A Postcard from Paris
Essential tourist shot of Paris
Paris, so lovely, and even lovelier with the crisp, blue skies and sleepy breezes. We went last weekend and blissfully had no rain, and lovely wintry weather. Wrapped up warm, I do love the winter. Just not the rain, unless I am inside and listening to it.
Lots to share but first some photos, and for me a little reminiscing. Back soon with details on where we ate and slept, and what we did there.
Bowlers at Tuilieres, Paris
Watching the world go by
Paris
Caviar and Champagne at Hotel La Tremoille
Baguette to Bistro Walk with Meg of Context Travel - Cheese Tasting at Androuet
Gorgeous lunch at Les Papilles
Perfect French Onion Soup at Brasserie Balzar
... followed by a delicious steak tartare
A bottle of wine for the road home from Le Verre Volé
Comments
Ahhh…’tis lovely. I’ve done the Brasserie Balzar thing too, years ago, after reading Paris to the Moon by Adam Gopnik wherein he describes how the locals “saved” it when it was bought out by the Flo Group. Great read! Great brasserie too! So happy I’m going back next July.
cute photo of you- and that onion soup. mmm mmm mmm x s
Lovely photos. I look forward to hearing about where you went. I used to live in Paris but am somewhat out of the loop now on where to eat when I go back!
Charlotte @gofreecakes
paris, my love! what great sights and food this city has! i am so envious, niamh!
love the cheese tasting pic! Might try that presentation technique myself with the neatly sliced baguette!
Thank you! I’ve always wanted to go to Paris (hubby wouldn’t fly). Wish I were there with you. The food looks absolutely yummy and Paris, tres magnifique!
Caroline
Am dying for a bowl of that French Onion Soup. NOM!
We were in Paris too last weekend and I sat in those green chairs watching the birds on the water. Your photos are lovely and have inspired me to make French onion soup.
Nice cheese pull on that soup! ;) I’m intrigued by the baguette to bistro walk, sounds like a fun way to see some of the city.
Great pics Niamh! Love Paris in the winter, find it much more beautiful than in springtime in fact :)
Gorgeous photos Niamh. I miss Paris (sob!)
lovely pictures! It’s years since I was in Paris – children intervened… tho they’re now getting old enough that we could take them for a weekend. Foodwise, I know it’s a tourist favourite, but I really loved Bofinger; we were sat beneath the coupole (without asking, it was a late lunch so not crazy busy) and had a great meal. I want to go back!
Ooh la la soo lovely! Adore Paris…you’ve captured all the perfect nuances and the snap of French onion soup is jumping off the page, divine! Imen x
Oh my, that onion soup looks divine!
OMG…. I think your cheese soup has a stray onion in it ;o) Lovely pics of one of my favourite cities – lovely in ANY season :)
ahhh Paris! Beautiful pics