There are a series of courtyards in the Byward Market, each surrounded by a mix of architecture, with cobblestones and patio paving featuring prominently. Many restaurants surround these spaces. On the north side it starts with a view of Notre Dame.
Coming into another courtyard we find a dancing bear.
There's also a new art installation placed in this courtyard.
Moving further south takes us here. I have more from these courtyards tomorrow.
Awesome series, William. I love the courtyards, they make me think of the ones here in Montreal and Quebec City. I have always loved courtyards. :)
ReplyDeleteIn the last shot it breathes tranquility.
ReplyDeleteTomás.
Courtyards are always a quiet place in a noisy city.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have that dancing bear on our terrace.
ReplyDeleteI love the way it feels like we are walking with you!
ReplyDeleteThat bear is adorable and every city needs a Notre Dame!
Janis
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Wonderful glimpse of Notre Dame in the first shot William.. very nice area to explore and discover!
ReplyDelete@Linda: me too.
ReplyDelete@Tomas: it does.
@Marianne: these certainly are.
@Stuart: it is a big one!
@Janis: the bear seems so whimsical.
@Grace: thanks!
i like that first shot a lot.
ReplyDeleteThese are very nice shots of the courtyards. I love the stone buildings.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very nice area, William.
ReplyDeleteI like the dancing bear :)
A very nice series of courtyard shots, and I love the dancing bear.
ReplyDeleteVery human scale places, William. I like the dancing bear sculpture
ReplyDeleteCourtyards and outdoor eating seems to be the trend these days. These courtyards are rather pleasant. You get rid of the traffic.
ReplyDeleteCourtyards---very interesting. the dancing bear is cute.
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@Tex: framing the church like that always works well.
ReplyDelete@Pamela: thanks!
@Karl: the bear always brings a smile to me.
@Denise: thanks!
@Cloudia: thank you.
@Red: there are a number of good restaurants to be found here.
That looks like the kind of place I'd love to explore.
ReplyDeleteLove the dancing bear!
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe top shot is really special, William.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a super place to eat outside, William.
ReplyDeleteI think I forgot to congratulate you on your blog birthday. Congrats!
Looks like a nice area to explore and then have a bite to eat.
ReplyDeletelove the church steeple, i need to go review what the blue thingy was ... weird. have a great week!! ( :
ReplyDelete@MB: and big!
ReplyDelete@Sharon: it's a good place to spend time in.
@Norma: I figured that would be popular.
@Jackie: thanks!
@Lauren: thank you!
@RedPat: thanks!
@Bill: it's good for both.
@Beth: I can never get tired of photographing Notre Dame.
Funny sculpture. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tour William. Fantastic takes.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you William, I love a courtyard. I particularly like the 5th picture it's a lovely composition...
ReplyDeleteThat dancing bear will lift your spirits.
ReplyDeleteWho wouldn't love the dancing bear?!
ReplyDeleteThe best courtyards are those that draw in people to visit and linger. These all look like great places to hang out.
@Revrunner: it's got a lot of whimsy.
ReplyDelete@Carolann: you're welcome.
@Geoff: thanks!
@Deb: it does, yes.
@Kay: these are wonderful places to be in. Maybe not in January, but then everyone stays inside!
Great tour of downtown. You're so good at capturing cool spots.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteLove the bear and the blue.
ReplyDeleteI do too.
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