Striding up the hill towards ‘the Mairie’ gorgeous morning in Paris.

I’ve been meaning to discover a little history about these columns… today is the day -

There called Morris Columns - Advertising columns

There are 223 iconic Morris Columns in Paris, dark green advertising columns dedicated to the promotion of movies and shows, and have graced the pavements of Paris since 1868.

They’re kept clean and in good order. I can’t help myself but take photos of the adverts…

This morning brings a promise of constant rain with various warnings in the countryside…

There’s a freshness in the air.

[Diana]

Lovely composition and capture, such a beautiful day!

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely find and nice story.

[Issi Bannerman]

I love Paris's Morris Columns and the Wallace Water Fountains - so iconic and so Parisian!

[Susan Wakely]

Interesting columns and information.

[Oli Lindenskov]

Beautiful😊

[Brian]

Beautiful

[Wylie]

It does look like a lovely morning

[Joan Robillard]

Lovely

[Mags]

Marvelous street shot!

[Christine Sztukowski]

Beautiful street view

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely looking street shot.

[Judith Johnson]

A lovely shot and history of the columns

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[Kerry McCarthy]

That's very interesting. Thanks for the info. Nice shot! Hope the rain passes quickly.

[Margaret Brown]

Such an interesting history!

[Susan Klassen]

Beautiful capture of the Morris Column and view up the hill. So interesting the history of them and to see what they are currently advertising. Looks like a lovely day as well.

[Pat Knowles]

I have never been to Paris……we have enjoyed seeing parts during the Olympics. My niece is living in Paris this last two years & loving it.

[Cliff McFarlane]

Interesting

[Glover Shearron, Jr.]

Niiiice

[Peter Dulis]

lovely

[Phil Howcroft]

I like how the tree are starting to change to autumnal colours

[Carole Sandford]

Nice shot. It felt very autumnal here today.

[Dixie Goode]

Another interesting bit I never knew. Thanks for sharing.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Interesting piece of history and nicely captured.

[Paula Fontanini]

Lovely capture and narrative! It does look like a fantastic day is on the way!

[Renee Salamon]

How interesting, they are pretty unique

[Yao RL]

since 1868 - wow.