Friday, April 9, 2021

Un Flâneur dans la Ville (Weekend Street/Reflections # 11)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
 

"The French Quarter is an official district of Philadelphia, designated by the city, stretching between 17th and 19th streets east and west and Walnut and Sansom streets north to south. The designation was formalized in 1999. According to City Paper, the French Quarter of Philadelphia "... is one of the few places outside of France to support a flourishing French culture" although "it remains largely unknown to tourists and locals alike. "

"Le quartier français est un quartier officiel de Philadelphie, désigné par la ville, qui s'étend entre les 17e et 19e rues est et ouest et les rues Walnut et Sansom du nord au sud. La désignation a été officialisée en 1999. Selon City Paper , le quartier français de Philadelphie "... est l'un des rares endroits hors de France à soutenir une culture française florissante " même si "il reste largement méconnu des touristes et des autochtones".


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12 comments:

Brian King said...

Really nice! I like the heavy shadow on the right!

junie-Jesh said...

Thanks for sharing that which is largely unknown by the public:) Jesh

Kenneth Cole Schneider said...

Looks like the real thing!

Amy said...

Wonder what that guy is pondering?

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Well captured James Thanks for hosting and have a great weekend/

Jim said...

Fine picture, makes us wonder what is up.
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Linda said...

Interesting. I would have thought it was a vintage picture from France.

Malyss said...

If (or when!) I come to Philly one day, this place will be the first on my to-do list!!
I like the moment you captured, right when the guy seems to be thinking "where do I go now?..."

To teach me too swim, my grand-father threwme into the sea from his boat; nothing else to do than swim to survive!

Thérèse said...

Quelle photo équilibrée et agréable à regarder.

merlecolibri said...

merci pour cet instant photo dans le quartier français de cette grande ville américaine !

s.c said...

It does indeed look quite parisian.

biebkriebels said...

That is funny they have a French Quarter. It looks real Parisian.