Alo!
As it turns out, I remember a lot more French than I thought and I am officially the translator and communicator for this trip. It is fun to use it again! I love being able to communicate in another language.
After breakfast we headed out on foot to explore more of this great city. And by explore, I mean we made a beeline to the closest chocolaterie.
You do not window shop in here!
My favourite picture so far on this trip…
All kinds of epic.
I REALLY want this nut butter. I decided to walk away (for now).
I’ll show you what I bought at the end of this post!
Then we were off to explore more and head to lunch before embarking on a city bus tour.
For lunch, we decided on Rotonde des Tuileries.
I started with green tea.
My mom ordered the vegetarian sandwich with cheese and fries.
She loved the sandwich.
Sis had a Greek salad that she also enjoyed.
I had my first French Baguette!
Total swoon. It was about the size of my leg and I ate every bite. I got the vegetarian baguette (without cheese). My version had carrots, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and lentils. It was awesome and the bread was incredible and fresh.
I also had a side of fries.
Then we explored more on foot.
Dessert:
Love locks on the bridge! So romantic. I miss Eric.
Then it was time for our bus tour!
At this point, it is obvious what a beautiful and stunning city Paris is.
I was slightly surprised just how beautiful it was because I have heard from many people that Paris has a reputation for being: 1) dirty, and 2) unfriendly.
All three of us agreed that it is neither. It is one of the cleanest cities I have ever been in and also one of the friendliest. All of the servers in restaurants have been so helpful, smiling, and kind. I really don’t understand where the rumours come from. Paris is A++.
Paris also has a ton of parks, green spaces, and trees. Everyone just lounges on the grass in all of the parks and it has such a cool and relaxed vibe.
And of course people love to watch other people! People watching is a sport here. ;)
I’m trying to convince OSGMOM to walk up the Eiffel tower! :) Monday and Tuesday we are doing tours with our Paris Pass.
Now if you’ll excuse me I have dark chocolate and a pillow to tend to. Tomorrow morning is an early morning (6am wake-up call) as we are off to Champagne country for the day on a tour bus with a group of people. It should be great!
In my next post I will tell you all about our special dinner tonight. This post might explode if I add one more picture…. ;) Hopefully it uploads with this slow internet connection…
Gorgeous! I remember waxing poetic about chocolates amandes and macaroons when I was in Paris. And the people-watching is epic!
I hope the rest of your trip is as beautiful as the pictures you’re supplying us with – thanks for the travel-eye-candy!
Ah I love your pictures and stories! I went to Paris last year with my love. You will have to bring Eric with you next time.
J’adore le chocolat! C’est delicieux! A chocoholics dream
My family and I practically lived off of baguette when we were in France, to which I did not object ;)
It looks wonderful!
When I saw the photo of the two women walking on the street, I started thinking about how I would look / fit in in another country, and I wondered if I would blend in with them… Then I realized it was your mom and sister! :-p You’ve got it down, ladies.
Lol, we must have gone to a different Paris’ then. : ) When I went, it was dirty, rude and it rained the whole time. (So much for Paris in the spring…) I thought Tier was WAY more beautiful.
These are my favorite blog posts ever. I love seeing your beautiful photography well put to use in the amazing city of Paris.
When I went I was also expecting it to be overrated, that the people would be rude, and the sidewalks covered in dog poop – and I found nothing of the sort. Everyone was nice (but I always tried to speak French as much as possible) and the city is beyond gorgeous.
Wow, all of that chocolate is making my mouth water. Yum!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying Paris! It is such a wonderful & stunning city to walk around. Your pics are great- makes me miss France and in particular Paris so much ( although French, I have now been living in Belgium for 3 years) Have a great time in Champagne- quite something too!
So jealous you are in PARIS!! I’ve been once, for three days only and it was a billion degrees lol. Hope you are having a fabulous time–sure looks like it!!
It looks like you are having a fab time. Paris really is a beautiful city and I haven never found it to be dirty or unfriendly either. I love it. :)
Such beautiful pictures! :) It looks like you’re having a wonderful time so far. I can’t wait to read about your adventures (and most of all, see your pictures ;)) in Champagne.
Ok WOW that shop looks like my idea of heaven! And that food, I must go to Paris!
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That chocolat shop looks amazing, and that nut butter sounds great as well. Hope you have a great tour of champagne country!
OH! I love people watching! How cool! Loving the candid shots in these posts! :)
I love these posts! I’m so glad you have internet connection in Paris!
I would LOVE to speak french fluently… Le sigh… ;)
Those chocolate treats all look so beautiful! Looks like you are having an amazing time.
Everything in Paris looks beautiful! I love french :) I take french at school and i’m really interested in the culture.. last year we went to Quebec and Montreal and oh my lordie, i had never seen anything that gorgeous before! The food was to die for, but i don’t think it was very healthy at all.. lots of maple syrup everywhere! French do love their food :) Do they have many vegan options in France? I’m looking forward to possibly travelling there when i’m older! It looked like you had fun :)
Ange, you are so lucky! This is seriously a once in a lifetime experience!!!
Lovely, lovely, lovely. It is such a treat to “tag along” with you on this delightful trip. It almost feels a bit like a vacation to look at the city/cafes/etc through your eyes. Enjoy every minute of each day.
I was in Paris last December and I also thought everyone was so nice! I think as long as you make an effort with the language and are respectful, they are happy to have you. They were some of the friendliest people I’ve met travelling! :)