'The writing on the wall' in Paris is endlessly engaging. It can come in a variety of languages, not just French... Though reflections will always be Parisien...Cafe de la Paix - a logo instantly recognizable...Writing on a tablecloth and still memorable... Or wrapped round a glass...
Parisien writing can be a chore if you didn't learn to write on a mini-blackboard...
Fun post! I watched someone writing the menu for a cafe near the D'Orsay. I didn't realize they used white markers! Anyway, I'm all for a bd Saint-Parisbreakfast. If you need my vote, just let me know.
I came over here to find a petit croissant for my late breakfast, alas, after scouring the tables for a very long time, all I found was those little honey pots, with wooden servers, at Le Select's table. Well, I won't complain, I'll take my little dried out pretend-baguette and steal a little honey.
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What I really love is that French artist's writing... you know, white on black!
ReplyDeleteHahahahahaha
ReplyDeleteYou learned your lecon well!
Dimitri
I love all the tiny pastry tags like on the raspberry tart..
ReplyDeleteTo make a copyright sign try these keys: Alt + Ctrl + c = ©
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your photos & comments.
Kathleen
the sequence on a laptop is to hold down the alt and fn keys while you press m,j,o,9.
ReplyDeleteNow, you have a new power: writing! I'm very proud I know you, Madame!
ReplyDeleteenjoyed this lively post.
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful evening.
i am off to los angeles tomorrow for a very long weekend.
I love your little addition to the metro sign!
ReplyDeleteYour site is always a good way to get my "paris fix".
I'm always guaranteed a giggle and a smile when I stop by at Paris Breakfast.
ReplyDeleteMerci!
French graphics are so...
ReplyDeleteFRENCH!!!
Why isn't NYC like this?
You ARE a saint to give us Paris 5x a week!
ReplyDeleteI love that you put the Sortie sign last :-) My mother & I ate at Relais de L'Entrecôte in the 6th last visit and loved it.
ReplyDeleteFun post, Carol. I love seeing the French ecriture on signs. Or most anywhere, for that matter.
ReplyDeleteFun post! I watched someone writing the menu for a cafe near the D'Orsay. I didn't realize they used white markers! Anyway, I'm all for a bd Saint-Parisbreakfast. If you need my vote, just let me know.
ReplyDeleteNext time i go to Paris, i will keep my eye out for all the amazing things you have taught me to see there. Your blog is absolutely fantastic.
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P.S. it would be great if you could check out my blog sometime at www.loveieverything.blogspot.com
How come everything Frenchy is wonderful? :)
ReplyDeleteI came over here to find a petit croissant for my late breakfast, alas, after scouring the tables for a very long time, all I found was those little honey pots, with wooden servers, at Le Select's table. Well, I won't complain, I'll take my little dried out pretend-baguette and steal a little honey.
ReplyDeleteSweet greetings from V.,
La Honey Pot M.
I just don't get how the French make handwritten signs look so good when here in England they just look cheap :(
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