Sunday we returned to Paris after deciding to skip our two day stay in Rouen. Mr. B had been sick and was still recovering so drove on a few country roads because we love seeing the little villages but by Orleans it was the freeway all of the way.
Monday we went back to the Musee Jacquemart Andre to see the paintings from Finland. Then we headed over to the Palis Garnier but decided to take a break and eat lunch at the Cafe de la Paxi across the street. Had a great waiter from County Cork.
Dinner was at a little restaurant on Ille de Saint Louis and we walked back past Notre Dame and viewed the construction going on there.
Tuesday we enjoyed Market Day on rue Raspil in the 6th and guess what?
Strawberries are in season and they are delicious !
The Rodin Museum was interesting but too many new pieces that made it hard to enjoy. I did love viewing the few Van Gough paintings!
Lunch was at Cafe Deux Magot so I could take some reference photos of waiters for future paintings. It was lovely sitting in the warm sun, drinking a glass of wine and watching all of the interesting people walk by.
Mr. B’s French language skills have been so great. He converses with everyone and gets complements from most. Occasionally someone will correct a word and he happily thanks them and puts it into his vocabulary.
We strolled to Cafe Varenne for dinner that night. It’s a small confortable place with a friendly staff and delicious food.
You didn't miss much in Reims (good luck pronouncing that one, Mr. B) according to my memories from the 80s. I went with my friend Joanne to eat at Boyer, then a 3 star restaurant and it was stellar. Cathedral too, and champagne caves. But all in all it left me cold and we continued on. You must be totally Frenchified at this point after almost 2 months abroad. The language and culture seep into your soul after that amount of time. You'll have to readjust when you return, which must be soon.
ReplyDeleteOops, sorry you missed Rouen, where I've never been. But now you know my thoughts on Reims. Plus Rouen is easier to pronounce
ReplyDeleteThanks for your take on Reims! Just returned home on Monday and still dealing with the jet lag !
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