An Ordinary Easy Day in a Very Cool Paris
Bonjour,
This is only Day 6 in Paris but feels so quickly like home to us.
Last night our beloved proprietors at Le Bouquet St. Paul reappeared. We thought they had also sold out, but we discovered they had been on vacation. How nice to see them again!! It is our favorite little haunt which many of you have shared with us. Our friend Barbara Cook painted this spot for us!
We tried a new spot for lunch at the famous confectioner Fauchon on La Place de la Madeleine called Amélie. It’s been in the making for over a year. The food was delicious and beautifully presented but the service not so great. At any rate, we’re glad we tried it. Our espresso was accompanied with one of the famous Fauchon chocolates. 
After a leisurely lunch, we walked toward the opera and Les Galerie Lafayette for a gift purchase. It was a perfect day for walking around. Next stop was around the Gare St. Lazare (train station) to find the Hilton Hotel. I had read about the beautiful bar, and we weren’t disappointed. Classic French ambiance and as Bernie said, “Lots of business being conducted in this place.”
We ate a snack for dinner and then were off to discover the lights we saw up the street from us the previous night. They were indeed from the modern opera house at the Bastille making what appeared to be a tiara on the building.
We strolled around La Place des Vosges just enjoying the area. There are fewer people right now which is wonderful! Here are some light scenes along the way. There are many different aspects to our light theme!
Also some street scenes we thought you might enjoy.
If today is as beautiful as yesterday, we plan to head to Montmartre for lunch. Stay tuned!
L & B
September 20, 2019 @ 10:20 am
We’re thoroughly enjoying the photos!
September 20, 2019 @ 12:55 pm
We’re having fun taking them!
September 20, 2019 @ 10:27 am
Welcome to Paris Linda et Bernie !
Ann Jeanne
September 20, 2019 @ 12:54 pm
Thanks for being so nice to Carmelita and Rick!
September 20, 2019 @ 11:12 am
It sounds like a lovely, laid back, perfect weather kind of day. After your past few hot and crowded trips this must be a delightful change.
September 20, 2019 @ 12:54 pm
Couldn’t have said it better!
September 20, 2019 @ 12:39 pm
Linda,
You and Bernie are so lucky to be in Paris in September with cool weather, lots of sunshine and fewer people on the streets……..it doesn’t get any better than that! Your photos are stunning and I love your light theme. Challenging but very rewarding when it works out. Over the years both of you have gotten better and better as photographers!
We are enjoying every frame. Keep it up and enjoy every day of your sojourn.
Meilleurs amitiés,
Dorcas
September 20, 2019 @ 12:53 pm
So nice to hear from you, Dorcas. Give our best to Dick! Today was indeed Montmartre! Gorgeous and my fav.
September 20, 2019 @ 12:41 pm
About all one could comment on is; Nifty, nifty, WOW! What a delight to start the morning with my stroll through Paris via your eyes.
September 20, 2019 @ 12:56 pm
A cup of early morning coffee with Paris in your sights isn’t a bad way to start the day, I agree!
September 20, 2019 @ 12:42 pm
Love the McDonalds facade. Looks like the Burger King on top.
September 20, 2019 @ 12:52 pm
Ha!
September 20, 2019 @ 12:51 pm
It doesn’t take you two long to adjust to those wonderful, easy going days you have in Paris. So glad that the weather has moderated and is so comfortable for your “strolls”. Pictures are bringing back a lot of wonderful memories from last year. Your pics and descriptions bring it all to life!!! Thanks for bringing so many of us along with you each year!!!!!!!!
September 20, 2019 @ 12:52 pm
Thanks, buddy. Many memories from last year for us as well.
September 20, 2019 @ 3:16 pm
Loving your daily posts. I especially liked the deux chaveux photo. I love that little car!
September 20, 2019 @ 3:42 pm
So does Bernie!!
September 20, 2019 @ 3:27 pm
So happy you have beautiful weather. The kids and I were saying we’ve never been so hot as when we were in Paris!
September 20, 2019 @ 3:42 pm
Oui, I know that feeling!
September 20, 2019 @ 5:19 pm
Montmartre was one of my favorites, but the steps were daunting!!!! So glad y’all are having fun and you’re peeps still own your favorite haunt!!! Much love
September 20, 2019 @ 7:00 pm
So glad to hear from you!! It’s amazing because this morning I lit a candle for you in the beautiful church along rue Abessee going up to Montmartre. How are you feeling?
September 20, 2019 @ 8:19 pm
I hope you bought those flowers for yourself. Or better yet, I hope Bernie bought them for you.
September 21, 2019 @ 4:46 am
Unfortunately, not! Beautiful arrangements like that are probably 50 euros or $55. They were lovely!
September 23, 2019 @ 10:13 pm
Linda,
Your blog is making me want to go back so badly!! I love the idea of Paris in April or September….
September 25, 2019 @ 5:31 am
Great to hear from you and glad you are joining us on the blog