Strolling for Autumn Color in a Crisp, Cool Paris
Bonjour,
Yesterday was such a pleasant slow day for us which eventually produced autumn blue skies. As always, I’m the day planner, and we decided to metro over to rue Cler, a mostly pedestrian shopping street, for a leisurely lunch at Le Petit Cler, a great little cafe. We’ve often commented that this would be a possible area for an apartment in the future.
While there, we sat next to a lovely couple from Vancouver who had spent the last month in Africa. They were about our age or maybe a little older but fit and enthusiastic about their adventures. They highly recommended that we visit Africa, touting its beauty and the fact that most people speak English. Talk about being half way across the world from home!
We found some “light” theme photos at the Mariage Frères tearoom and made mental note to have lunch here on our next visit.
After lunch, we rode over to one of the lesser known but beautiful parks in Paris, Parc Monceau. Our mission was to hopefully find some autumn color. Bernie’s assessment was that we were a little too early yet. Here’s what we found.
Following that, we strolled toward the Arc du Triomphe on Avenue Hoche which was new territory for us. Then home and dinner in. 
The report on street repairs is actually good because it has blocked all the traffic on busy rue St. Paul making it pretty darn quiet.
We are anticipating several highly publicized art exhibitions which are available this fall in Paris. We already have tickets for the big Leonardo da Vinci show at the Louvre and hope to also see Greco at Le Grand Palais and the madonnas at Jacque-Marc André.
Our round of birthday company begins on November 11 through the 17th. Busy, fun times. We have three different rendezvous between now and then with friends, the first of which is tomorrow with our London friends, Malcolm and Antonia. Can’t wait to see them and talk Brexit!
Have a great day!
L & B
October 23, 2019 @ 5:35 am
Love the autumn colors in the park! Maybe we’ll see some color. Going on a private tour of the Sagrada Familia this afternoon. Will explain later why private.
October 23, 2019 @ 2:41 pm
Oh, so glad you’re getting to see it. Tis amazing, unlike any church I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a bunch! Is the weather better?
October 23, 2019 @ 9:59 am
The picture taken through glass of the flowers in the 5 Star hotel was my favorite of the day! Very interesting reflections! We’re looking forward to seeing Fall in Michigan this weekend.
October 23, 2019 @ 2:40 pm
Safe travels. How is Pongo?
October 23, 2019 @ 11:04 am
Hi Linda
Have you seen the film Tell No One? Part of it is filmed in Parc Monceau
I’m really enjoying your blog
Moy
October 23, 2019 @ 2:38 pm
Enchanté and merci beaucoup! I haven’t seen the film but will look for it!
October 23, 2019 @ 11:59 am
That photo is a winner indeed! There have been so many wonderful ones, so the competition is tough. “Autumn in Paris,” maybe a new song.
October 23, 2019 @ 2:39 pm
Merci! As to a new song, I’ll need the assistance of The Triads!
October 23, 2019 @ 1:11 pm
The last photo is a great one. Surely ranks at the top of the light theme of photos. Superstar indeed.
We are getting our fall colors around Indy as well. While the color looks to be good (as it is looking in your photos) this year, the downside will be the leaves that will have to be gathered and disposed of. Ugh.
October 23, 2019 @ 3:47 pm
I love the autumn colors here and am hoping there will be some when we get there. We have had a much better day today, weather wise. The sun came out for us around 2 this afternoon, making everything so much more pleasant.
October 23, 2019 @ 5:45 pm
Love the header photo (and yesterday’s at the Bastille) and the one with the Ave Hoche reflection is brilliant!
Great about your peaceful street too!
October 23, 2019 @ 9:15 pm
The small city parks and green spaces appeal to us. Are you and Bernie ever able to sit on a bench and watch Paris? Good timing for you autumn color themes today, because we’re heading out looking for some pretty leaves ourselves. The art shows you’re planning on taking in later in the trip sound great – hope your able to allow us to join. I know you are proud of Huntsville – Jim Cantore was really bragging on Huntsville this morning on the Weather Channel. Says its the next great up and coming U.S. city. Thanks for the great colors today — stained glass is always good.