Strolling the Left Bank
Bonne Dimanche,
Happy Sunday everyone. As referenced before, many shops and restaurants have been closed for August vacations. Slowly, things are beginning to open back up but not fully until the first of September. We have one more month to go and the temps have moderated quite a bit; we are so thankful for that. The high today will be 79 about 5pm. Right now at 7am, it’s 58!
We will make a quick run to the Bastille market this morning in search of something for my daughter and then enjoy a leisurely Sunday.
Yesterday, we debated on where to stroll around and opted for the Left Bank, no lunch, and a very early dinner while there. We got lost (literally) among little streets and alleyways near rue de Buci. We lucked upon a wedding at Eglise St. Germain and though the pics are fuzzy because of shooting from a great distance, it was fun. Saturday afternoons are definitely “wedding day” in Paris.
St. Germain des Pres and the area around it are the center of the Left Bank for shopping and eating and somewhat equivalent to the Champs on the Right Bank. That’s probably debatable! We hope you enjoy the variety of images as we take you along.
Hope your Sunday is cool and enjoyable!
À bientôt
L & B
August 21, 2022 @ 7:55 am
What a wonderful set of photos! A little down time to just roam around and window shop is a good way to spend a Saturday. Bernie did a very good job on his first selfie!
August 21, 2022 @ 10:17 am
Yes, I thought so too!
August 21, 2022 @ 8:08 am
Darn, you cut off the picture just before the price of the macarons! Im curious how much they are now in Paris… In NYC at Laduree, they were $3.50 last time I was in there… And in NYC, they range from $2.50-$4.25 depending on the place, Or at least those were the prices last time I looked! I paid 3.00 at the Quatorze Juillet fête in July, where four-five streets along Madison Avenue were closed and various French producers had booths. ( including Thermomix, a VERRRRRy expensive food processor)
Paris is looking good. Its time for me to go, hopefully Sept/October!
Amusez -vous bien.
August 21, 2022 @ 9:12 am
Prices for macarons are similar here. But I never buy just one.
August 21, 2022 @ 11:40 am
I’ve actually been enjoying the fake floral facades, but, you’re right, this one was too, too much. Poorly arranged, for one thing. But desserts! Yum!
August 21, 2022 @ 12:14 pm
Your pictures and your post have a sense of relaxation, exploration and frivolity. Tell Bernie he did a good job on his first selfie.
August 21, 2022 @ 12:38 pm
What a delightful day. So happy for cooler temps. Same here in AL. And such luscious food photos. Beautiful church and wedding – there’s nothing like stumbling on a wedding to lift one’s spirits!
Merci!
August 21, 2022 @ 2:02 pm
The cat painted on the wall was cool, some folks really have an imagination. Try Chik fil A for the name of the Japanese restaurant. At least that’s the way the lines look on all between here and the Gulf coast.
August 21, 2022 @ 2:48 pm
Ha!
August 21, 2022 @ 3:03 pm
Every time I think you have seen it all, we see one more day of interesting things…Thenpastry shop is over the top…yum. Thanks for all.
August 21, 2022 @ 3:51 pm
How’s everything at the Villas? Glad you’re following the blog!
August 21, 2022 @ 7:27 pm
Loved the black cat! Wish we could get selfies as good as Bernie’s! So glad you’re having pleasant temps. Still pretty sticky here, tho no more 90’s.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
August 21, 2022 @ 11:43 pm
Yet another delightful post!
So many lovely sights! And those patisseries…..😍
August 23, 2022 @ 12:28 pm
HA! I paid 3.00 a piece but didnt mean to suggest I only bought one! if I could buy one at a time, Id be happy. But I love them and that is not possible!! . I have stopped walking by 70 on Madison Avenue though, That brings me right past Laduree… And as long as I dont pass Laduree, I dont buy them! if I pass, all is over! They are good arent they!!
August 23, 2022 @ 1:10 pm
Oui, oui. We have 3 friends at home who make their own…quite good!