Dismal Paris Changes into a Gorgeous Thursday
Bonjour,
What a delightful day we had yesterday…full of surprises for me. And we’re about ready at 5:30am to be out the door to greet our next guests at the airport. As it’s working out, we’re hoping to relay some different interactions on the blog from those of the Ludwigs. It looks like we may have a very nice weekend, weather-wise.
First, I had to return a purchase on Les Champs, and we were able to capture some mid-morning light.
Bernie said I really should see the new Apple Store to which I said, “Really?” Wow! He and Bob saw it while we gals were shopping. This piece of real estate used to be a quintessential apartment building with a Western store on the ground floor. Apple spent two years renovating it and developing something with modern technology in a beautiful historic setting. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. Check out this web site for a full description of the store’s interior. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dezeen.com/2018/11/19/champs-elysees-apple-store-foster-partners-designed-store-paris-interior-courtyard/amp/
Yes, all of this is from the Apple Store which was probably full of several hundred people. It felt almost empty because it is massive. A must see!
I read a favorite blog on Tuesday called “Secrets of Paris.” Highly recommend it. There was a write-up about a place we didn’t know called La Mouette Rieuse on bis rue Pavée. It’s a bookstore which we have passed so many times going to La Poste to mail something. It houses a hidden secret, a unique petite café in the rear. The charming hostess and server named Lily explained the philosophy of the café. They serve small, fresh dishes made from the very best products. The plat du jour that Bernie enjoyed was made with beef sausage driven in daily from a man in Normandy! It was all delicious, affordable and oh, the coffee! It’s roasted and delivered especially for them! We plan to try their weekend brunch with Paula and Tim if they’re game. 
We concluded our outing with a walk through the Jewish area along rue des rosiers. It was hopping with activity, and the lines were long for the traditional fallafel.
So, we’re off for the train to CDG to say, “Bienvenue” to Paula and Tim. Fun days ahead.
L & B
October 11, 2019 @ 3:08 am
A A A = absolutely amazing Apple.
That little cafe looks so Parisian!
October 11, 2019 @ 10:45 am
So excited to follow along and discover new and different adventures in the coming days.
October 11, 2019 @ 10:53 am
I want to live in the Apple store!
October 11, 2019 @ 12:03 pm
Bonjour. It’s 6:30 am in Huntsville, 1:30 in Paris. I’m curious to know if Tim’s eyes are closed and his head is slipping down towards the plat de jour at the cafe near your apartment. This was the moment my body rejected me on Day 1. Apple really did a fantastic job of apPEALing to its core customer. We’re missing the laughs and the history. Only about an hour off schedule after a couple of weary recovery days.
October 11, 2019 @ 12:14 pm
Funny you should ask about Tim. Yes, he almost went to sleep downstairs and said, “we need to walk!” Today is their worst day and then all uphill. The Apple Store is amazing…sorry Cindi didn’t get to see it! Love your puns!
October 11, 2019 @ 12:23 pm
Again, thank you Linda!! Your Parisian posts are the highlight of my morning with my coffee. The Apple store is amazing! I cannot believe how beautiful it is. And I love all of the little nuances I learn about my favorite European city.
October 12, 2019 @ 2:59 am
We will definitely add the Apple Store to our must do list for next year!