Running to Paris cafés morning, noon and night for 5 days, I wasn't ready to spend the next 7 days in the LubéronLavande. Hey I'm a New Yorker! I caught an early TGV(07h20) at the Gare de Lyon so I have at least 4 hours in my last urban center, Avignon until the workshop ended.Then I could return to Paris and explore more cafés. 3 hours later….local art shops and cafes explored. Over a steaming cup of hot chocolate, I park myself on the terrasse of Festival des Glaces. Situated by a pedestrian boulevard, Rue de la République and facing Place de l'Horloge, the central square, you can’t miss a trick. At 2pm, the Atkinsons take us off to the tiny hamlet,Les Bassacs for a week of Provençal painting and eating in a restored country farmhouse.Why did I feel like I was being abducted?
Hi, I’m Carol Gillott, watercolorist, former NYer living on Île Saint-Louis in a 21 meter chambre de bonne. I send out Illustrated letters 💌 monthly from Paris. Travel writer, Paris blogger, watercolorist, photographer, I share my personal experiences so you can walk around Paris vicariously in my shoes. I paint Paris your dreams and mail them ❤️ wherever you are. Receive an illustrated letter every month from Paris, France via Etsy.
Describe what you love about France in 3 words. Can we make it 5 words? Eyes, ears, nose, tastebuds + brain. Paris stimulates all my senses constantly. I’m inspired all the time – endlessly surprised and amused. New York doesn’t do it for me anymore…
as good as being there!! No no no better!! A perfect capturing of cafe in France!!
ReplyDeleteOh Corey you are the BEST!
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Beautiful photography and paintings! Very atmospheric and well captured :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea to show the original photo and what is done in the wonderful watercolor renditions. The little personal touch is a real treat.
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