Paris

The Paris Diaries Spring Day 3

After two lovely nights at Le Cinq Codet, it was time to check out. I had time for breakfast and I needed to pack up my luggage. The pastries at Le Cinq Codet were out of this world good and I wasn’t going to miss breakfast.

I had two meetings that day so I dressed in this adorable Rebecca Taylor tiered dress that was loaned to me by my friend Kat. It worked out perfectly. Since I was walking most of the day, I wore my blondo flats.

My first meeting of the day was at the hotel restaurant. I didn’t realize it was still a little cold out and hadn’t warmed up yet. I didn’t pack tights so I had to run out later and grab some before the evening meeting. I always carry my Cuyana bag with me wherever I go since it holds just about everything and it is zipped for safety.

My friend shared some exhibitions that were happening in Paris and also a little history about the Hermès store on the left bank (which used to be the swimming pool of The Lutetia Hotel) I of course then had to walk down to see it again after knowing this. There is a book but it isn’t translated in English or else it would be a book club book. I love learning more about the history of Paris in different time periods. There are so many layers to the city.

I packed my suitcases checked them with the front desk and went for a walk on the Left Bank.

I stopped in Bon Marché since I was in the area. I have to say they have really upgraded the space and added some life into the place. There are some amazing brands and pop ups all over the store. I wish I could have stayed longer to shop. It was fun to see Tata Harper in the space amongst all the French skincare.

If you are on the Left Bank, I highly recommend spending some time here. It was the first ever modern department store.

I checked into my second hotel of the trip at Pavillon de la Reine right in Place des Vosges. This area is so special to me as it is where I decided I wanted to move to Paris. The dream was to live in one of the apartments in Place des Vosges but having a few nights at the hotel tucked right inside is as close as I have come.

My room was a duplex and had a little juliette balcony just off of the room to overlook the courtyard.

I joined Jacquart Champagne for dinner at Le Procope which is the oldest café in Paris. If you haven’t been, I highly recommend it. We sat outside to enjoy the nice weather but the inside is beautiful too.