Full Circle In France

Philosophy of life:

"Whatever you do, have fun doing it."

Lives in:

Paris ,France

Joined eSnips on Jul. 29 2006

Personal details:

Full name: Victoria Colette
Occupation: journalist / photographer
Total folder visitors: 11292
Added by 38 as a friend
Most popular folder: Oh la la la tour eiffel
Communities I belong to: Fashion , Needlecraft , Photography

About me

While living in Paris, these photos and my real-life adventures inspired my novel, Full Circle In France.

A blend of nonfiction autobiography and humorous fiction, the story centers on Rebecca Benning, a minister’s daughter who leads a most unconventional life. Fused with hilarity, hardship, triumph, introspection and inspiration, the novel follows the protagonist through her life as she encounters yet overcomes considerable obstacles. Along the way, many extraordinary characters and dramatic escapades influence her perspectives about life, love, family, religion, work, play, relationships and a lot of other stuff. Click here to see what happens to "Rebecca" after her Full Circle in France.

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Oh la la la tour eiffel

Twinkle, twinkle, tour eiffel!

Visitors: 3363

Tags: photo , landscape , architecture , paris , france , europe , eiffel_tower , travel , places , Full_Circle_In_France

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Stogie Box Handbags

When I'm not photographing my adventures and escapades, I'm creating with beads, baubles, wire, wooden cigar boxes, and whatever else strikes my fancy. Dubbed "Stogie Box Handbags," these one-of-a-kind, functional, fashionable handbags are guaranteed conversation starters ~ and you can commission one of your own that makes your own personal statement. For more info, e-mail StogieBoxInDC@gmail.com

Visitors: 1286

Communities: Fashion , Needlecraft

Tags: handbags , purses , cigar_box , fashion , accessories , photos , art , crafts , Stogie_Box_Handbags , capital_steps

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Palais Royal ~ awesome and abstract

Situated opposite the north wing of the Louvre, the Palais Royal today houses the French national government: the Conseil d'État, the Constitutional Council and the Ministry of Culture. In the great courtyard, the Colonnes de Buren is a preferred site for photographers ~ and cute little boys with shiny red bikes.

Visitors: 822

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , architecture , places , Palais_Royal , Colonnes_de_Buren , paris , Full_Circle_In_France

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les photos de paris

Photographed under Paris skies -- and surrounding villages -- here are some of my favorite still scenes that depict the art, architecture, flowers, and flavor of France.

Visitors: 706

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , landscape , architecture , travel , paris , france , Full_Circle_In_France

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Jardin des Tuileries

Connecting the Louvre with the Place de la Concorde, the lovely Jardin des Tuileries was once the site of brutal slaughter, but is today a venue where lovers kiss, children play, executives chat and workers relax.

Visitors: 620

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , flowers , garden , Tuileries , architecture , paris , france , full_circle_in_france

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Ponts of Paris

Taken during my many treks around the two islands of Paris: I'lle de la Cité and I'lle St-Louis.

Visitors: 575

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , architecture , landscape , places , travel , paris , france , Full_Circle_In_France

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Under Paris Skies at Château de Versailles

Marie Antoniette was here! From 1682, when King Louis XIV moved from Paris, until the royal family was forced to return to the capital in 1789, the Court of Versailles was the centre of power in Ancien Régime France.

Visitors: 541

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , places , landscape , architecture , travel , paris , Full_Circle_In_France , Versailles

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Montmartre: Bohemian Central in Paris

Montmartre, perched on the highest of the city's seven hills, is famed as the site of the magnificant Basilica du Sacre Coeur.

Visitors: 528

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , places , travel , Montmartre , france , paris , Full_Circle_In_France

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La Défense - Forest of Towers

From the Grande Arche de la Défense to the "forest of towers," here you find a modernistic France that seems incongruous in every sense.

Visitors: 517

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , places , france , paris , la_defense , Full_Circle_In_France

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Resting in Peace at Père-Lachaise

Here lie Frédéric Chopin, Edit Piaf, Colette, Sarah Bernhardt, Oscar Wilde, Maria Callas, Jim Morrison, and a lot of other talented souls that continue to draw large crowds daily.

Visitors: 508

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , places , paris , france , cemetery , Père_Lachaise , Full_Circle_In_France

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Place des Vosges

Revered as Paris's oldest square and Henri IV’s vision for urban planning, Place des Vosges was also the preferred site to settle scores via formal duels. Today, it’s a favorite spot for hand-in-hand walks, heartfelt talks, family picnics, and child’s play – as evidenced in these photos.

Visitors: 485

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , places , architecture , paris , Place_des_Vosges , Full_Circle_In_France

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The prettiest pont: Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III--the most beautiful bridge in Paris--spans la Seine, connecting the Grand and Petit Palais on the right bank with the Hôtel des Invalides on the left bank.

Visitors: 477

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , places , paris , Pont_Alexandre , france , travel , Full_Circle_In_France

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Parc des Buttes Chaumont

Located in the 19th arrondissement, Parc des Buttes Chaumont is a 61-acre park with 3 miles of walkways, paths, lawns, plants and trees. There’s a fantastic 32-meter waterfall that plunges into a circular lake, best viewed from the Sybille temple, or the 63-meter long suspension bridge, and the “suicide bridge” – which is more than 30 meters above ground.

Visitors: 460

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , places , paris , france , nature , Chaumont , parks , Full_Circle_In_France

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The Detail of Notre Dame

Visitors: 404

Communities: Photography

Tags: photo , photography , architecture , landscape , paris , france , notre_dame , full_circle_in_france

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~Shelivesinhopes~ writes:

Hi,
can we be friends?

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tikoo writes:

Hapyy new year

Added on Dec. 28 2007

PINO D'ISOLA writes:

TANTI AUGURI DI BUON FINE ANNO CON AFFETTO PINO

Added on Dec. 26 2007

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Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year

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Anushka writes:

MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND A VERY
HAPPY NEW YEAR Blue Star

Added on Dec. 23 2007

babooshka writes:

hi victoria,

it's been a while since i have been on this site, had a few pc probs.

still love your pics. went to montpellier and loved it.

anyway merci for sharing your photos, always a pleasure and a joy.

babooshka.

Added on Oct. 2 2007

mbentman writes:

je vecu a paris pendant cinq ans
et la memoire de cette villa ne me lache pas
Je trouve que apres que tu vie a paris tu ne peux plus vraiment vivre ailleurs
ou peut on trouver ton livre?

Added on Sep. 18 2007

*AHSAN JAMIL* writes:

nice ...........thanks Check

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Added on Jun. 1 2007

پرنده سفيد writes:

good photos.

thanks again.

Added on May. 30 2007

evaristegalois writes:

suite a votre commentaire sur mon profile, je me permets de vous répondre sur le votre.
J'espère que le jour prochain où vous pourrez venir en France, vous visiterez aussi Toulouse, Bordeaux, Marseille. Il n'y a pas que Paris qui est si jolie.
@micalement

Added on Feb. 4 2007

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What's your favorite book?

to many to mention...

Who's your favorite musician/band?

too many to mention!

What's your favorite movie?

too many to mention...

What's your favorite food or cuisine?

French & Italian

What's your favorite sport?

ugh!

What country would you like to visit?

everywhere I haven't been

Who is your hero (real or fictional)?

Annie Oakley, Josephine Baker & Colette (the French writer)

What was the most significant event in your life?

too many to mention...and the adventure continues!

What's the one thing you've always wanted to do?

travel...and so I do!