Lovely Paris people — oh how I’ve neglected you! It’s been a little while since I posted a new photo set, but the upside is that I’ve got 26 shots of Paris for your eyeballs this time around.
Thanks to all of you for supporting me with lovely comments and likes and subscriptions and such. The French Frye community is growing each week and it’s exciting getting to know you all through the internet and on my walking tours.
Allons-y and on y va — let’s get to the images!
Many areas that surround major museums feel like culinary black holes; it can be pretty tough to find quality food without extortion prices. The Musée d’Orsay area always felt this way to me, but I think I found a nice spot in Cocorico. The interiors are great, including this little nook which is perfect for a private VIP feel. And every plate of food coming out of the kitchen looked really good. You can find it at 5 Rue du Bac (7th arr).Don’t remember the name of this shop but what a beautiful work of art in the window! This is along Rue des Blancs Manteaux in the Marais (4th arr).God I hate getting up in the morning. Even worse in the winter. But sometimes the morning mist makes it worthwhile. This is one of my favorite recent captures.This “living wall” is around the corner from the donut you’re about to see below. You’re looking at Rue des Petits Carreaux (2nd arr).Don’t think of donuts when you think of Paris? A place called Boneshaker will change all that. Owners Amanda and Louis have created a delicious trend of high quality donuts and good coffee to boot. Do yourself a favor and check them out at 77 Rue d’Aboukir (2nd arr). That might sound like a plug or hidden ad, but it’s just me loving this place!These were part of our house’s decoration for a Halloween gouter (afternoon snack) with friends. The French have never fully adopted this holiday, and our house got probably 5 trick-or-treaters all night. With all that affordable dental care you think they’d go hog wild with the candy, but no.I’m a sucker for fall colors so I popped off this shot from my backyard. I wish the foliage could last longer, it’s so fleeting!There’s a lesser-known market called the Marché Saint Quentin (10th arr). What a joy! Ultra local and very visual, this is a shot of some cheese that I couldn’t resist.The dog days of…autumn. Can’t tell if this pooch is sad or just uber cool.The Parc des Buttes Chaumont (19th arr) is where the most Parisian of Parisians hang out. It’s green, it’s open, and it’s one of those places I go to far less often than I should!A scooter in the rain with some nice reflections in the cobble stones. It’s almost as if I’d staged it. But I didn’t.Rue de l’Abreuvoir in Montmartre. This street isn’t a secret to anyone anymore, but it never gets old and at this time of year the doors entice me even more.On my way to give a tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery (which you should join me on!) I found these mums. If you’ve been to Paris you know that the florists don’t mess around. They’re artists just as much as the pastry chefs and handbag designers. Paris is a city of people taking pride in their craft; just one of the reasons I love it to pieces.This might be my favorite photo of the bunch, even though it doesn’t show Paris and even though I’m not a horse person at all. It was at a tiny farm in the suburbs and the light hit this guy just right so I snapped a few shots. Artistically I’m also proud of the crop here (I’m allowed to toot my own horn sometimes, right?).How do you get a unique picture of Montmartre that hasn’t already been taken thousands of times? You start with this reservoir on Rue du Mont-Cenis. After I finish my Montmartre tours and head inevitably to Soul Kitchen for lunch, I always glance up at this beauty.Eglise Notre Dame de Lorette (9th arr) is one of those forgotten churches and for that reason I always delight in walking around it. Nothing but locals here (though in truth there are a few tourists behind the building on Rue des Martyrs and for good reason — it’s a foodie haven).Passage Jouffroy (9th arr) is just a classic, and when I give tours of the Covered Passages I love to show people the treasures ranging from pastries to doll house furniture to Chopin’s old stomping grounds. When the November light hit the ceiling the other day it was pretty glorious.Let’s face it — Rue Saint Denis isn’t the most glamorous part of Paris. In fact if you’re ever curious to see what a Paris prostitute looks like, this is the place. But the area has two incredible old arches that marked the northern entrances of Paris centuries ago. I’m so glad they’re still around! I always feel like I’m time traveling in this area.Not Paris, technically. This was part of a trip to the city of Tours in the Loire Valley. Right outside the big train station is this beauty.A metro entrance in the 2nd arrondissement and another reminder (not that you need one) that Art Nouveau is so special. When I show these entrances to clients, I try to convey the idea of Paris always making aesthetic choices with its municipal and civil structures. That effort alone makes this city one of the prettiest on the planet. As a former art school nerd I’m so grateful to be surrounded by this stuff.The tomb of Chopin at Père Lachaise is the one I could never find during my first visit as a tourist. I still remember that sinking feeling in my gut knowing that I may never come back to locate it. So now when I’m able to share this grave with other travelers I consider it a privelage and a personal victory. By the way Chopin is in this tomb but not ALL of him is here. Which part is missing? You’ll have to take my tour to find out! Or you could just Google it. But let’s face it, my tour would be more fun. :-)Another shot of the farm outside town.And some furry residents of the farm.Another favorite shot of mine this week, sunset at La Concièrgerie. I could have Photoshopped the cranes out of the frame, but let’s keep things real shall we? :-)Le Clos Montmartre, the little vineyard of the 18th district, has a new installation of flowers that I don’t remember seeing in previous years. What a great bonus to this already fantastic view!Another view of Rue Saint Denis and its “portal” that once led you outside of Old Paris. I love blends of modern and ancient so this view tickled my fancy.
