Note de cendrier

Ashtray note

It is difficult to believe that the French have limited smoking to outdoors.  

When I think of the French film there was always a sultry type with a cigarette.  

The restaurants do not allow smoking except on their terraces 

which makes it difficult to enjoy the open-air cafes.  

I was amused by this little note written on the paneled courtyard wall, 

imploring so politely that the smoker use the ashtray provided 

and not throw the butts on the ground.

joyeux anniversaire, Nanette

Courtyard, Rue de Seine

75006, Paris

Café La Palette

La Palette

Night or day, 

La Palette attracts a crowd.

Café La Palette

43, rue de Seine

75006, Paris

 

La Palette - le bar

La Palette

The rainy day refuge was a photographer's delight 

as we enjoyed the classic French fare and a glass of bubbly.  

The weather provided the drama.

Il pleuvait des cordes!

(It was raining cats and dogs - loosely translating here, 

but I am sure that you know some other French expressions 

for an abundance of rain)

La Palette

43, rue de Seine

75006, Paris

Métro Mabillon

Livres - Rue de Seine

Bookstores in Paris are full of treasures:

stacks and stacks of beautiful books, some to be read 

and some just to be enjoyed.

This store is not much larger than you see right here, 

filled to the ceiling.

Rue de Seine

75006, Paris

Gérard Mulot - Pâtisserie

A little something to brighten up your lundi

Gérard Mulot with little pastries all in a row

Miam-miam!

Gérard Mulot
76, rue de Seine

Pâtisserie Gérard Mulot -- Miam-miam!

The pâtisseries of Paris provide a sugar feast for the eyes and Gérard Mulot in le 6ième arr. has a history of delicious offerings, both savory and sweet. The day in June when Marie and I walked past the pâtisserie on Rue de Seine, there was a line of anticipating customers that snaked out the door and around the corner.

According to Carol G at Paris Breakfasts, you stand in line to pick out your treat, you stand in another line to pay, and then you retrieve your pink box which will hopefully contain just what you selected and paid for! Miam-miam!