Sunday, December 24, 2017

What is it?

This little round building is in the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris. I'm not certain what it is. I saw one map of the garden that suggested that it's un poste des surveillants (security guard station), but it really wasn't all that clear. Whatever it is, it's a pretty little building made of tan bricks and concrete. I took the color out of the photo.

I know it's not a refreshment stand; there's one of those not far from this spot.

Today is Christmas Eve. The sun is not up as I type this, but I do know from taking the dog outside earlier that it's overcast with a light drizzle. And it's relatively warm at about 8ºC (approaching 50ºF). Our recent winters have not been cold at all, with only a dusting of snow now and then in January or February. Not that I'm complaining...

6 comments:

  1. Fascinating building. I've seen another picture of that actually identified as a security guard station in large letters in the concrete band above the door. It was relatively COLD here earlier at 13C. Up to 17C now. Still cold.

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  2. A place to sit down is always a good thing and this little building has lots of places to sit.

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  3. Wishing you both, Walt and Ken, a very happy Christmas and a happy 2018. Thank you both for your blogs which cheer up my mornings. Warm regards, Roderick

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  4. I've wondered that too. Merry Christmas!

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  5. possibly restrooms?

    seasons greetings to you and ken and the furkids!

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  6. mitch, we're down to 5º this morning (xmas day), not as chilly as predicted. I have to walk Tasha at first light.

    evelyn, true!

    roderick, thank you, and happy holidays to you as well!

    chris, same to you!

    anne marie, I don't think it's restrooms, but I thought that, too. Happy holidays!

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