Saturday, October 6, 2018

Une journee a Paris

It's no secret that I love visiting Paris and as the old song goes, I love Paris in the Springtime, I love Paris in the fall.....
As a young girl I was always fascinated with the City and feel very lucky to have been able to make this journey again. Oui oui Paris!

Sometimes I had to pinch myself after the drapes were pulled back   at the apartment, to see this beautiful view. Looking down at the tree lined streets, hearing cars and people everywhere and happy to say that the bedroom was at the back, with double glazed windows, and was very quiet.

We have stayed at apartments where people seem to stay up all night and make lots of noise and sleep can be hard to come by. Also we had a comfortable King sized bed which can sometimes be rare in this City.

 Tuileries Garden was wonderful walking around and seeing the beautifully kept gardens and seeing the sculptures.
We were very lucky to have perfect weather and only one day was a little overcast and a small drizzle of rain. I loved the Autumn weather, where the sky was  blue and clear.

 Wandering along we can across the triumphal arche of Porte Saint-Denis. Not knowing what this was at the time, we were happy that we got to see this.
It is worth taking a little detour to see this very impressive arch and this used to once be the gateway to the City.
 Over shadowed by the popular sister, L'Arc de Triomphe.
The inscription at the top reads LVDOVICO MAGNO which translates " To Louis the Great"
 I love the painting below, by Jean Beraud, of the Boulevard Saint Denis, around the Belle Epoque era. Everyone looks very elegant 
 

Around every corner there is always something fascinating to see, cobbled streets and interesting buildings


For those with a sweet tooth, there is always some lovely little patisserie shop that would tempt you into buy something to take home.
Now to leave you with a pretty rose and to wish you a happy weekend

hugs
Carolyn
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39 comments:

  1. It's meOctober 7, 2018 at 8:30 AM

    Owww Paris is so beautiful...my favorite city !...💕 love Ria x

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 4:20 PM

      Thanks Ria, and have to say my favourite city also.
      Hugs
      Carolyn

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  2. bailiOctober 7, 2018 at 10:08 PM

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am happy that I found your wonderful blog through ola'ola's comment box

    Paris is up in my wish list either

    You definitely are lucky to visit it again my friend :)

    Loved the view through your window and each place you shared here .such a beautiful city and Eiffel tower OH I just want to stand up there and take panoramic views of enchanting city
    Your way with words is also very interesting!!!

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 4:37 PM

      Thank you Baili for visiting my blog and it is always great to find another blog and I enjoyed visit yours.
      Have a great week

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  3. UnknownOctober 8, 2018 at 2:38 AM

    Beautiful and thanks for sharing your travels with us.
    Blessings
    Love Jeanne

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 4:38 PM

      Thank you Jeanne and huge congratulations to your latest grand baby.
      Hugs
      Carolyn

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  4. Crafty Green PoetOctober 8, 2018 at 2:58 AM

    what an amazing view to have from your apartment!

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 4:41 PM

      It was wonderful Juliet and we almost felt like Parisians going to buy our bread and supplies.

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  5. artemisaOctober 8, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    Congratulations Paris is beautiful and wish goes to know that city.

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you Artemisa and was lovely to discover your blog.

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  6. ClaudiaOctober 8, 2018 at 6:17 PM

    Must have been a lovely time in Paris, my dearest friend! Thank you for wonderful pictures!
    Love and hugs and a happy new week, Claudia xoxo

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 4:53 PM

      Thank you dear Claudia and yes, Paris is such a beautiful city and everywhere you look you want to take a photo.
      Hugs
      Carolyn

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  7. Silvia NegrettiOctober 9, 2018 at 2:24 AM

    Paris is always a good idea! And yes especially in spring and autumn!
    Seems you had great time there, i'm happy for you! :)
    XO
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 4:55 PM

      Thanks Silvia and yes, I agree with Audrey Hepburns quote, that Paris is always a good idea.
      Hugs
      Carolyn

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  8. Red Rose AlleyOctober 9, 2018 at 4:24 AM

    What a wonderful trip you had in Paris, Carolyn. And those desserts look amazing and so Yummy. That is the one thing Nel and Jess always talked about when they visited Paris, their desserts and their food. Thank you for the pretty rose today.

