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Paris Diaries : No 4


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I started my morning bright and early at the Trocadero for an exciting photo shoot. I have never had a proper photo shoot in front of the eiffel tower after spending so much time here. I was excited when my friend Anastasia offered to photograph me, especially since it called for a very early morning on a Saturday. I arrived early to people watch and enjoy the sunrise at Trocadero. I had a full belly of croissant and a cafè créme so I was off to a good start. I can’t wait to show you the photos from this morning. I had a sneak peak on the camera and it was very classic Paris with a little Audrey Hepburn. 


Carette 

Carette 

After the photo shoot we stopped for a pastry and a catch up over coffee and tea at the lovely Carette not too far from the Trocadero. Yes, if you are calculating I had two croissants today! But in defense I walked a total of 10 miles and climbed 30 flights of stairs. So I am totally even! right? 


Place de Vosges 

Place de Vosges 

I have friends visiting Paris at the same time as me so it was really important to show them why I love Paris so much. We started at the Bastille market where we picked up cheeses and my favorite apple the Rubinette and explored a bit. I took them to my favorite boulangerie where the baguettes came out pipping hot from the oven. We stood outside and took our first bite. I have shared this moment with so many people over the years. The first bite of a freshly baked, hot baguette on the streets of Paris is pretty perfect. We walked over to Place de Vosges to enjoy our snacks from the market and people watch. 

My friend Tanya asked me later in the day how I decided to move to Paris. The story is that I was visiting in 2011 and walked through Place de Vosges and it hit me. I think I am going to live here one day and I want an apartment right here… Little did I know the apartments in Place de Vosges are a little out of my price range. But just two years later I moved to Paris. I still think it is pretty crazy but so happy that I made it happen. 


Montmartre 

Montmartre 

The first time I explored Montmartre was in 2010 and I didn’t know much about Paris at all. I had a friend show me around and I remember it was pouring down rain so we sat and watched the rain fall at a Montmartre café. I had no idea I would call Montmartre my home just three years later. Today I brought my friends to Montmartre after the market to show them around rue des abbesses and a few of my favorite streets. We climbed the stairs to the top of Sacre Coeur which can explain why my stair count was so high. 

After a late lunch I set off to my hotel to quickly change clothes before dinner. I have friends in Paris that I call my “Paris Family” I will save the explanation for another post. They are traveling to Venice in a few days so we squeezed in a visit tonight. Dinner consisted off five types of cheeses, fruit, baguette, and wine. It was my perfect meal. We sat around catching up on life from the last couple of months. Their apartment is beautiful and they were the perfect hosts for the evening. We finished the night off with pastry from Angelina. 

Writing the Paris Diaries is a challenge because of my long days but I am so happy to be able to record what my days are like and sharing everything with all of you. It seems the posts will continue to stay at this time for the rest of the trip due to my schedule. Thank you to each and every one of you for reading and commenting. XO

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  1. Really enjoy reading your daily posts…they bring me back to a city that I miss that city each and every day.

    • Goodness… how do you edit your comments. I meant to say your daily posts bring me back to a city that I miss each and every day! Thank you for allowing us to follow along!

      • Joellen,

        Thank you so much for following along. The days are so long and I am writing at 1:30 am most nights but it is worth it to be able to bring you with me!!

  2. Your writing style is perfect and your photographs stunning. What fun I am having in Paris with you, Rebecca! Merci!

    • Thank you! I am writing at around 1:00 am so I am happy to know it is not too terrible. I want so much to bring you with me. I am so happy to have you along!

  3. Thank you Rebecca, your words and pictures make me feel like I haven’t left. The view over the Eiffel Tower from the Trocedero was our final jaunt before we left last month. 💕

    • you are so sweet! Thank you! You must visit again soon! I am so happy the construction is finished at trocadero it looks much better without the scaffolding!

  4. Your blog brings to life some of my favourite Paris places and food experiences. There is nothing like biting into a warm croissant or baguette direct from the oven. The shames goes for wine an cheese supper and a little something from Angelinas. It must be time for a little Angelinas hot chocolate…..

    • Yes, a warm baguette or croissant really is the best! It is almost time for angelina the weather has been decent but I will try to go just for you!!

  5. When you mentioned "the first bite of a freshly cooked croissant on the streets of Paris" something happened to me. Firstly a lump in my throat and then tears welled up but controlled. I have visited Paris three times. The longest was five weeks walking the streets every day. I am passionate about Paris and think about it every day.

    • aw! That is so sweet! I am pretty sure I cried tears of joy when I bit into the warm baguette. I am so happy I could bring such a visual emotion to you through the photo and description. I hope you can visit Paris again very soon!