Phew, 26 photos — we’ve done it! If you’ve stuck around this long you must be a true fan.
Speaking of which, remember that if you’re in Paris on November 15th you can come meet me during a live episode of The Earful Tower podcast with Oliver Gee and Paris author John Baxter. It’ll be a couple of hours of drinking, mingling, chatting, prizes, and all sorts of fun. Grab a ticket for the event here.
Or you can listen to this latest episode, where my “Corey Story” digs up some intriguing facts about the Nazi Occupation:
Have a lovely day everyone and happy Paris dreaming!
Love your photos & comments! Love Paris – everything about it. Thanks!
Thanks I’m happy to hear it! I’m glad to have you following along. 😃
Loved the post! Glad you found Chopin, I always struggle looking for his tomb lol =)
That cemetery is ridiculously huge! Even after giving bunches of tours through there, there are so many mysteries still. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, I appreciate it!
Yes its also super calm and soothing to walk through, though I might have gotten lost a few times lol.
Happy to comment on good posts. Keep up the good work!
Very nice photos. Tres bon. Sometime could you do some photos of inner courtyard. Id love to see what’s beyond those doors.
Hi Bill, you’re absolutely right, the courtyards of Paris magical. I’m actually thinking of creating a special Paris tour based on that, and a blog post isn’t a bad idea either! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by. :)
It felt rather strange reading your posts and looking at your photographs while I sit in my hotel in Paris tonight! Beautiful, as always. I just arrived here early this morning and walked until I couldn’t walk any more without sleep. I look forward to seeing you for our tour tomorrow. I can’t wait to hear about your tour of the covered passages. I’m coming back in July with my daughter and her family. Perhaps you’ll have four of us then.
Cheryl Mueller
Thanks for the kind words Cheryl! Good on you for trekking all around town — it’s a must! I’m sure you’re now fully in Paris mode. :) I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
The photographs, amazing!!
Love, Julia Linn
Thanks a lot to you! I appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you’re following along. I try to get better and photography every day. :)
Beatiful photographs. I enjoy following your posts. My first trip to Paris was this past August. Looking forward to many return trips.
Thank you Jackie, I appreciate you taking the time to say that! I hope we can meet up next time you’re in town. :)
Love your photography , makes me want to go to paris ! Going to the romantic city in the next summer <3
Was that dog with it’s owner or a stray? The nails looked very well worn, so I has spent much time on the pavement or cobbles. I do hope it is not a stray. What are the pet laws in Paris? Do animals just roam?
Lovely captures again Corey. Diane
Reblogged this on Musings of a Penpusher and commented:
Taking time to reflect on these pictures and anecdotes will most definitely get you longing for more.
Thank you Maureen for always being such a great supporter! Are you listening to the Earful Tower podcast from time to time? You can hear me quite a bit on that these days! Have a wonderful day.
Wow! Great post to get my feet wet and ready for Paris in a couple of weeks. I really look forward to your tour with my friend, Jo. I’m here on WordPress under my “real” name, Angeline, but part of an email to you today as Susie Munoz, a nickname.
A bientôt.
Excellent, I’m so glad I’ll be able to meet you two ladies and show you the charms of my city! Thanks for stopping by and I promise to send more Paris pictures out into the universe. :-) Have a great day and see you soon.
I think the dog is a typical ‘Paris Blasé’…. über-cool not a stray :)
The Concièrgerie shot is wonderful, I really don’t like the building, even after the renovation, and I wonder if it is because of the Police having some of their HQ there or the sad demise of Mme Marie Antoinette.
I’ve never seen a bad photo of the Jouffroy Passage – it’s so photogenic, it’s incredible…. But the funniest bit for me is that you can’t find the Chopin grave. I’m totally useless in any geographical question but I find his grave every time I visit – isn’t that funny? It’s probably only because I’m no longer searching for particular gravestones but just wander about and enjoy what I find by chance.
A very special THANK YOU for the Cocerico. I was there once, after one of my visits of the stunning Musée d’Orsay and I’ve totally forgotten about it. It was a rather small place, quite intimate and very good food & friendly service. I shall hopefully visit them again soon – thank you for helping my brain along. We should really treasure those eateries, they deserve it.
Sorry for the late-ish comment, couldn’t do anything on WordPress.
Thanks for the comments Kiki! Interesting that you don’t fancy the Conciergerie building, I’ve always adored it. But to each his own in Paris! And lucky you, finding Chopin each time! That’s a great part of the cemetery for sure.
