I find Paris to be a city of the past and the future at the same time. Some parts make you travel back in time, while some push you a few years ahead. Art feels effortless, the lights are always beautiful, and the breads are always good!
Loved reading this. I have always been all sniffy about Paris being sooo romantic but I am sure I will be (literally) eating my words once I visit! The descriptions of the bread and butter made my mouth water (my favorite meal, no kidding and that too *French* bread!) and oooh the map store!
Also, I finished re-reading Julia Child's My Life in France so all those delectable descriptions and accounts of Paris is also making me want to visit!
Oh you lucky thing! I went to Paris for 3 days in 2019 and it just wasnt enough. I want to go there for at least a week alone...just to explore. Waiting...
I hope you get to go! A solo trip would be dreamy. I would spend all day in the gardens, reading and writing (eating), and then evening at a cosy little bistro.
Few other things I remember hearing:
1. "Text them, they owe us a massage"
2. "Oh you mean the mice? They are our pets"
3. "My mum only likes his foie gras"
Every photo felt like a warm hug
Thank you Sunbula! Sending you another hug.
Sweet article and great photos! What camera do you use?
Thanks! A Sony A47.
Ahahaha, that line about colonisers, made me chuckle aloud in a waiting room!
hehe! Thanks for reading! It's so nice to imagine someone sitting in a waiting room, and reading your words.
This title <3
Never have I read such a heartening and generous description of touristing. Merci!
<3 I was feeling very generous on that trip haha
What a lovely trip!! I love thinking about bits and bobs of conversations b/w strangers. I need a post on the butter!! Also that map room is lovely!!
The map room was stunning, Resh. I can imagine S and I running a map room at some point, with a little cafe attached. Only 2 tables!
I am reserving one. May the dream come true
I think this is one of the best posts of yours!! Hearty writing and beautiful photographs 🤩Browny ponts for not tagging NYT.
Aw thank you Shahna! Sometimes a little travel provides some much needed inspiration.
I’ll be going to Paris this Autumn, and I can’t wait to explore the city..
I hope it's everything you imagined (and more).
Makes me wanna go back to Paris. It’s my top three cities. (So far)
And yes, your photos are soooo good as always!
Thank you Anita!
Your photography is so beautiful. Did the butter make it home OK?
Thank you, Ishita! And yes, they did! I have the last of the stash in my freezer.
Le Bon Marché and the butters!
I find Paris to be a city of the past and the future at the same time. Some parts make you travel back in time, while some push you a few years ahead. Art feels effortless, the lights are always beautiful, and the breads are always good!
So true about the breads!
Loved reading this. I have always been all sniffy about Paris being sooo romantic but I am sure I will be (literally) eating my words once I visit! The descriptions of the bread and butter made my mouth water (my favorite meal, no kidding and that too *French* bread!) and oooh the map store!
Also, I finished re-reading Julia Child's My Life in France so all those delectable descriptions and accounts of Paris is also making me want to visit!
Oh, I have a copy here somewhere! Will be nice to reread! And yes, I felt somewhat the same before I visited.
Oh you lucky thing! I went to Paris for 3 days in 2019 and it just wasnt enough. I want to go there for at least a week alone...just to explore. Waiting...
I hope you get to go! A solo trip would be dreamy. I would spend all day in the gardens, reading and writing (eating), and then evening at a cosy little bistro.