I’ll say spouting because it’s nicer than thinking this mythical creature is spitting at me!
It’s one of a pair flanking the St Michel fountain at Place St Michel on the Right Bank, not far from Notre Dame.
Created in 1860, it’s the work of Alfred Jacquemart, a sculptor who is also known for his realistic sculptures of animals, including the rhinoceros and hippopotamus that adorn the forecourt of the Musee d’Orsay
Nestled in northwestern Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill charms visitors with its cobblestone streets, cozy cafes, lush gardens, bountiful boutiques and burgeoning arts scene
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I heard it said that if there is a waterfall, then changes have been happening recently in geologic terms.
Samantha shares some pictures she and her husband saw while exploring the city of Bogota in Colombia.
Low-lying clouds spoil ProfessorAbe’s photos from a popular viewing point in Tamil Nadu
Jayita enjoys another mountain hike, this one with a street food stall at the end of the trail
At Victor Horta’s home and office in Brussels, stunning examples of his work as an Art Nouveau innovator
They’re up in almost every yard; these Didier tulips were still closed yesterday
Arrived in Paris again this morning, and was surprised to see the St Michel fountain behind a screen for repair work, with only the two chimera statues visble under a giant Samsung ad!