June 12th, 2011
Here are some snaps from Paris. These are just snippets, some tiny details I managed to catch on camera. The whole experience was so much larger and grander, like the city itself. I’ve never seen so much beauty condensed in ten days.
Beautiful spices at the open air market in Montmartre.
Fauchon cakes on display, I raved about them here.
Lunch at the fresh market in the south Latin Quarter, Rue Mouffetard, my favourite area.
Figs from the same market.
Rouge berry sorbet at Georges Restaurant on the roof top of the Centre Pompidou. The most captivating overlook of the city.
Fruit tart from my favourite bakery in Marais on Rue Verrerie. From there, if you cross Rue de Rivoli and walk towards the Seine, you will find the most beautiful picnic spots with delightful views of the islands.
We went a bit wild at Fauchon, took it all to go and had an unforgettable picnic at Jardin des Tuileries.
Red currants from still the same market in the Latin Quarter. We never get currants in Florida, and it’s one of my favourite berries, so this was exciting.
Vegetable Napoleon from Fauchon.
Some things learned in Paris:
♥ Don’t stress about maintaining your usual eating habits, for you are in one of the food capitals of the world. Even the most guilt-ful food in Paris is so unbelievably fresh, that it’s almost good for you.
♥ Refer to David Lebovitz and other insiders to find unique spots in Paris. Tourist books are only good for certain things.
♥ Even if your French is atrocious, don’t be afraid to learn and use as much of it as you can, it will earn you many smiles and much kindness.
♥ You never know when Eric Kayser will run out of passion fruit eclairs, so plan accordingly.
♥ Don’t underestimate the flavour of mogador macarons at Pierre Hermé. Stock up – you will not find ones that equal them in taste, nor will you ever be too full for one more.
♥ Mandatory with a fresh croissant at Angelina is their hot chocolate, which tastes like actual chocolate, melted into your cup.
♥ Markets, markets, markets. Freshest, cheapest, tastiest.
♥ Don’t be frustrated with the métro and their ticketing system. Use your sense of humor. Even if you are locked inside a station with no one around, you will always get to where you are going. Eventually.
Tags: food, life, travel, travel notes
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Alex says:
What a delicious story via pictures! Those currants look like jewels!
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Beautiful pictures! They are satisfying, yet also acknowledge the grander experience that cannot be photographed, as you said.
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Wonderful, simple pleasures…made me smile:-)
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Very beautiful pictures :) It looks like you had a fantastic trip :)
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Never been, now i really want to go. The architecture, people, food (especially the veggie napoleon) all look so exotic and enticing. As always, you seem to have truly capture the flavor through your lenses and pen.
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Excuse-moi? You came to Paris and didn’t stop in and cook for me ? Sacre bleu! :) Glad you had a great trip – loved seeing the Golubka version of the city I now call home. Come back again soon ok ? And keep up the great blog, can’t wait for more recipes!
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Such a yummy trip!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am drooling! Now you have to make it!!!!!
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Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ;). J’adore Paris ;)
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Absolutely marvelous, fresh and enticing! Thanks for sharing!
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These are fantastic shots! Call me !!!???
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Paris ah!!! and Georgies my absolutlly favorite place .
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i’ve been reading your blog for a while, and I love it so much. Thank you so much.
Incidentally, I just had a macaron from Pierre Herme in Tokyo – it was hazelnut and asparagus, very unlikely and extremely delicious. genius even. -
love it:) I just came back from Paris and you caught some of my favorite things:)
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Hi! I’m currently studying abroad in southern France, and right before returning home to the States, I’ve planned a 5-day visit to Paris. Do you have any suggestions for a vegan? Any restaurant recommendations, perhaps? Thanks so much! And stunning photographs, by the by. :)
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how beautiful! I LOVE Paris, Ive been there a couple of times as a teenager and would love to go back! Those spices are just gorgeous and Im sure extremely fragrant! Thank you for sharing some snippet of your travels!
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looks lovely ;o)
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Beautiful pictures!! Thank you for sharing!
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I like your view of Paris. I’m moving back there after 6 years spent abroad (Switzerland and the US), and I’m going to re-discover my city with a new eye. I always so much love the way most visitors speak of it :) I’m actually dreading leaving California for Paris, but eh, it seems like a nice city (where you absolutely need a sense of humor or you don’t survive).
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Paris last June was heaven and your pictures make me yearn to go again! Yes… one must Zig and Zag whilst dining in France, you only live once and sometimes only get to Paris once! Thanx for the dreamy post:)
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Golubka, your photography is always so inspiring and impeccable – you have such a gift! :)
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Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments, everyone :)
Rebecca, thank you! We’ll have to correct that next time.
hearthstrung, thank you! And wow, I have no words – hazelnut and asparagus, that’s right up my alley, such an unlikely combination for a macaron. Thanks for sharing.
Teniesha, thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, I didn’t seek out any vegan spots while in Paris, but I recommend all the places I mentioned in this post.
Carole, agreed! That’s what I liked about it, it’s not easy, you have to work for it in Paris :)
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Oh, I’ve heard about those veggie napoleons! They fascinate me! :-) How was it?
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Hello :-)
I just discover your blog, and I like it a lot.
The design is sober, and the pictures are lovely.
And, wat a surprise this article on Paris : I live in Paris :-)
It is interesting to see through an inhabitant Paris what Paris looks like :-) -
Hello :-)
I just discover your blog, and I like.
The design is sober, and the pictures are lovely.
And what a surprise to see this article on Paris : I live in Paris.It is interesting to see what Paris looks like through eyes of foreigners :-)
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They were not nice to me and my friends. Ever! They were very rude, I must say.
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Anya Hello, I have a question – your picture of the sorbet at George’s – what camera setting have you used for it? Thanks!
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Your site is my newest obsession. Wish we could be travel buddies ;)
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Kelly Rogers says:
I like your pics. It’s a good think I just ate snacks or else I will get sick of hunger because of your food photos. They look so delicious. I’m sure they taste even better. Sigh. I wish I could eat them. :)