    Happy October!

    ~Sheri

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 4:59 PM

      Thank you Sheri and happy October to you.
      Don't know how the majority of French people stay so slim with all the wonderful food and desserts.
      Hugs
      Carolyn

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  9. Beauty UnearthlyOctober 9, 2018 at 7:55 AM

    Excellent post (as always)!Thank you very much :)

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  10. Mariette VandenMunckhof-VedderOctober 9, 2018 at 1:31 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,
    Glad that you were able to have some special Paris experiences once more. Some favorite places seem to tug at us for returning and we better give in!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  11. Draffin BearsOctober 10, 2018 at 5:09 PM

    Dear Mariette,

    I know exactly what you are saying and how often we have the desire to go back to a place we have visited and loved.
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  12. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieOctober 11, 2018 at 4:54 PM

    Thank you for the lovely tour of your time in Paris, dear Carolyn! It's so nice to have a quiet, comfortable place to stay after a wonderful day of experiencing this beautiful city. The view from your room is so pretty and the pastries so tempting. It would be hard for me to resist!
    Sending hugs xo
    Karen

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 12, 2018 at 7:59 AM

      Thank you Karen and yes, we must have been travelling about the same time, you in Italy and us in France.
      Isn't it so lovely to be able to travel and see new places.
      hugs
      Carolyn

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  13. LianaLaurieOctober 12, 2018 at 7:01 AM

    What a wonderful post, dear! Great photos! I would also love to visit Paris in future.
    Hugs ♥

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 12, 2018 at 8:00 AM

      Thank you LianaLaurie, for your visit and hope that you will be able to visit Paris.
      hugs

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  14. AlessandraOctober 12, 2018 at 10:14 PM

    Pairs is a wonderful city. Your shots are amazing and the pastries sound delicious
    Hugs

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2018 at 3:19 PM

      Thank you Alessandra,

      Yes, the pastries in the shop windows are delicious looking
      Hugs
      Carolyn

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  15. HWIT BLOGGOctober 13, 2018 at 11:22 AM

    Paris have everything!
    Love Titti

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2018 at 3:26 PM

      I agree Titti and always seems to draw us back there again

      Hugs

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  16. Midnight CowgirlOctober 14, 2018 at 8:32 AM

    How lovely to visit Paris!

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    1. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2018 at 3:35 PM

      Thanks and yes Paris is always a good idea, as Audrey Hepburn said.

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  17. Lowcarb team memberOctober 15, 2018 at 12:55 PM

    I felt sure I'd left a comment but can't see it here.
    A beautiful post, I enjoyed reading about your travels and seeing your photographs.

    All the best Jan

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  18. Draffin BearsOctober 19, 2018 at 3:40 PM

    Thanks Jan and I appreciate your kind comment.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  19. Roses, Lace and BrocanteOctober 20, 2018 at 6:20 AM

    I will always be in love with Paris and each visit is quite different.
    No matter the season, Paris puts on a show like no other city.
    The architecture, monuments that have stood the test of time, old Plane trees, gardens, the beautiful bridges crossing the Seine which threads it’s way through the city - it all makes the magic that is Paris⚜️

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  20. David M. Gascoigne,October 26, 2018 at 11:38 PM

    I think that Paris is one of those eternal cities that never quite loses its charm and appeal.

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  21. roughterrain craneOctober 27, 2018 at 12:54 AM

    Thanks for taking me to the beautiful city.

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  22. Down by the seaOctober 27, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    Lovely to see Paris again, it's many years since I last visited, it is a special place. Sarah x

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  24. handmade by amaliaOctober 30, 2018 at 9:15 PM

    A beautiful post, Carolyn. The world is full of wonderful places to visit but there is something special about Paris.
    Amalia
    xo

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  25. David M. Gascoigne,November 8, 2018 at 10:22 AM

    There is little question that if you are into cities Paris is about as good as it gets.

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Thank you so much for visiting Draffin Bears.
It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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