The Holidays are here. Busy time of year. I was sorting through old photos this weekend, looking for inspiration for the traditional Christmas card. I fell into the rabbit hole when I opened some old folders and found images of travels past.
What is it about Paris? I slowed down, and started looking at the photos. Memories flooded back. I smiled. Once again, under the Paris spell. I thought these photos may remind you of special moments you spent in Paris, too.
My nephew, Jules, two summers ago.
La Seine…
Benches, café tables, so inviting…
My old office window by the Seine river,
and the iconic terrace where I celebrated many birthdays and special occasions.
The people of Paris…
Remembering a memorable ride in a bouncy Deuche (2CV) with Junior…
Riding the big Ferris Wheel in the Tuileries gardens on a sunny day…
Taking many leisurely strolls and getting lost in surprising, charming Paris…
Lèche-vitrine, shopping, dreaming…
A ta santé, Paris! Merci… for 35 years of good times and memories!
A bientôt.
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The simple lovely charms of most everyone’s favorite city. Thank you for the transporting mini-trip, Veronique! Elevated my mood. Happy Holidays!
Merci Suzanne. Wasn’t this fun? The idea came to me last minute, I must confess, but I had a great time selecting a few photos… Joyeuses Fêtes en Californie !
Thank you for this charming mini-trip, as Suzanne put it. There truly is something about Paris…I am happy to be going there more often now since one of my daughters lives there.
A daughter living in Paris is the perfect excuse to go often. As a resident, she probably has a slightly different take on the city as we, visitors, do, but hopefully this has been a wonderful experience for her. Happy Holidays, Betty!
Paris is always on my mind. When I arrive in the city I often ask myself why it is that I want to come back every year and as the week progresses I discover why…..thanks so much for sharing your memories. This year I did not go but went to explore Nice instead and used several of your tips Veronique.
Jeanne, you will adore Nice. What a fantastic city she is, and so different from Paris, in many ways, architecture, location, weather, and even street food. I hope you enjoy your visit there. Please tell Nice I miss her. Happy Holidays!
Always, always love a trip to Paris – even if it is a virtual one. Thanks for taking us there, Véronique. I will raise a glass of champagne at the Café de Flore to that! XOXO
A ta santé aussi, Jeanne! You are correct: A virtual trip to Paris is better than no trip at all 🙂
Fantastic photos, Véronique! I especially love “le monsieur à la fenêntre.”
Merci beaucoup Jennifer! Hope the apartment search is going well…
Merci pour la vacances de mon travaille. J’aime les photos. Profiter de la saison de Noël!
Merci Daria. Profite bien de la saison des Fêtes toi aussi !
Le monsieur à sa fenêtre avec son tablier et son béret me plait beaucoup.
A moi aussi, Alain. Je me suis demandé à l’époque s’il était un artiste peintre, à cause du tablier?
What a lovely visit on this very cold damp and rainy day-love the pause it has given me! Thank you.
You’re welcome g. I enjoyed doing this too! 😉
What a delightful stroll around Paris especially that pause in the beautiful Palais-Royale Gardens with Madame and her petit chiens.
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Bonjour Diana. The cool thing about “Madame et ses chiens,” was that the pet on the bench next to her was a cat! He, too, was on leash 😉 Happy Holidays!
I fell under the Paris spell many many years ago maybe during my very first visit as a seven year old admiring the Eiffel Tower at night! Sharing your memories here reminds me of my favourite Parisian moments and sights. Diptyque candles are wonderful! Fabulous photos as always!
Bonjour miss b. I know you have been a francophile for a really long time! I am glad you enjoyed this visual tour of Paris. I wish you and your family un très Joyeux Noël !