Thanks Core, had a great time catching up. Loved the farm pics! Thanks for sharing:)
Oh yes the farm! I have more of those that I hope to share periodically. I like to surprise Paris fans from time to time with livestock. :)
Amazing shots! It motivates me for my trip to Paris next week!
Thanks I appreciate the kind words!
Ooh, I know what’s missing from Chopin, because I’ve been to where it is! Great photos.
Thanks Debbie! I’d love to see Chopin’s heart one day – God knows I talk about it enough. :-)
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Love your photos & comments! Love Paris – everything about it. Thanks!
Thanks I’m happy to hear it! I’m glad to have you following along. 😃
Loved the post! Glad you found Chopin, I always struggle looking for his tomb lol =)
That cemetery is ridiculously huge! Even after giving bunches of tours through there, there are so many mysteries still. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, I appreciate it!
Yes its also super calm and soothing to walk through, though I might have gotten lost a few times lol.
Happy to comment on good posts. Keep up the good work!
Very nice photos. Tres bon. Sometime could you do some photos of inner courtyard. Id love to see what’s beyond those doors.
Hi Bill, you’re absolutely right, the courtyards of Paris magical. I’m actually thinking of creating a special Paris tour based on that, and a blog post isn’t a bad idea either! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by. :)
It felt rather strange reading your posts and looking at your photographs while I sit in my hotel in Paris tonight! Beautiful, as always. I just arrived here early this morning and walked until I couldn’t walk any more without sleep. I look forward to seeing you for our tour tomorrow. I can’t wait to hear about your tour of the covered passages. I’m coming back in July with my daughter and her family. Perhaps you’ll have four of us then.
Cheryl Mueller
Thanks for the kind words Cheryl! Good on you for trekking all around town — it’s a must! I’m sure you’re now fully in Paris mode. :) I’m looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
The photographs, amazing!!
Love, Julia Linn
Thanks a lot to you! I appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you’re following along. I try to get better and photography every day. :)
Beatiful photographs. I enjoy following your posts. My first trip to Paris was this past August. Looking forward to many return trips.
Thank you Jackie, I appreciate you taking the time to say that! I hope we can meet up next time you’re in town. :)
Love your photography , makes me want to go to paris ! Going to the romantic city in the next summer <3
Was that dog with it’s owner or a stray? The nails looked very well worn, so I has spent much time on the pavement or cobbles. I do hope it is not a stray. What are the pet laws in Paris? Do animals just roam?
Lovely captures again Corey. Diane
Reblogged this on Musings of a Penpusher and commented:
Taking time to reflect on these pictures and anecdotes will most definitely get you longing for more.
Thank you Maureen for always being such a great supporter! Are you listening to the Earful Tower podcast from time to time? You can hear me quite a bit on that these days! Have a wonderful day.
Wow! Great post to get my feet wet and ready for Paris in a couple of weeks. I really look forward to your tour with my friend, Jo. I’m here on WordPress under my “real” name, Angeline, but part of an email to you today as Susie Munoz, a nickname.
A bientôt.
Excellent, I’m so glad I’ll be able to meet you two ladies and show you the charms of my city! Thanks for stopping by and I promise to send more Paris pictures out into the universe. :-) Have a great day and see you soon.
I think the dog is a typical ‘Paris Blasé’…. über-cool not a stray :)
The Concièrgerie shot is wonderful, I really don’t like the building, even after the renovation, and I wonder if it is because of the Police having some of their HQ there or the sad demise of Mme Marie Antoinette.
I’ve never seen a bad photo of the Jouffroy Passage – it’s so photogenic, it’s incredible…. But the funniest bit for me is that you can’t find the Chopin grave. I’m totally useless in any geographical question but I find his grave every time I visit – isn’t that funny? It’s probably only because I’m no longer searching for particular gravestones but just wander about and enjoy what I find by chance.
A very special THANK YOU for the Cocerico. I was there once, after one of my visits of the stunning Musée d’Orsay and I’ve totally forgotten about it. It was a rather small place, quite intimate and very good food & friendly service. I shall hopefully visit them again soon – thank you for helping my brain along. We should really treasure those eateries, they deserve it.
Sorry for the late-ish comment, couldn’t do anything on WordPress.
Thanks for the comments Kiki! Interesting that you don’t fancy the Conciergerie building, I’ve always adored it. But to each his own in Paris! And lucky you, finding Chopin each time! That’s a great part of the cemetery for sure.
Thanks Core, had a great time catching up. Loved the farm pics! Thanks for sharing:)
Oh yes the farm! I have more of those that I hope to share periodically. I like to surprise Paris fans from time to time with livestock. :)
Amazing shots! It motivates me for my trip to Paris next week!
Thanks I appreciate the kind words!
Ooh, I know what’s missing from Chopin, because I’ve been to where it is! Great photos.
Thanks Debbie! I’d love to see Chopin’s heart one day – God knows I talk about it enough. :-)