Paris, Je t'aime ...

Lordy, this has been a hectic week, so I apologise for the lack of (a) responding to emails and (b) normal posting.  After the weekend in Paris we had to hit the ground running as it was little James' 6th birthday on Wednesday, followed by his party this Saturday and Sunday... I know... how does that happen?  Anyway, I love children's parties so although my eyes are held open with matchsticks, we are still smiling.. just.

So, enough of the weariness... here is Paris... in all her glory.  And I want to go back this weekend, and the next, and the following weekend.  Our whirlwind trip was not long enough but  I loved every minute of it.

 

We stayed just outside Montmartre, in Place de Clichy, in a beautiful bohemiam hotel along a back street, which had a courtyard garden to sit and sip coffee in, and a constant lovely bustle of people and things going on.

 

Parisians, they just know how to make it look like they make no effort, but its gorgeous.

See what I mean?

These were the bicycles you could hire to just whizz around the town on... I would have loved to but to be honest I feared for my life stepping out across a pedestrian crossing, (the traffic does not like to stop) let alone alighting a bicyclette and hurtling around the back streets of Paris.  Non, merci tres beaucoup.

Honestly, the colours, the streets, the little tables outside the cafes... oh my... my heart just stopped at every corner, and I could be heard squealing at Mr F to take yet another photo.

and to take photos of Parisians taking photos... well, we couldn't help ourselves.

Ohhhhhh

 
and then we found the Marche des Puces, an enormous flea market and antiques menagerie... yep.. HEAVEN ON EARTH ladies.... except for the prices.... mon dieu, the prices. But the eye candy was outstanding...

Voila...

Yes, I'll have all of that, thank you....

Oh, and that will fit in the boot, drive it in....

yes, and everything here please...

Mmmm, I might have too many of those already... oh what the heck .. I'll take the pig.

 

and we'll finish off with one of those, or maybe two, it's been a long day.

Ahhhhh Paris.... you have stolen my heart.... until the next time.

Have a great weekend everyone xxx

Comments

[Carrie]

Hi, what a lovely blog you have! I'd love to visit Paris - you've got me quite jealous!
Carrie xx

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Your photo's are really beautiful.

[Clare Powell]

What wonderful pictures. ..they really give such a great sense of the essence of Paris. Paris holds a big hold on my heart as it was where we honeymooned ten years ago....have a great week

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Fabulous pictures nicky especially the black & white ones!! i just love black & white pics they are so striking!
Looks like you had a great weekend,lets hope you 'sell out ' at the vintage fair so you can go again soon,imagine going to do a bit of christmas shopping!! xx

[Anne Donald]

For all the times I've been to France (starting in 1971 when I worked for BR and went on a 'free pass'!) I have never yet been to Paris - your wonderful photos make me all the more determined to get there sometime soon!!!

[Susannah @ Art Nest]

Oh, these photographs are beautiful! I've visited France but not Paris - I guess that means I'll have to go again!
I'm so happy you loved your pincushion ring!
You are very welcome and Thank YOU!
Susannah

[Gem]

Your photos are stunning - I love the bikes and the lady with her cases, so glam! I've never been to Paris... one day... :) x

[Kathy]

Dear Nicky,

Once again, your photos are superb, capturing the essence of Paris and making me feel as though I went along with you. However, unlike you, I have no souvenirs to show for the trip. Quel dommage!

Kathy

[Funkymonkey]

I can remember staying in a street just off Place de Clichy when I stayed in Paris when I was 18. I loved it - thanks for sharing your beautiful photos with us.

Tracey

[helen]

...you havent said how much that beer cost you!!! :) :)...what amazing pictures...they look like postcards...they would make wonderful cards for the shop...it was so nice meeting you yesterday...you were just as lovely as I imagined...we are sat looking through windows covered with either condenstaion or rain drops (not sure which probably both) it was great last night I watched strictly from my net book...ha ha...well just doing a bit of blogging till it stops raining then will venture out to the loo....love to you and yours and any time Izzy wants a big sister I will pop Polly on a train...

[Guenievre]

Petit coucou d'une française qui lit votre blog !
I'm happy you spent a nice week-end in Paris. We spent a week in Paris last Summer.
It's a beautiful town, lot of beautiful places to visit but ... too much people and traffic jams to live in the capital all the year, lol.
I'm French and I love ........ London .... and all Great Britain !
Have a nice day and sorry for mistakes.

[Estee]

Im drooling. Wonderful photos.

[Michele]

You have managed to catch the essence of Paris perfectly ..
C'est formidable!!!

Michele xx

[Kim]

Sigh...thank you for taking me to Paris, if for just a few minutes. Your photos are stunning. Thank you so much for sharing.

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