Jardin des Tuileries: Tuileries Garden in Spring

Springtime in Paris It is springtime in Paris; and this is by far the most beautiful spring weather I have ever experienced here. The days are growing longer exponentially by the day and the flowers span a riotous palette of colors. The incredible parks are alive with pulsing life. I was on a bicycle ride and stopped to capture this image of the arch seen from Le Jardin des Tuileries, capturing the Pyramid and part of the Louvre. I love the shadow of the trees and the mass of people moving steadily toward the archway. The timelessness of this city never ceases to amaze me. Technical Details: iPhone 3Gs, Hipstamatic app, John S lens, Ina’s 1969 film. For more photography by Clay McLachlan: Beyond the Bread Basket: Recipes for Appetizers, Main Courses, and Desserts by Eric Kayser, Clay McLachlan and Yair Yosefi French Cooking: Classic Recipes and Techniquesby Hubert Delorme, Vincent Boue, Clay McLachlan and Paul BocuseEric Kayser’s New French Recipes by Eric Kayser, Yair Yosefi and Clay McLachlan       and Clay’s newest award-winning book with bonus DVD, Encyclopédie du Chocolat in French, featuring secrets of the greatest pastry chefs: Christophe Michalak (Plaza Athenee), Gilles Marchal (Maison du Chocolat), Christopher Adam (Fauchon), Jean-Paul Hévin and more. An essential book and DVD with Clay’s step-by-step photographs to guide beginners and experts in preparing over 100 demonstrated techniques.  Bonus: a DVD 1 hr 30, a real course to master the most difficult pastrymaking. All the expertise of the Ecole du Grand Chocolat Valrhona, which attracts professionals from around the world. The five-star hotel Le Meurice (Métro: Tuileries, 1st arrondissement) overlooking the Tuileries Garden, features a three-star Michelin restaurant and the famous cocktail lounge, Bar 228. Each elegant guestroom is equipped with Internet TV, free movies and air-conditioning. Le Meurice is ideally situated in the heart of Paris: five minutes on foot from the Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées and the Louvre. Please consider booking your hotel stay through our partner, Booking.com, part of Priceline.com— if you find the same room for less, Booking.com guarantees to match the price! Booking.com with your guaranteed lowest price.