Saturday 25 August 2012

Discoveries in Paris

A beautiful hidden square....discovered on the corner of Rue de Seine and Quai Malaquais
It's really easy making new discoveries in Paris.....all you need is a little time to stroll and explore this beautiful city.....there's no shortage of fantastic discoveries to make.

Pierre and I have made so many little discoveries over the last 5 months....we've discovered quaint bistros, fab shops and marchés, hidden squares and gardens, quirky musées, even interesting wall plaques....the list goes on and on.

So...here's some of my favourites......hope you enjoy them.

1.  La Palette....a gorgeous little bistro in St Germain.  We were ambling down Rue de Seine one afternoon when we discovered it.  The terrace, as you can see, is so beautiful...that's where Pierre and I sat.  The interior is also gorgeous...all golden and mottled antique mirrors.  Will have to go back in the winter and sit inside I think.  Elaine...do you fancy a tipple here in 3 weeks time?
Pierre looking très français non?
It was the perfect spot for a champers et fromage.
2.  Food Glorious Food....we only learnt about the food hall at Galleries Lafayette recently.  All our local Saint Georges shops and marchés had closed because of the August holidays....so Pierre and I were so pleased when we discovered this wondrous cave of goodies.  And they even deliver!!!
3.  Hidden squares.....these are dotted all over Paris....we discovered this one in St Germain.  So when it all gets too much and the feet can't take any more....I head for one of these lovely little squares to relax.
A fabulous Picasso bronze right in the middle of the square.....fantastique non?
4.  Fabric Heaven at St Pierre marché in Montmartre.....Jan, my sister-in-law knows about this little discovery of mine.  The two of us had a lovely time there back in April....beautiful linens, silk taffetas, silk chiffons, cottons, striped grosgrain ribbons, tassels.....truly j'adore and prices aren't bad either!
Well I could go on and on.....there's been so many discoveries.......and I haven't even told you about Merci (a really fab store) or the Musée de la Chasse et de la Nature.  It was extraordinary.....definitely one of the most fascinating musées I've been to in Paris.....so I'l have to tell you about it in another post.  You'll adore it.  Here's a little entrée though.  A bientot.
And when we visited this musée, Pierre and I were the only ones there!!  Can you believe it.


P.S.  Off to Berlin for a few days next week....sure to make lots of new discoveries there too!

You may also like my posts on:
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.fr/2012/06/london-calling-ii.html
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.fr/2012/05/luccaa-splendid-gem.html
http://parisallons-y.blogspot.fr/2012/07/top-ten-antwerp.html







12 comments:

  1. Oh, this has to be my favourite post so far. I love your discoveries. We have all seen the famous Paris sights, but these backstreet finds are the true hidden gems and will all go on my next visit list of things to do. More, more, more please.

    Have a great trip to Berlin, another great European city!
    Much love
    Di
    xxxx

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    1. Salut Di...Oh, I've got so much more to tell you....maybe I should start another series!!!

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  2. what fabulous finds + will go on my list "to do". Have a wonderful weekend. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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    1. Salut Peggy...and if you go to La Palette have a champers pour moi!

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  3. I did a post on that amazing museum a while ago....I was also almost alone there and it was wonderful.
    I love your photos!

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    1. Thanks Debra....I'll have to have a look at your post....but it is amazing isn't it!!

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  4. It looks like you are having a glorious time.... I too love the fabric stores and once had to buy a new suitcase to bring home all the fabric I bought there. Enjoy! Looking forward to your upcoming posts on Berlin, another one of my favourite European cities.

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    1. I think I'll have to buy another suitcase too Ingrid...I just can't resist that gorgeous fabric. A bientot.

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  5. Hello there so love all the pics and all the little secret places. It must be wonderful to get to know Paris so intimately. We are back home and enjoying the sun and the coming spring.
    Have a great time in Berlin

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    1. Bonjour Kate...so lovely to hear you all arrived home safely after your enormous trip into the 'Australian outback". Followed your journey via the blog....you had a fantastic time didn't you!!!

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  6. What a beautiful little jewel that hidden garden was...and the yellow and pink linens....not to mention all the mouthwatering goodies. You are soooo lucky!!!

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  7. Fabulous finds Robyn. The food pics look amazing not to mention the beautiful garden. Pierre is looking tres french,indeed. Jude

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