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It’s a beautiful, crisp, Saturday morning in “ It’s a beautiful, crisp, Saturday morning in “the village” . As of today, stage 1 of the “déconfinement” starts. Two main reasons to rejoice: All non-essential businesses are re-opening (except cafés, bars and restaurants, who are none too happy.) We are now allowed to exercise and enjoy the outdoors for up to 3 hours a day within a 20km (12 miles) radius. Big improvement! . Let’s proceed cautiously and be grateful for every opportunity to feel fresh air on our faces . In a few hours I will be taking France with Véro club members on a stroll around the neighborhood at dusk . Don’t miss our public live-streamed walk on Sunday! (details in my previous post) . Bon samedi! . Véro . #paris75017 #lesbatignolles #saturdaymorning . #Paris #parisienne #parismood #seemyparis #thisisparis #wheninparis #lavieparisienne #parisianblogger #parisienne #francewithvero
Bonjour! . Some of my American friends have found Bonjour! . Some of my American friends have found themselves isolated from loved ones during the long Thanksgiving weekend . Time to cheer them up: On my way back from the suburbs on Sunday, I will be taking viewers on a Facebook live-streamed stroll somewhere in Paris. No planned route this time. We will enjoy Parisian street vibes… at dusk, and at night! . Join us if you miss Paris and need company. You friends are welcome too! . Facebook Live - Sunday November 29 - 5:00pm Paris (8:00am PST, 11:00am EST) . That’s not all: On Saturday at 5:00pm, Club Members will head to a private Facebook group where I will be taking them on another stroll around my neighborhood, and a famous local market street. It’s not too late to join them. Look up the many perks of Club Membership on Patreon (Link in Bio) . #Paris #parisienne #parismood #seemyparis #thisisparis #wheninparis #lavieparisienne #parisianblogger #parisienne #francewithvero #tourguide #livestreaming
Slideshow . Les Batignolles, Paris’s 17th arrond Slideshow . Les Batignolles, Paris’s 17th arrondissement . Here, locals can pretend they live in a village outside the French capital, until glorious 19th century and Art Nouveau architecture reminds them they are still in Paris . Like many city dwellers, I feel trapped during the ongoing lockdown. Feeling grateful there’s so much beauty within a 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) radius of my apartment, to cheer me up as I walk around “the perimeter” . Is it the end of the lockdown yet? My bags, favorite boots and I are ready . #Paris75017 #batignolles #streetartparis #artnouveau @tomadee #Paris #parisienne #parismood #seemyparis #thisisparis #wheninparis #lavieparisienne #parisianblogger #parisienne #francewithvero
You know a new desk, however diminutive, will do j You know a new desk, however diminutive, will do just fine when there’s enough room for your laptop and a delicious goûter . It’s been a productive day: Just this week, my Club Members will get treated to exclusive photos of the 19th century mansions we toured on Saturday (Replay on YouTube,) the latest edition of “Véro’s musings,” (a monthly audio recording in French with bilingual transcripts,) and… if they are very, very good, they may join me on a stroll along my favorite Parisian market street, la rue de Lévis, this weekend . Oh, and I may also have captured a video tour of a magical private street during my daily exercise hour. We are not going to slack off, or let digicodes stop us, as we explore off-the-beaten path Paris, are we? 😉 . For now, it’s time to relax and enjoy “le goûter” (brioche à la praline, dark chocolate, and Roibos tea) Got all the food groups in, I think . Prenez soin de vous. Be well . Véro . #Paris75017 #goûter #goûtertime #letthemeatbrioche #atmydesk #lockdown2 #Paris #parisienne #parismood #seemyparis #thisisparis #wheninparis #lavieparisienne #parisianblogger #parisienne #francewithvero
