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Wednesday, 12 October 2011

24 hours in Paris


Wow! What a great time I had with our friends Susan & John in Paris.


We packed so much into twenty fours hours,
sightseeing, shopping, eating.
Hotel d'Alba this way.

Ready for some retail therapy?  Want to see some shops?

Across the road from our hotel is this great shop which specialises in vintage posters.


Further along the street -  "Nonna Bakes"


Cakes like these!


Whilst we're talking cakes.........
fancy a coffee?


How about some fresh flowers to take home?


Not a great shot......perhaps you can see our reflections in the window?


This fabulous shop is angelic

a close up of a miniature shop in the window
 
We found this beautiful place just off the Place du Tertre, Montmartre
 
 
look at the window display!
 
 
just couldn't resist those macarons
 
 
Next time..........sightseeing
 
 
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19 comments:

  1. The French Hutch12 October 2011 at 07:07

    Oh Maggie, thank you for I feel like I've just had a stroll down a Parisian street. How nice of you to meet Susan and her husband in Paris. Looks like all of you were having a blast. Thanks for a trip down memory lane.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  2. Teacup-In-The-Garden12 October 2011 at 07:09

    Great 24 hours! Wish it was mine... :-)
    Markus

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  3. My name is Riet12 October 2011 at 07:29

    Hi Maggie. It sounds like you had a greaT time in Paris. Lovely photo's and lots of memories I am sure.
    Have a nice day

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  4. Lori E12 October 2011 at 07:38

    Everything thing is just so quintessentially French. Ooh la la.
    If only we could bring it all home with us.

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  5. My name is Riet12 October 2011 at 07:52

    HI Maggie. I just red your comment. I did shadowshot once, not sure if it was this one or somebody elses and I liked it but I participate in 6 or 7 memes already . Sometimes I quit one and go to another. It is already a lot .
    Have a nice evening
    Riet

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  6. Pondside12 October 2011 at 07:54

    *sigh*
    This couldn't be anywhere else in the whole wide world but Paris.

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  7. Come Away With Me12 October 2011 at 09:06

    Thank you for the tidbits of Paris flavor! My favorite is that miniature Shop of Angels...! Oh, and the macarons, of course...

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  8. Elizabethd12 October 2011 at 10:03

    There is nowhere quite like Paris, is there?

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  9. Mary12 October 2011 at 10:52

    You really brought a touch of fabulous PARIS to us Maggie. It's such an amazing city, everyone needs to go at least once...........but of course it's even better if you can go more often!!

    I'm just making a cuppa, sure wish I had one of those macaroons to go with it!

    Glad you had such a fun day with your friends. Please tell me they didn't plan to haul that Tour Eiffel home with them???????

    Mary X

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  10. Lorrie12 October 2011 at 11:51

    Ooh, I never get tired of looking at Paris photos. Thanks for sharing your day with us.

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  11. Carol at Serendipity12 October 2011 at 13:32

    All I can say is "Oh, Maggie". What a wonderful time.
    Carol

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  12. Blondie's Journal12 October 2011 at 14:39

    I feel like I was in Paris with you! These shops are awesome and when the day comes that I go to Paris...I want to shop, shop, shop!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  13. GardenOfDaisies12 October 2011 at 18:58

    Thanks for your kind comments on my autumn foliage photo.
    How wonderful to spend time in Paris with your friends. Each of the wonderful shops is more delightful than the last.
    Did I ever tell you that my daughter spent 3-4 weeks in France a few years ago, for a French language and culture immersion experience. She LOVED every single second. They split their time between Paris and Provence. She wished that the visit could have included northern France as well. Next time. :-)

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  14. Geneva12 October 2011 at 19:15

    I hadn't been by for a visit in a while and so glad I came today. What a beautiful post! I feel like I've just been transported! Thank you so much for the inspiring images!

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  15. Sarah12 October 2011 at 20:16

    Ahhhhhh, will I have beautiful dreams tonight! Looks like you had some beautiful weather. It was gray and rainy for us, but who cares? ;-)
    Thanks for sharing the shots. I feel as if I was there with you three.
    Hugs ~ Sarah

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  16. quimper13 October 2011 at 00:24

    more paris pics coming??????
    diane

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  17. The Vintage Chateau13 October 2011 at 08:07

    Oh it's been too long since I've been in Paris. Thanks for letting me Blog travel!
    Karee

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  18. ann13 October 2011 at 18:21

    Paris really has never been on my list of destinations, but I am changing my mind. Thanks for your great photos.

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  19. Calypso In The Country15 October 2011 at 08:11

    Maggie,
    I have enjoyed paging thru your wonderful Paris photos! I haven't been there since 1992 but I LOVE that city! Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit!
    -Shelley

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Thanks for stopping by, your visit just made my day!