La Grande Épicerie de Paris

La Grande Épicerie de Paris

If you are a "foodie" you simply must

make a trip to the Grande Épicerie de Paris,

a part of Le Bon Marché.

Wines, spices, foods from around the world, 

produce, carry-out, pastries, a restaurant, kitchen supplies,

and just about anything else you can think of relative to food.

Did I mention that there is a whole aisle

dedicated to butter!

La Grande Épicerie de Paris

38, rue de Sèvres

75007, Paris

Rue du Bac

Rue du Bac

While his maman was shopping in the store

this petit enfant was captivated by the 

display of Eiffel Towers.

I was wondering how to get this

item into an overhead bin

for the trip home...

rue du Bac

75007, Paris

Il pleut un peu?

The rain in Paris 

brings out the stalker in me.

I had to chase down this gentleman 

with his striped jacket, two-toned gloves, orange scarf,

knee-high boots over skinny jeans,

and the colorful (orange and black) parapluie!

Rainy street

75006, Paris

Paris style

A simple black and white display

but with the style and panache

only to be found in Paris...

Would you believe that this 

covered an entire two-story

wall in...

H&M!

H&M

54, boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

 

Palais Royal - Didier Ludot

Didier Ludot

The exquisite styles of decades past

are offered here at Didier Ludot, tempting haut couture

at unbelievable prices.

The displays suggest not only the dresses

but the jewelry and other accessories of that decade.

You know the place now where

"everything old is new again."

Didier Ludot

Boutique du Palais Royal

Palais Royal

75001 

Repetto - une femme francaise

A study in black and white

soft cotton chemise

and comfortable Repettos

Must be a French girl

Paris portrait

Le weekend - shopping

Weekend shopping

On any given morning 

you will find people headed to their neighborhood market 

or to the street markets.  

You will notice that everyone knows one another 

and that there is a relaxed social atmosphere.

Wish I was headed there this morning...

29, rue de Turbigo
75002, Paris

des gants et des mitaines

des gants et des mitaines

(gloves and fingerless gloves)

This window is as tempting as the fine Paris pâtisseries...

delicious array of colors

The prices are not that much more than some of the elaborate pastries, 

and these will last much longer without any of the calories!

Paris window 

Rue Saint Honoré

75001, Paris

Place Michel Debré

Dressed for the autumn weather with its scattered showers, 

this woman braved the streets with a confident gait.  

She was in chestnut brown from head to toe, 

save the locks of red under her hat.

Must be a French Girl

Place Michel Debré

75006, Paris

Mona Bismarck American Center - l'escalier

Mona Bismarck American Center

This hôtel particulier was built at the end of the 19th century and remodeled by Stéphane Boudin in the 1950s for Mona Bismarck.  The windows, woodwork, and structural details retain the elegance of its origins.  

Mona Bismarck was a philanthropist, a beautiful, wealthy woman who divided her time among residences in New York, Paris, Palm Beach, and Capri.  Her legacy lives on in this museum just across the Seine from the Eiffel Tower with its art exhibitions.  You can even have a party in the ornate premier étage salons with an unobstructed view of the Tower.

Mona Bismarck American Center

34, avenue de New York

75016, Paris 

Des tapis - Rue Paul Doumer

Rugs and Reflection

 

 

Repurposed rugs...

an artful window display

 

 

bon weekend

 

 

 

 

Rue Paul Doumer

75016, Paris

 



Printemps - une vitrine

Printemps store window

Contemplation 

and reflection....

bon weekend

Printemps

Boulevard Haussmann

75009, Paris

Joining James' Weekend Reflections
Look here for so many more.

Palais Royal - un vélo très cher

Palais Royal

If you could read the mark on this bicycle 

you would have an idea of its price.  

Seen in the upscale shop at Palais Royal 

it was gleaming in beautiful reflective silver as if to taunt me.

...still pouting because Santa did not leave me a bike this year...

again!

I am joining in James' Weekend Reflections today.

Take a look at other reflections from around the world.

Marc Jacobs

Palais Royal

34, rue de Montpensier

75001, Paris

Une fille française?

French girl?

Retro bicycle..

pouring rain...

stylish lace-up boots...

black swing-coat...

wicker basket...

and, of course, a precisely wrapped scarf

Yes, she's a French girl...

 Boulevard Raspail (in front of Hôtel Lutetia)

75006, Paris

 

Avenue du Président Wilson - une fille française?

Along Avenue du Président Wilson, 

she walked with long strides in front of the gates of Palais Galliera.  

She was dressed head to toe in shades of gray 

offset by tresses of deep auburn.

Yes, definitely...

must be a French girl

Avenue du Président Wilson

75016, Paris

Joyeux anniversaire, Renée

Galeries Lafayette - prêt-à-porter II

Galeries Lafayette

The fabrics are like candy to the eyes, 

and the designs are stunning.

On each trip to Paris I stalk this department 

and even chat with les vendeuses.   

Sometimes I boldly take my photos 

but love the "askew" appearance of the stealth photos.

I will be back soon for more...

Galeries Lafayette
Boulevard Haussmann
75009, Paris
Métro Chaussée d'Antin La Fayette

Rue St. Honoré - beaucoup de gants

Rue St Honoré

 

 

Oh, yes, let's have a rainbow assortment of these

chic gloves!

 

 

 

bon weekend

 

 

 

 

Rue St Honore

75001, Paris

Au Fil d'Élise

Au Fil d'Élise

This shop with its beautifully detailed vintage clothing 

and fabrics is a delight.  

Elegant lingerie, 

unique accessories, 

and household linens too...

Au Fil d'Élise

2, rue de l'Ave Maria

(at the corner with Rue Saint Paul)

75004, Paris

Must be a French girl

Rue St Honoré


Stylish (but practical) boots 
Short pencil skirt with black tights
Vented raincoat with a flounce
Understated flat leather purse
Coordinated scarf


...and, a peppy cadence in her gait


perhaps not, but I think that she
...must be a French girl

Rue St. Honoré

75001, Paris

 

Café Grevin - rouge, rouge, rouge!

Café Grevin

The saturation of red at Café Grevin is enhanced 

by a sunny afternoon

This cafe is next door to the Musée Grevin waxworks museum, 

and was designed with a domed glass ceiling in one part, 

along with wood paneling.  

The decor is unusual with sorceress mirrors, 

red velvet upholstery and enchanted screens.  

I would be quite content to sit here 

and watch the pedestrians on the boulevard.

Café Grevin

10, boulevard Montmartre

75009, Paris