Tuesday morning I had a "private" visit to Pierre Herme on 185, rue Vaugirard to take as many pictures as I wanted from both sides of the counter. YAY!
Later I decided on a late run to my photo shop in the 6th - camera problems. It was dusk in the Marais. Irresistable for marching around on foot.
I passed a Starbucks on rue des Archives and peeked in. Starbucks is hugely popular in Paris with the French to my surprise! They love the big loungie chairs and relaxed atmosphere.
The banks of Velib bikes everywhere is a delight! These stations were empty during the strike/ greve last week. Next time I'll get a Navigo card so I can use one. I'll bone up on my biking skills too before I come...ahem
I passed the glorious Hotel de Ville enroute to the left bank -always spectacular at night.
Cross the Petit Pont...
To the other side where Notre Dame awaits...
Awaits every tourist in Paris. Sometimes it's nice to be a tourist... 
A small art galerie on rue de Petit Pont with large, mysterious Medieval style paintings...
A shop window nearby with tiny, adorable Limoge snuff boxes...
At St.Michel I popped into the Metro and came out at stop Vavin facing my favorite bistro - Le Select. You can't go wrong here for tons of old Parisian ambience. The food is irrelevant.
Another night I took this shot of the L'Opera Garnier. No flash required.
Walking around Paris at night is a delight.
The streets are not so crowded and perfect for leche-vitrine / window shopping with no chance of maxing out your credit card.
Late shoppers still max out their credit cards. Lines, lines, lines plus you feel the tension and anticipation - will there be any macarons left?
Here winners of a box of macarons at nearby Cafe Le Deux Magots...
A pretty "boutique" hotel I spotted walking around another night in the Marais...
I hope you enjoyed all my Paris "bla bla bla"
Please don't ask me where you can buy this product.
Walking around Paris at night is a delight.
The streets are not so crowded and perfect for leche-vitrine / window shopping with no chance of maxing out your credit card. Late shoppers still max out their credit cards. Lines, lines, lines plus you feel the tension and anticipation - will there be any macarons left? Here winners of a box of macarons at nearby Cafe Le Deux Magots... A pretty "boutique" hotel I spotted walking around another night in the Marais... I hope you enjoyed all my Paris "bla bla bla"Please don't ask me where you can buy this product.
Or if I can buy one for you and your mother in size 8.
I shoot and run.
I forget ALL names and addresses instantly.
I am neither a personal shopper nor a tourist guide.
I'm an artist who loves to look at everything.
I'm an artist who loves to look at everything.
Please take a bite from my collection...
I'll be on AirFrance 0008 tonight coming back to you.
A bientot!
MERCI MERCI MERCI for EVERYTHING Carol!!! Loved every minute of it.
ReplyDeletexAnnie
I loved that "blah blah blah" thingy. Have a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteLovely last evening in Paris. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteA private visit to Pierre Hermé? Lucky you! Tell us more about it! My mouth is watering.
ReplyDeleteso bon voyage Carol
ReplyDeleteA+C++++++++++++
M.
where are your 'private visit" pictures???? Please, post...
ReplyDeleteMerci for showing us Paris, I will never see enough of all the splendid sights you "shoot". :-)
ReplyDeleteThat last picture of the macarons is simply gorgeous. Wow!
Magnificent...ohh dreams are these....bon voyage ...hope you get some rest. You've gathered quite a beautiful bit of treasures on your travels. All best, Jan
ReplyDeleteWonderful post today. I enjoyed every minute of this month & felt like I was there with you. I am looking forward to all the lovely photos, watercolors & stories to come.
ReplyDeleteHope your trip was without problems.
Welcome home. ;)
I have loved every inch of this vicarious (for me) tour of Paris. Thanks and thanks for the night scenes too. What happened to the scarves post? Have a great trip home. Blessings, Suki
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely~ can't say enough good things about your trip to Paris~ and being able to share it.
ReplyDeleteEven reading the comments from "our' breakfast community enlivens the experience. Have a safe trip home again. Welcome back!!!
hugs, Barbara
Wow...I visited Paris in 1995 when I was in high school and living in Germany. Seeing your shots of the Notre Dame totally took me back! Sadly, I don't think I appreciated it as much as I could have when I was there....
ReplyDeleteMerci for the trip down memory lane,
::tgm::
Thank you for all of your wonderful posts during your holiday!! It was ALMOST like being there :)
ReplyDeleteI've stayed in that hotel in the Marais.
ReplyDeleteI feel so sorry for you having to eat all that stuff in the name of research. Did you need an extra seat on the plane?
Remember you will be 5 hours younger when you get back to NYC.
That was a touching final post (for THIS trip) and lovely images. The night shots were just beautiful. I could feel the nostalgia setting in already in your words and images. You'll return, though, bien sur! Merci beaucoup et a bientot!
ReplyDeleteCarol,
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing your fantastic trip with us!!! I'm so envious you got a private visit to PH - how did you work that? Have a safe flight home!
I enjoyed looking at your last night in Paris, VERY nice photos. You find the coolest stuff ...blah, blah blah!
ReplyDeleteYou indeed are an artist! Beautiful reportage from Paris. Your website is exquisite.
ReplyDeletei came over to see if you were dressed as
ReplyDelete~~a Paris macaron~~
for the halloween holiday...
:-)
tonight is the BLog Halloween Party!
we need you
to please drop off
some laduree macarons
AS IF!
What a fabulous looking trip you've had. Thanks for all the clandestine photographing. :-) Was this long enought that you are actually ready to leave France? (Hopefully you have successfully done so by now!)
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for a completely non-eventful return flight!
please don't leave!!! I so look forward to the pictures each day!
ReplyDeletethank-you for the enjoyment you provided to me, it only intensifies my urge to visit France again.
you did a great job, welcome home.
Sincerely,
Tina
Hi Carol,
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to send you a quick compliment on your blog. It's been such a treat to be taken back to Paris with all of your pics in my mailbox waiting to greet me in the mornings.
I took my daughter to Paris last spring and we have never had such an adventure.
I can't wait to go back.
Merci!
A plain old chocolate will never "do" again...oui?
ReplyDeleteI hope you get home OK with your treasures.
Jan
WELCOME HOME AWAY FROM HOME! You delight once again with a walk through the city of lights...!
ReplyDeleteI feel a trip to rue de Petit Pont coming on - I love that painting! I'm too exhausted after the move yesterday to make it to Laduree today, but tomorrow... tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteWelcome Home, Carol!
ReplyDeleteI am sad that your trip is over. Leaving Paris is always hard, even if I'm leaving it vicariously through you. Thanks so much for letting us come along with you.
Sarah B
Carol:
ReplyDeleteYour last comment on your daily emails/blog "I'm an artist who loves to look at everything.". . .Is what I love most about you --- truly the artist meandering around Paris seeing the beauty in everything.... I enjoy your photos, comments and have to say your beautiful watercolors .. "Eye Candy" Thank you for bringing delight and joy to my life in your early morning ParisBreakfasts emails... Annie P-Town Oregon