Sunday, December 08, 2024

Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Notre Dame

 
Susan B. wrote and asked, “ I wonder if there’s an illustration of Notre Dame in your future?” At first I said no 😬…but after a bit my arm was twisted 🥰

When I went out my door 🚪 yesterday at 11:30 🕦 am, everyone was tearing up my street, dogs 🐕 & all, headed for NOTRE DAME of course 😳

I was headed to the stamp store to see if I could find a NOTRE DAME stamp 🔍 

They only have a NEW commemorative stamp going for 14€ a sheet 😳

And the international stamp (1,96€) takes up half the envelope 💌!! 

Not a good choice…

Bonnie said there was a chocolate NOTRE DAME maybe by Alain Ducasse. Chocolat Valrhona made it and you can view it at Terminal 1 at Charles de Gaulle airport ✈️ 

It took 3,000 hours to create. They didn’t say how many chocolate 🍫 bars went into it 🤔

Anyhoo I headed to Galeries Lafayette Gourmet for a browse.
Maybe I only go to the stamp store so I can end up at GLG around the corner 😀

Always delightful surprises like this clever giant chocolate 🍫 pinecomb from Louis Fouquet.

Speaking of giants…an essential check ✅ on the Pierre Conticini XL croissants 🥐 Never disappoints.
More gigantism from Pierre Marcolini. An XL chocolate 🍫 snowman ⛄️ seems like a very good idea 👍 
Chapeau 👒 de Noël from Marcolini sounds fun 🎉
A fun winter hat browsing at Dalloyau.
Matching hat-dessert from Cyril Lignac.
Outside the streets of Paris were jam-packed. You couldn’t get close to the Christmas store windows 🪟 
Did you watch the inauguration of NOTRE DAME last night?
NOTRE DAME in 2017.
I loved ❤️ how they celebrated the fireman and workers 👏
I was there for the terrible fire 🔥 at Notre Dame. An unforgettable experience. I wish I could have been there last night…
Especially to see Pharrell Williams 
🎵 Sing his Happy song 🎵 
Visit Parisbreakfast shop for more 🎁 delights.
❤️ Have a great Sunday dear PBers 🐻 

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34 comments:

  1. La Table De Nana8:46 AM

    The world is watching:) Well be happy..our postal service is on strike:( Bah Humbug.

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    1. Parisbreakfasts9:24 AM

      VERY HAPPY TO SHARE THE JOIE ❤️

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    2. Anonymous8:19 AM

      I visited Notre Dame today! A mere half-hour wait outside without a ticket, and well-worth it! So beautiful and luminous, it made me cry. . . everything glowing and glistening and stunning. And a Mass was going on, music and acoustics also beautiful. Do not fear the crowds, the queue moves very quickly. An unforgettable experience!

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  2. Bonnie L9:50 AM

    This IS a joyful post, Carol! After all the tears shed during the fire, to see ND so beautifully restored after only 5 years is so moving. Watched ND on tv last night and again this morning for Mass. Such pageantry! Can’t wait to see it in person. Your sketch is gorgeous.

    I was so smitten with le Grand Epicerie that I didn’t see the need to go way across town for Galeries Lafayette Gourmet…until YOU goaded me into it. SO grateful you did! It’s a temple of temptation for anyone that loves French food. ❤️GLG!

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    1. Anonymous10:31 AM

      So much eye 👁️ candy at Galeries Lafayette Gourmet ! I’m so glad you made it over. They are 2 different experiences in my opinion 👍

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  3. Sukicart11:16 AM

    I watched the opening of Our Lady and it was truly glorious - hope and love personified.

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  4. Anonymous11:17 AM

    Love the various chocolates. The pine cone was perfect and the snowman was charming. The stores are fabulous Lynne

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    1. Parisbreakfasts11:18 AM

      They truly are Lynne
      Just looking gives so much pleasure 🥰

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  5. Jeanie12:05 PM

    It has been so joyful to watch the coverage. It's amazing to see how they pulled this off in a mere five years.

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    1. Parisbreakfasts2:54 AM

      Astonishing! I didn’t think it was possible!

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  6. Anonymous1:17 PM

    Thank you Carol! I enjoyed watching the opening on BFM on my phone from the US. Agree the appreciation of fire fighters and restorers was moving. As was the presence of a couple of women firefighters, even if they were all called hommes through the ceremony! Wish I could see the chocolate ND !

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  7. Linda Scott1:28 PM

    Oui ! Great that the firefighters and restoration craft people were honored for their huge efforts to safe and restore this magnificent building !! Really happy to see this and what an incredible work of art the Notre Dame is 💗🇫🇷 💒

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  8. Anonymous1:40 PM

    Thanks for making my Sunday happier here in Texas! Is just what the doc ordered. Blessings!

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  9. Cindy2:49 PM

    Thanks for the inside scoop on ND and all things chocolate! I’ll be curious how you feel once you’ve been inside the bright white ND. Will you feel the history of the place or will it feel fake? Looking forward to your thoughts!

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    1. Parisbreakfasts2:37 AM

      Good point Cindy 👍
      There was something ineffably, I had to look that up -
      Meaning of ineffably in English
      in a way that causes so much emotion, especially pleasure, that it cannot be described: His music is ineffably beautiful. His voice was so ineffably sad that my eyes filled with tears.
      It’s true the old, dark, musty Notre Dame reeked of history…
      https://parisbreakfasts.blogspot.com/2016/12/hello-2017.html

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  10. Anonymous3:25 PM

    I love how your mind works 🔃!!! Thank you for taking us on your little circle tour. A day with a Paris breakfast is always a good day!!! 😘🇨🇦

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    1. Parisbreakfasts2:29 AM

      HA! By your readers you’ll be taught 😀 Big Merci 🇨🇦

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    2. Anonymous12:52 PM

      I was referring to the way you think you take us from one topic to another and return to the beginning again!  it’s beautiful and so satisfying to read! 🇨🇦

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  11. Jerie5:07 PM

    Formidable! J’ai tout regarder sur l’internet. J'étais curieuse par les robes des prêtres. J’ai trouve les infos. https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/08/style/video/notre-dame-vestments-ldn-digvid

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    1. Anonymous2:49 AM

      Merci Jerie,
      For the terrific video. I saw that Castelbajac had designed the new robes & I tried to draw ✍️ Archbishop at the doors..but I wasn’t satisfied. They remind me of Matisse’s chapel.

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  12. Ga5:19 PM

    Can’t wait to see it in person. I never missed a visit there when in Paris.🗼❤️

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  13. Jerie7:21 AM

    Je vois que les couleurs des bateaux dans le jardin de Luxembourg correspond aux couleurs des vestements!

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  14. Kirra6:10 AM

    That is an epic Notre Dame stamp. I didn’t see the inauguration of the new building, should look it up.

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    1. Anonymous12:53 PM

      Oh do Kirra 🙏
      2 extravaganzas in 1 year in France 🇫🇷 👏👏👏

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  15. Anonymous11:13 AM

    The world is so happy that Notre Dame is back.

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  16. Anonymous9:06 AM

    You really capture the Notre Dame vibe — historic yet filled with modern surprises like chocolate sculptures!

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  17. Anonymous9:07 AM


    Going to the stamp store to find a Notre Dame stamp is such a charming idea! Too bad the options weren’t ideal. 😔"

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  18. Anonymous9:10 AM

    Wow! The chocolate Notre Dame sounds like a masterpiece. 3,000 hours of work must have been worth it! 🍫😍"

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  19. Dee Ann4:52 PM

    Yes, watched all of the opening ceremonies of Notre Dame….amazing! Love the honoring of the firemen and builders!

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