Saturday, October 15, 2011

Café blanc


The weather this April day was warmer than most of the days in June
The sun was warming the terrace
The pain au chocolate was perfection

So

Where was everyone?



at

20 comments:

  1. French Girl in SeattleOctober 15, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    Inside, protecting their eyes and skin from the sun?! Parisians are like Seattle-ites, they are not used to that much light, especially in April! ;-) Bon weekend, Genie. Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  2. winterludesOctober 15, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    during april? but we were in vacation. there were probably more parisians in bretgane or in the alps than in paris...

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  3. s.cOctober 15, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    The cast-iron stands under the tables give it away. France. Have a nice weekend.

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  4. biebkriebelsOctober 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    Maybe to expensive coffee?

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  5. MOctober 15, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I think we were just too early for Parisians and tourists! Delicious pain au chocolat for us and our choice of sunny seating! Bon weekend!!

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoOctober 15, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    It's hard to believe that even in Paris there are some quiet times! Pain au chocolat....oh no Genie, I want one sooooooooooooobadly now!!! Hope that you're enjoying your weekend.

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  7. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenOctober 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Indeed. Where was everyone? Those chairs look especially comfortable for bistro chairs.
    Sam

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  8. VreniOctober 15, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I like these chairs! But maybe the Parisians don´t? They are not really typical for a Parisian café...

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  9. MalyssOctober 15, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Maybe a football match?. In France we have a proverbe: "en avril, ne te decouvre pas d'un fil" It means that we don't trust the weather in april, because it can change very quickly. Maybe everyone was suspicious?.. :o)

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  10. Carrie Waller WatercolorsOctober 15, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    Those white chairs with their wicker pattern are pretty fabulous! I haven't seen an ashtray in a long time, ha!

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  11. martinealisonOctober 15, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    Il est vrai que malgré que ces chaises soient "jolies" ou plutôt "nettes" ne nous invitent pas vraiment à nous asseoir ... Elles font peut-être penser un peu trop à un centre hospitalier.
    Gros bisous

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  12. Sylvia KOctober 15, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Where is everyone indeed!!! Such a perfect place to enjoy some wine and people watch!! Love the white wicker chairs! Marvelous capture, as always, Genie!! Hope your weekend is off to a great start, mon amie!

    Hugs
    Sylvia

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  13. StarmanOctober 15, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    It almost looks like Café de la Paix, in which case I can understand why there are so many empty chairs.

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  14. Paris PaulOctober 15, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    At work, wishing we were outside. :-)

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  15. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Well, they weren't there!

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  16. Shell SherreeOctober 15, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I don't know, but those chairs are very fresh and new looking. Perhaps there was a Wet Paint sign just out of view... Bon weekend, dear Genie.

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  17. RandyOctober 16, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I really like those chairs. Maybe in assorted colors though. Enjoy your Sunday.

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  18. Genie -- Paris and BeyondOctober 16, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    I think that this cafe (Julien) is aiming for the chic austere look, hence the all white chairs. Personally, I prefer the more traditional patterns of dots (Vreni had some last week) or simply bolder designs.

    The ashtrays? Since you cannot smoke inside, the smokers do congregate in the outdoor cafe scenes...

    Thank you, Malyss, for the proverb with its play on words.

    I appreciate your comments and hope that you are enjoying your weekend.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  19. Rob-bearOctober 16, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Café Blanc. Et aussi Café blank (en englais) = Vide de la personne.
    Quelle domage, Génie.
    Mais pain au chocolat, pour tu et M; merveillious!

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  20. JamesOctober 18, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    I always think of Paris as cool weather place because I've only been there in winter and late fall.

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Merci for your comments!