Arrived in Paris
June 30, 2023 in France ⋅ ⛅ 22 °CWe finally arrived in Paris, the place of our very first trip together. There's always something fascinating in this city, even when you just randomly walk looking for your hotel
We finally arrived in Paris, the place of our very first trip together. There's always something fascinating in this city, even when you just randomly walk looking for your hotel
First dinner in a local bistro near the hotel to start experimenting with the local cuisine. We tried fois gra, cassoulet and french toast. Everything was delicious! A great welcome from Paris.
We spent the morning walking around the Mont Martre area. The weather was not the best, but we enjoyed the romantic and artistic atmosphere. The area is full of artists and bistros and gorgeous viewsRead more
Before stopping for a little rest, we visited this ancient monumental cemetery. There are many famous French writers and musicians lying here and many sophisticated tombstones and family crypts. ARead more
We had an amazing brunch at Le Bousse. A rich buffet of salt dishes and sweets, including local recipes and great classics. An amazing place to stop for resting and having good food while enjoying theRead more
After brunch we took the metro that left us in the middle of Champs Elysees. Then we walked up the famous boulevard to the Arc Triomphe looking here and there to the luxury shops. Another soul of thisRead more
We proceeded to the Trocadero square and from there we admired the amazing view on the Eiffel's Tower. Perfect time for a selfie before heading to the gardens for our picnic.
We ended our first day with a relaxing and romantic picnic in the Champ de Mars. A perfect combination of good wine, delicious food and the amazing view on the Eiffel's Tower while the sun goes down.
We started the second day with a visit to the Ile de la Citè. Even if Notre Dame is still under renovation we wanted to stop by following the steps of our first visit to Paris. We hope to be backRead more
This is a very popular old style library near Ile de la Citè. This old book shop preserves the style of the old Paris librarians and their fascinating atmosphere. A lot of people queue outside toRead more