Why I love Paris
Jan 8, 2010, 9:20 pm
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Galerie Documents
What:
Vintage poster shop
Where:
53, rue de Seine
Why:
Mireille Romand and her assistants (both named Dominique) are a delight. Every poster in the shop, from €25 to €10,000 has a story and they are more than willing to tell you that charming story. And reasonable prices. I never go to Paris without stopping in to say hi and the walls of my home are decorated with things from her shop.
Vintage poster shop
Where:
53, rue de Seine
Why:
Mireille Romand and her assistants (both named Dominique) are a delight. Every poster in the shop, from €25 to €10,000 has a story and they are more than willing to tell you that charming story. And reasonable prices. I never go to Paris without stopping in to say hi and the walls of my home are decorated with things from her shop.
Jan 13, 2010, 2:16 am
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Aug 30, 2013, 12:11 pm
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Nothing posted here for 2 1/2 years. Thought I might try to revive this thread. I'm leaving for Paris in a few weeks and would love some current FF bits of wisdom.
Thanks
Thanks
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Aug 30, 2013, 8:41 pm
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Marché des Enfants Rouges
Entrances on rue de Bretagne, between rue de Beauce and rue Charlot in the 3rd. Oldest covered market in Paris. Full of all sorts of prepared ethnic foods to enjoy on site or take away. In back row find stall operated by Alain, who makes an incredible wrap in a whole wheat crepe stuffed with organic vegetables and herbs, goat cheese and a drizzle of honey that satisfies even a carnivore. Stalls also sell some fresh produce but the draw is the prepared food.
Tues, Wed, Thurs : 8h30 - 13h & 16h -19h30
Friday, Saturday: 8h30 -13h & 16h - 20h
Sunday:: 8h30 - 14h
Closed Mondays
Tues, Wed, Thurs : 8h30 - 13h & 16h -19h30
Friday, Saturday: 8h30 -13h & 16h - 20h
Sunday:: 8h30 - 14h
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Aug 31, 2013, 8:47 am
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Aug 31, 2013, 10:50 am
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Whiling away the time on a bench under the Chestnut trees at Jardin des Plantes eating the goodies I've just purchased after wandering down quaint rue Mouffetard.
Sitting at a cafe at Place Dauphine and watching a game of pétanque.
Bobette
Sitting at a cafe at Place Dauphine and watching a game of pétanque.
Bobette
Aug 31, 2013, 12:12 pm
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Ditto whiling away the time, but my favorite place for that is the Place des Vosges. Just no place like it in the world!
If you haven't seen it, the Pere Lachaise cemetery is a great place to spend several hours. The thought may seem off putting, but forget that. It's great. Very serene. Lots of celebs there. Get a good map before you go in.
If you haven't seen it, the Pere Lachaise cemetery is a great place to spend several hours. The thought may seem off putting, but forget that. It's great. Very serene. Lots of celebs there. Get a good map before you go in.
Sep 2, 2013, 2:09 am
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If we're talking views, the view from the Tour Montparnasse is great, not least because it's one of the few places in the area where you can't see the Tour Montparnasse...
Sep 2, 2013, 7:49 am
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Why I love Paris
Croissants in the Metro
Sitting in a coffee terrace and observing people walk in a hurry
(only applies if you are on vacation-vacation)
Montparnasse has something on me
Walking the little streets, just keep walking dont look at a map, keep walking and eventually stop for le dejeuner. You will encounter beautiful street and architectural views
Sitting in a coffee terrace and observing people walk in a hurry
(only applies if you are on vacation-vacation)
Montparnasse has something on me
Walking the little streets, just keep walking dont look at a map, keep walking and eventually stop for le dejeuner. You will encounter beautiful street and architectural views
