Do you get lost in Paris? My first year in Paris I got lost all the time.
I dreamed of creating my own Paris maps.
I've flirted with this goofy biscuit map box in Monoprix for too long. Have you seen it?
Another goofy map online shows charcuterie/ham etc. floating round l'ÃŽle Saint Louis.
I longed for La Mere de Famille's illustrated map of Paris candy box forever.
Caramel maps of France hold a special place in my heart ❤️ So special. I broke a filling last week eating a caramel.
After 9 months of trial & error I'm thrilled to share a NEW subscription letter in my Etsy shop - PARIS STREET MAPS! .
Ta Da!
May's map is rue du Cherche-Midi - a street I could never spell until 8 -10 visits doing map research.
Did you know French star Gerard Depardieu owns a fish store on rue du Cherche-Midi?
Where can you get the perfect light French bistro lunch after browsing/shopping at Le Bon Marche?
On rue du Cherche-Midi merely a block away of course.
Early stages creating the Paris maps proved a nightmare of sorts.
Moving right along.
Finding the right typography for a map is no piece of cake.
The boys at the copy shop (Team PB) said I needed more guys on the map.
Do you love Paris Maps?
Do you have a favorite street I should walk down and discover for you? PLEASE tell in the comments.
Included in the printed Paris map letter are various Paris souvenirs. Nearby Metro stations indicated.
I hope you'll have as much fun as I did rediscovering Paris!
Cheers Carolg
It is terrific! Very breezy and fun.
ReplyDeleteCarol, I simply LOVE this. C'est magnifique! I hope to see one in person soon.
ReplyDeleteCarol, you've outdone yourself!!! What beautiful examples of graphic art, these maps are, and I'm loving how you're combining so much of your iconic illustration here and I will contact you about a subsription, budget smudget....Rue St Germain des Pres, near the Odeon and Danton Theaters is a spot I love. Rue St Michel around the bookstore Gibert Jeune...Rue du Sommerand where la librairie Pippa is (you'll love the store front...) and the whole Latin Quarter...and...and...and...
ReplyDeleteThanks Sketchbook I have walked by Pippa many times because of you
DeleteAnd Thanks for the street suggestions!
Haha a bit of blood, sweat and teas and much doggy-paddling in the pool thinking ;))
DeletePS I also LOVE LOVE how you post your process of your developing work, reminding us that it looks "easy peasy" but that it's a lot of work combined with that talent...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea..you could not have capture..maps...better..
ReplyDeleteIn love with your Paris stamp bottom left of your envelope.
Even more..your map.
So nice and funny those moments in Paris with all thoses maps ! Christine
ReplyDeleteLove it Love it Love it !!!!!! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI am THRILLED you are doing Paris maps on your subscription letters, Carol. I love your maps, although the best one is in "Teatime in Paris!" - just saying ;-) I can see you're going to have so much fun with them and we'll all get the pleasure from them too. Brilliant.
ReplyDeleteYour most brilliant inspiration yet!
ReplyDeleteA Big compliment coming from you Jeanette!
Deletedon't forget the BHV shopping bags with the maps of the area printed on them!
ReplyDeleteRue Jacob!
ReplyDeleteRue Jacob is Definitely on my To-Do list Jantri.
DeleteA wonderful street full of treasures.
Just ordered my maps! Love the idea. My wish would be map of Rue Dauphine at intersection with Rue Mazarine, the first area I stayed on my first visit to Paris.
ReplyDeleteFabulous Carol! This is your best idea yet! Love your signature watercolors and drawings on these maps, absolutely wonderful:))) How about my favorite street, rue de Buci?
ReplyDeleteAh...rue de Buci! I may have to do TWO maps a month!
DeleteParis is endless treasures.
I loved the map in Jill Colona's "Teatime in Paris" done by you for the inside cover. I have my subscription done. I can see a wall with all of the maps framed as they come. When is the first one going to be mailed? Are you taking time to rest? Take care.
ReplyDeleteHaha
DeleteI just ran to La Poste Marilyn. It's on it's way to you toute suite!;)
Bon idée, Carol! So happy to have another Paris letter to subcribe to. I want you to know how much I enjoyed your May letter: the bookmark from Musée des Impressionnismes Giverny that was enclosed is a treasure! Merci!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear Bonnie ;))
DeleteThanks.
Love your blog and love maps...worlds collide! Ooh I can't wait. I would love to see a map of the first area I stayed in Paris, the intersection of Rue Dauphine and Rue Mazarine.
ReplyDeleteThose 2 streets would make a GREAT map
DeleteÉpatant ....comme toujours.
ReplyDeleteYou are really terrific...so delightfully talented.
One of my favorite rues....Cherche Midi!
WOW! You really put your self on the MAP this timei Bravo!
ReplyDeleteCarol, you are a genius! I love this! I'm about to subscribe!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful concept Carol, and of course your end result is fabulous. My favourite rue by far is Rue du Bac.
ReplyDeleteRue Jacob, s'il vous plait. I think you've found your subject.
ReplyDeleteI love the maps! Beautifully done, Carol!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to the receipt of my first Paris Map!
ReplyDeleteOnly you, could have come up with such a great idea. Obviously,
lots of your readers, agree! I'm driving up to Amherst next
week to visit family, and we will be stuck with a regular, old Rand McNally to guide us.
Love strolling on Rue des Martyrs.Great shops,sweets,etc.!
ReplyDeleteRue Lepic and Rue des Abbesses (18 arr) please!
ReplyDeleteRue Lepic is a def YES!!
DeleteLove,love,love! And that girl in the top seems to be very lost! What a great idea then to have a map :-) And I do agree with many of your readers, please do one on Rue des Martyrs!!!
ReplyDeleteXx
Rue des Martyrs is on the list!!
DeleteMy vote is for Rue Cler
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the coolest idea! Love it. One of my favorite areas is the marche on Rue Poncelet, Metro Ternes, and flower kiosk on Waggram.. and the best fabric shop ever owned by an octogenarian. Cant wait to see what some of your favorites are.
ReplyDeleteCarol, have you considered putting your art form on a line of china plates?
ReplyDeleteI think they would sell like hotcakes!
Bonnie (in Colorado)