Room With A View: Paris
Nous sommes arrivés à Paris!
This will be a short post, as we’re headed out this morning to the Atelier des Lumières to see the Van Gogh presentation. After seeing the Klimt there last December, I really wanted to take le Monsieur.
We’re staying on the right bank this time, not far from rue Saint-Honoré. We did a little shopping yesterday, but only le Monsieur found something…a linen knit shirt marked way down.
It’s hot here, but so far not unbearable. There was a nice breeze last night, so after dinner we decided to take a walk.
There’s quite the carnival going set up in the Jardin des Tuileries, including some queasy-looking rides (check out my Insta Stories). On a whim, we decided to take a ride on the Grande Roue, something we’ve wanted to do for years.
The views were spectacular!
(The cars are enclosed, so there’s a little glare from the plastic.)`
It was a wonderful way to kick off our time in Paris. I’ll be keeping an eye out for summer style trends in Paris, look for more soon!
À bientôt!
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One of my favorite memories is walking around Paris late at night and, on a whim, going to la Grande Roue. I bumped into a friend of mine! We all went up together then went for champagne at Café Marly, overlooking the Pyramid of the Louvre. It was well past midnight and most of the hypercool people at Marly were wearing sunglasses.
The Atelier des Lumières was my best surprise delight ever! Enjoy your experience.
Yes! We went last December following the recommendation here and loved it. We stayed through the entire Klimt series twice (probably not supposed to, but it wasn’t terribly crowded). Have fun and let us know what the new show is like, Susan.
I have a terrible, uncontrollable fear of heights – I have been talked into going up on ferris wheels a couple of times in the last 20 years and hated every second of it, but those were the classic open, swinging seats. I wonder if it would be a little more bearable in an enclosed cabin such as the Grande Roue or the London Eye? I struggle with panic on mountain gondolas, though, so maybe not.
I live in Paris and it’s very hot here so forget about to much boutique shopping and stay with the air conditioned department stores.
Dis “Bonjour” a la Ville de Lumiere pour moi. Surtout si tu t’approches la Place de la Contrescarpe.
Good luck with the canicule. It looks like it’s going to be a brutal few days!
Just found your blog and love it. Enjoy every minute of your time in Paris.
Welcome, and thanks!
How much time would you allot for visiting the Atelier des Lumieres?
Hi Heather, aside from travel time to and from, allow an hour.
You’re brave to have ridden that immense ferris wheel, and you got some wonderful shots with it. Personally, I tend to agree with Mayor Hidalgo on this, but it’s been interesting to watch the politics and see the ride shifted such a short distance. Paris is never static, is it?! 😉
Now Stay Cool!
I so enjoy your posts! I loved yesterday ‘s post on Beaune, especially the restaurant recommendations. Any chance of Le Monseur allowing any shots and /or suggestions regarding his travel clothing choices. I know that my husband would appreciate them.
Oh Ah Big sigh! We have got to get back to Paris! It’s been 8 years and these photos have me on the phone buying tickets for the autumn! You look so pretty in the green tee at end of blog…well you always look pretty! What is the name of this hotel near St Honore? Still thick gray weather here in SoCal!
My grandsons have had so much fun at the carnival. It’s the first thing they mention about their memories of visits to Paris.
We rode it too! We could see the fair from our room at the Regina Hotel, so one evening strolled over. Fun to be at a carnival without the grandchildren in tow! The views were amazing. You betcha – we kissed when the ride stopped while we were on the top!
Amusez-vous bien! @sheilamerle1
I need to get back to France…it’s been three years since my last visit, that’s too long to stay away! Thank you for sharing you beautiful photos at least that way I get my “French Fix” until I return.
Beautiful Paris, I adore it!!! Each time I visit it, I am enchanted by its magic.