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Treats of Paris

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How can I blog about Paris without mentioning the food? We didn’t go into the Michelin fine dining experience while there – for one thing, the suitable wardrobe didn’t fit in my small suitcase – but nevertheless, we had some fabulous meals and snacks! Have a look!

Our first coffee break – at La Bossue in Montmartre

A great find – Al Caratello in Montmartre – so good we went back again!

Picking up a morning pastry at Boulangerie Alexine, Montmartre

We visited the Sain Boulangerie near Canal Saint-Martin. This award winning bakery was amazing – you can see them making the bread through the windows at the corner and the lovely lady working in the bakery took the time to tell us all about the baking process and the source of their ingredients. It was a great experience – not to mention how much we enjoyed the things we purchased!

The round flat items are tornades – a crunchy puff pastry with carmelized sugar – absolutely addictive!!

More coffee and pastries!

Pizza and wine in the sunshine!

So what can I tell you about French tacos – google them! Who knew – they were actually somewhat tasty, although I’m really not sure about the french fries in them! 🤔

Dinner at Chez Marie on Rue Lepic was so good!!

We enjoyed wine, baguette and cheese while watching the Eiffel Tower come to life with lights one night – a truly magical experience!

Must have a crêpe when in Paris!

There were many more delicious pastries and meals! Paris is really a gastronomic delight – and although it is known for expensive, fine dining, we found that there are multitudes of affordable eats & treats when one ventures off the main tourist areas! Explore – look for the hand-written menus at the small restaurants and boulangeries!

Cheers,

Bev & Harvey

Streets of Paris

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Just wandering the streets of Paris is a joy! We had intended to use the metro system, which we hear is great, but we found there was always something new to see just by taking a slightly different walking route.

We stayed at the Terrass Hotel in the Montmartre area. We would highly recommend both the hotel and the area. The staff, large rooms and amenities at the Terrass were great. Montmartre is somewhat away from the central tourists and is an trendy area with everything you could want nearby.

The view from our balcony at the Terrass Hotel

Passing by the many shops, peeking in or just taking in the window displays is an activity that delights all of the senses!

The view from the top floor of the Printemps department story is great – just take the elevator up for a free view!

Paris is full of parks and green spaces where the locals and tourists both enjoy the outdoors. One interesting fact – the Parisians do not sit on the grass – there are plentiful benches and chairs for that purpose.

Luxembourg Garden

Le Jardin des Plantes

Palais Royale

Tuileries Garden

The covered passages of Paris were constructed in the 18th and 19th centuries as shopping arcades filled with bookstores, independent boutiques, and eateries. A few still survive and we would recommend searching them out. It’s fun to stroll through and explore a few of the shops.

Around every corner, there is another delightful scene to enjoy. We would encourage you to wander.

We hope you enjoyed our stroll through the street of Paris. We will be back soon with the treats of Paris!

Cheers,

Bev & Harvey