Traipsed through “Haussmann Central” tonight o Traipsed through “Haussmann Central” tonight on my way back from the suburbs where I met my parents, our first Sunday “en famille” in 5 weeks . Paris at dusk, even along empty streets, is always a sight to behold . #paris75008 #garesaintlazare #haussmann #haussmannien . #Paris #parisienne #parismood #seemyparis #thisisparis #wheninparis #lavieparisienne #parisianblogger #parisienne
And so another day of Parisian discoveries wraps u And so another day of Parisian discoveries wraps up . Relaxing at home and enjoying un apéro (Beaujolais Nouveau of course!) with special ladies, Sarah Bernhardt, la Belle Otero, Geneviève Lantelme... and Miss Liberty . I hope you have enjoyed getting to know these fascinating women of 19th century Paris during our Live Facebook stroll around la Plaine Monceau . If you've missed the tour, the replay link is in the Bio . Actresses, dancers, socialites, fashion icons, courtesans, "cocottes:" They were women of la Belle Epoque. They are long gone! It was my pleasure to bring them back to life for you today . Merci for all the lovely comments (I read them all) . Merci for generously filling my virtual tip jar . Bienvenue, welcome, to our new Club Members (Don't forget to pick up the Zoom link for our fun Live chat about favorite Parisian day trips scheduled on Sunday on Patreon . Bon weekend à tous . Véro #Paris75017 #laplainemonceau #belleepoque #sarahbernhardt . #Paris #parisienne #parismood #seemyparis #thisisparis #wheninparis #lavieparisienne #parisianblogger #parisienne
Le Parc Monceau, earlier today. Just me and a bunc Le Parc Monceau, earlier today. Just me and a bunch of Parisian school kids, lining up for our crêpes and waffles outside the iconic Châlet Monceau . What a special treat after scouting for this weekend’s Facebook live streamed walk in my Parisian neighborhood! . Join me on Saturday at 4:00pm Paris, 7:00am PST, 10:00am EST for a trip back in time to Belle Epoque Paris where glorious buildings and entertaining stories await . Your invite is in the Bio . #paris75017 #parcmonceau #plainemonceau #goûter #goutertime #gauffre . #Paris #parisienne #parismood #seemyparis #thisisparis #wheninparis #lavieparisienne #parisianblogger #parisienne #francewithvero
Celebrating the arrival of le Beaujolais Nouveau f Celebrating the arrival of le Beaujolais Nouveau feels different this year, and I am a wee bit nostalgic for past celebrations. Isolation has been the hardest part of the lockdown, without a doubt . Earlier today, I shopped for the fresh produce needed to fix a delicious pot-au-feu (comfort food at its best, a classic of French bistro food) . I couldn’t help stopping by one of the cavistes (wine shops) along la rue de Lévis and chose a Beaujolais Nouveau to sample. This one was the merchant’s favorite, being more full-bodied than the usual offering. Beaujolais Nouveau, as you know, is “nouveau” because it is a very, very young wine . Not all vintages are created equal. Let’s see what this fantastic year brought us (least 2020 could do would be to make it a tasty one, non?) . As I uncork the bottle after my online French class tonight, I will toast all the friends and colleagues I have shared Beaujolais Nouveau with on the third Thursday of November in the past. There have been many . A votre santé, les amis! . Véro . #paris75017 #frenchlife #beaujolaisnouveau #beaujolaisnouveau2020 #francewithvero
{Slideshow} One good thing about lockdowns: They m {Slideshow} One good thing about lockdowns: They make you slow down . Spending time outside becomes such a privilege, especially on a sunny fall day, one makes a point to take it all in, the new, but also the mundane, the familiar sights . On my walk this morning, I stopped for a few minutes to take a closer look at a local Metro station, then off I went, following the street on the way home, past one of my favorite Parisian covered markets (where I picked up a delicious lunch at the Lebanese “traiteur”) . I am grateful to be grounded in the 17th arrondissement. There’s so much to see, enjoy (and share!) for those who take the time to walk... and look around . Véro . #francewithvero #paris #paris75017 #parisienne #parisianlife #metro #batignolles

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