The Pleasure of an Ordinary Paris Day
Bonjour,
Perhaps it’s my foot, perhaps it’s familiarity with the area, perhaps it’s loving our little space…whatever it is, we are finding our early days in Paris to be soothing, a little slower, and peaceful. The weather continues to be almost perfect. Literally, it rained a few drops while we were at dinner but shortly subsided by the time we needed to walk home. It was just enough to put a slight chill in the evening air.
We had one small maintenance issue in the apartment which kept us in for the morning. We got to meet our delightful host Marco who has been spot-on with his communication and attention to detail. Such a contrast to last year’s fiasco!
After a light lunch in the apartment, we went to the BHV, the large department store in Le Marais. It’s perfect for one with limited mobility as there is an exit from the subway directly into the basement of the grand magasin. We’ve always enjoyed a delightful small area on the third floor for a coffee which has a tree in the center. How surprised we were to see that it is now an Eataly establishment. Our table overlooked the plaza beside l’Hotel de Ville with its own carousel and watched the children chasing gigantic bubbles from the “bubble man.”
In the late afternoon, we had invited our friend Hannah over for an aperitif and then dinner on Ile St. Louis. Wonderful evening enjoying the food at Sorza, a little Italian spot where we met an American couple from Florida. They were surprised that we NEVER take a taxi but always travel on the Metro or by foot. Lesson learned for any of you planning to come over. The Metro is the world’s greatest people-mover.
Today, I will be consumed with my English ancestry and watch the coronation of King Charles III on the BBC. No one does pageantry like the British!
By the way, we LOVE all of your comments and so appreciate all the kind words. They truly make our day.
À bientôt
L & B
May 6, 2023 @ 10:21 am
Sounds like a perfect trip already, slow, easy, connecting with friends, enjoying the moment. Have fun watching the coronation!
May 6, 2023 @ 10:41 am
Those slow, easy days mean you feel ‘at home’ with no need to rush around to see things. So glad your apartment issue was easily taken care of. Enjoy your Paris time!
May 6, 2023 @ 11:31 am
It’s lovely to read your uplifting posts full of almost perfect weather, meeting friends, settling into to your new abode, while enjoying yours and Bernie’s Paris❤️
May 6, 2023 @ 1:03 pm
A little slower and peaceful-👍🏻👍🏻
May 6, 2023 @ 1:54 pm
My daughter and I are going to be in Paris for 3 days next week and I hope we have nice weather also. Then we go to Toulouse on Friday where we spend one night and Saturday we go to the Chateau de Gudanes (Verdun) for a weekend experience at the Chateau. We are so excited to experience France since neither of us have ever been to France.
I so enjoy your posts – a friend of mine in Huntsville told me about you and I have followed you since your trip last summer.
Thanks for all the tips and hints of where to eat.
May 6, 2023 @ 2:45 pm
Who is your Huntsville friend. Enjoy your trip. It’s a lovely part of France!
May 6, 2023 @ 2:02 pm
Bonjour – I Enjoy starting my day with your Blog
May 6, 2023 @ 2:25 pm
I’m glad things are going well. Yes, the metro is a great way to get from one place to another.
I love the photos, as always. Enjoy your days!
May 6, 2023 @ 4:58 pm
Yes, in Paris,for those of us who love it, anything we do daily is just right. Some days it is going to see an exhibit and others it a great lunch out, and others is a day in the park or at a cafe. Do enjoy and share with us.
May 6, 2023 @ 6:41 pm
I surely wish Paris was good for power chairs, but ur blog puts me in the çenter of everything!
May 6, 2023 @ 7:11 pm
Hi Linda and Bernie, welcome back! So pleased you are happy with your new accommodation… what a relief!
I hope you enjoyed the Coronation today. Wasn’t the music and the day sublime! We’ve been watching all day.
Sending love to you both, Antonia x
May 7, 2023 @ 3:43 am
I watched and thought it was to use your word “sublime.” No one does pomp and circumstance like the British. What was your take of Harry? I read “The Spare.” Have you?
May 6, 2023 @ 9:55 pm
I am glad that you have had good weather! We had an apartment on Île St. Louis for two weeks in December and so enjoyed it. We didn’t eat at Sorza, but it is on the list for our next trip. We prefer to walk everywhere, if possible, and the Metro is a great people mover, but this last trip we decided to use taxis for those longer haul trips to the 20th. Faster and warmer in December.
May 7, 2023 @ 12:53 am
Continuing to enjoy your posts 🌹
May 7, 2023 @ 4:36 pm
Even the title (and content) of today’s post is consistent with this year’s picture theme!
May 9, 2023 @ 2:04 am
I am looking forward to reading your posts! We are coming to Paris. June 21 for the Paris Air Show. My first trip!
Cindy Cht
May 9, 2023 @ 6:23 am
We are supposed to have tickets for the opening night reception at Les Invalides. Perhaps we will see you there!