Petite BalconiesParis, France

Petite Balconies
Paris, France

When it comes to outdoor space, more isn't always better. Parisians lucky enough to have a balcony attached to their apartments often have space only for two -- a couple of chairs and a small table, room for a few plants or flowerpots, for a tête à tête in the open air...

- Kristin Hohenadel blogging from rue Vieille du Temple, Paris, France. She can be reached at kristin @ apartmenttherapy . com

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we need more balconies in nyc

posted by superrenee on July 18th 2008 at 4:09am
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I love those shutters!

posted by Kathryn on July 18th 2008 at 4:45am
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I so wish my balcony looked like that.

posted by whytephoenix on July 18th 2008 at 4:53am
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Hurray for French balconies! Quick French word of the day, meant very kindly because as a translator I know well how endearing "petite" looks to English speakers: balcon, masculine, so it would be "petits balcons". (Mais ne me dites pas qu'AT a pris quelqu'un qui ne parle pas français en France !!)

posted by fraise on July 18th 2008 at 6:07am
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You can also call them balconnets (which means little balconies). We have one for our apartment and use it to grow a little urban garden (and some geraniums).

posted by Tricoquine on July 18th 2008 at 6:19am
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A little balcony is better than nothing, but I say, the bigger, the better.

posted by spinsLPs on July 18th 2008 at 7:59am
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Fraise,
Thanks for the note -- and yes I do speak fluent French! -- but since we are an American blog, I wrote it in English for the English-speakers!

posted by Kristin Hohenadel on July 18th 2008 at 8:31am
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well, I really miss Paris for their petit Balcon and of course for the food ! It's very beautiful as always.

Emie

posted by Emie on July 18th 2008 at 9:00am
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If they will be that small then it helps that they're that beautiful...

posted by Passerby on July 19th 2008 at 2:35am
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Does anyone know what those trees/big plants are called?

posted by shebahshebah on July 20th 2008 at 9:00am
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