottom of my weekly (not All Seasons) post. The ones with the metal details always have my preference:):) Many thanks for showing them to All Seasons, and have a great 2019 week!!
Thanks for alerting me to Thursday Doors, Jesh! I found it and linked up. I often photograph doors, and I love looking at other people’s photos of them, so this is a fun link party for me! And yes, if you’re in Paris, you would love a visit to the Rodin Museum. It’s been remodeled and is easy to follow a chronological view of his art. And his sculptures are all around the lovely gardens. You would enjoy it!
Lovely images – full of color and creativity.
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So many beautiful doors! Love the red ones–they are so vibrant and bright! I am not surprised these doors are all over Paris.
I’m so glad that you stayed somewhere new so I could see all of these doors 🙂
It reminds me of Malta, I love wandering around and looking at all the different doors, old and new, covered in dirt and grime or gleaming. They’re so beautiful! #FarawayFiles
The doors are fab
I always find doors fascinating. They have their own story to tell. The doors in Central London fascinated me a lot and the Paris doors are not far off.
I love all the blue doors. So nice!!
Lovely! I wish door here in the states were so spectacular!
love taking door photos too:) #farawayfiles
Doors are so interesting! I love the colors–you got some great photos!
Welcome to #ThursdayDoors! Thanks for joining us and sharing these beauties this week. Cheers 🙂
A beautiful selection of doors! We enjoyed our last visit to Paris and your post brought back good memories, thank you.
I loved Paris so much and the DOORS! Your post brought me back!
If only the freezing rain and snow weren’t on the way! I’m ready for a walk in some neighborhoods now! Glad you shared to Thursday Doors!!
I’m always glad when I see I’m not the only person who loves the various types of doors while traveling. These are beautiful!
Fabulous shots.
I love these doors from Paris. They couldn’t be from anywhere else in the world, could they? I just adore Paris. I lived there for a year so whenever I’m back, it feels a bit like coming home. Thanks for this visual memory for #FarawayFiles
Great idea for a post, Sharon! I love doors in general, but especially in Paris they’re so unique and special. Glad you found a hotel you loved, I’m going to have to write this down! #farawayfiles
What a great post! Doors are so interesting in general, representing in some way what lay beyond… so many beautiful doors in Paris; love thee photos – and your idea for the post! 🙂 #feetdotravel
These lovely doors are so evocative of Paris! They have me dreaming about what might be inside. I’m glad you chose another part of Paris to stay in and explored the portals of some unfamiliar streets in the 7th arrondissement. Being walkable from the Louvre is a definite plus!
I always love the colorful and intricate doors of Europe and your photos are beautiful! Definitely making me daydream about a return trip to Paris. 🙂 #farawayfiles
What a lovely selection of doors! I had similarly capturred some of the windows in Venice.
Such an interesting look at Paris. I have never been!!!
I love Paris and waking its beautiful streets. The architecture is breathtaking and I totally agree, there are so many beautiful doors all around you. I stayed in a couple of Airbnb in Paris, so I had been able to look behind those doors on quite a few occasions
these doors are stunning!! what a good idea for a blog post. so pretty 🙂
Gorgeous! You’re giving me wanderlust!
Lovely photos! Thank you!