Bistrot Paul Bert - la terrasse

Bistrot Paul Bert

Only one table was vacant 

but it was well after the serving hours for déjeuner.  

Parisians have a tendency to linger over a meal, 

engaging in conversation.  On a mild, sunny autumn day, 

there is no reason to hurry the afternoon.

When in Rome Paris.....

Bistrot Paul Bert

18, rue Paul Bert

75011, Paris

Une tarte aux figues

Fig Tart

This pâtisserie was filled with tarts 

and the most unusual and colorful was this one of figs.  

Combined with the violet blooms and a perfectly formed pastry, 

this confection looks like a work of art.

miam-miam!

La Pâtisserie - Cyril Lignac

24, rue Paul Bert

75011, Paris

la cocotte - objets gourmands

*la cocotte*

How appropriate that a street of restaurants and bistrots
would also display a boutique of "objets gourmands." 


In looking for the translation of "la cocotte" I found:
darling, honey, love


Based on the website for *la cocotte* the word "hen" seems appropriate.



bon weekend



 

la cocotte

5, rue Paul Bert

75011, Paris

Rue Paul Bert - un bâtiment en rouge et blanc

Rouge et Blanc

This Haussmann era building at the corner of Rue Paul Bert and Rue Cesselin 

has four floors above the street level with wrought iron grills 

and pleasing patterns of red (painted) brick and white stone.  

In the warm months of the year 

almost every window is adorned with plants and flowers.  

I would add herbs to that list.

8, rue Paul Bert

75011, Paris

Métro Faidherbe Chaligny

L'Ecailler du Bistrot - poissons et fruits de mer

L'Ecailler du Bistrot

Situated next door to Bistrot Paul Bert, this restaurant of huîtres (oysters), gambas (prawns), crevette (shrimp), homard (lobster), and many types of fish won my heart.  It is decorated with large wooden boats, maps and painted murals of shellfish.  The blackboard menus feature the daily catch and have a large selection of named oysters. 

 I learned from my experiences at Le Baron Rouge that you order oysters by the number which indicates the size of the oyster and by the beach, such as Omaha Beach.  There are too many choices so you order some of all of them and savor the individuality of each.  Just as the French cherish their baguettes, the oysters are serious business and not to be rushed.  They have a nice selection of wines, and a glass of Sancerre is a perfect accompaniment.

Living most of the year on the Gulf Coast of the US and traveling to other coastal oyster regions (Seattle, Vancouver), my tastes are discerning.  The oysters that I enjoyed at L'Ecailler du Bistrot were perhaps the best ever tasted.  One could close the eyes and be transported to Brittany.

miam-miam  

L'Ecailler du Bistrot

22, rue Paul Bert

75011, Paris

Rue Paul Bert - la porte verte

Rue Paul Bert

Just a few steps from Bistrot Paul Bert 

is this striking green doorway of great height.  

It is complemented by the architectural details, 

the bright red flowers in the window box, 

and a reflection of the building just opposite.

It was a beautiful spot to meet a friend for déjeuner.

24, rue Paul Bert

75011, Paris

Métro Faidherbe Chaligny