It’s been many years since I was in Paris. Thanks for those wonderful photos which brought back happy memories. I enjoyed the treatise on Louvres and louvers. No matter how spelled they are a wonderful aspect of architecture. Wonderful you had the opportunity to visit and that the weather was sunny.
Aww Paris.. also a place I've always wanted to visit, walk the streets and enjoy the food. I study French for 5 years in hours that's I would go. Sadly , after all these years, I have not visited and my French is rusty. Gorgeous pictures and pastry.. wish I could have one with my tea.
Thank you Alexander for always taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge. Therefore making us learn something every time. Thank you abs keep sharing.
I think I might need a few more pictures to convince me to finally go to Paris ;-). It's only a 3h train ride from Basel. Loved all the facts about the louvers. I had no idea.
I actually saw the TGV (headed for Paris) at the main station in Zurich on Friday night. I was going the other way. It still passes through Aarau (no longer stops here though). I really don't know why I've never been to Paris. Probably too easy to get to.
Does anybody know why they insist on putting chocolate in everything? "Pain au chocolat", "Viennoise chocolat" & "roulade chocolat" - not for me thanks, but that "croissant aux amandes" looks delicious.
A love a bit of language history (see also Twitter comment on "ouvrir"/"ouvrer"), thank you for that. My favorite part of this newsletter - apart from the pictures - was "an involuntary stay that was cut short when he was beheaded in 1793". Nicely put :D. And also Marie Antoinette's last words. If they taught us facts like that in history class, more of it would stick.
Thank you for this virtual tour of Paris - I could theoretically do a day trip and see if I like it. Something tho think about. I've done crazier things.
Thank you for sharing your lovely day in Paris. Wonderful to see happy families sailing the little boats in perfect weather. Paris is my favorite walking city…especially rue de Varenne to the Rodin Museum. Hope you had some delicious meals!
It’s been many years since I was in Paris. Thanks for those wonderful photos which brought back happy memories. I enjoyed the treatise on Louvres and louvers. No matter how spelled they are a wonderful aspect of architecture. Wonderful you had the opportunity to visit and that the weather was sunny.
And suddenly, I see louvers on every church tower...
Aww Paris.. also a place I've always wanted to visit, walk the streets and enjoy the food. I study French for 5 years in hours that's I would go. Sadly , after all these years, I have not visited and my French is rusty. Gorgeous pictures and pastry.. wish I could have one with my tea.
Thank you Alexander for always taking the time to share your wealth of knowledge. Therefore making us learn something every time. Thank you abs keep sharing.
Thank you, Ginna, also for the encouragement!
The streets of Paris! So pretty! And those lovely cafes and bakeries are to die for : )
I miss it too, I will post more pictures next time that I visit Paris
I think I might need a few more pictures to convince me to finally go to Paris ;-). It's only a 3h train ride from Basel. Loved all the facts about the louvers. I had no idea.
I actually saw the TGV (headed for Paris) at the main station in Zurich on Friday night. I was going the other way. It still passes through Aarau (no longer stops here though). I really don't know why I've never been to Paris. Probably too easy to get to.
Does anybody know why they insist on putting chocolate in everything? "Pain au chocolat", "Viennoise chocolat" & "roulade chocolat" - not for me thanks, but that "croissant aux amandes" looks delicious.
A love a bit of language history (see also Twitter comment on "ouvrir"/"ouvrer"), thank you for that. My favorite part of this newsletter - apart from the pictures - was "an involuntary stay that was cut short when he was beheaded in 1793". Nicely put :D. And also Marie Antoinette's last words. If they taught us facts like that in history class, more of it would stick.
Thank you for this virtual tour of Paris - I could theoretically do a day trip and see if I like it. Something tho think about. I've done crazier things.
The food in Paris is indeed another good reason for a visit.
Thank you Alexander, Paris, France (and Leiden, Nederland) the two leading cities of Europe.
I have never been to Paris. It's nice to see it from your photo's captures (-:
It’s a wonderful city to stroll around. I always go back there, like London, New York, Vienna and a hand full of other cities where I feel at home.
Thank you for sharing your lovely day in Paris. Wonderful to see happy families sailing the little boats in perfect weather. Paris is my favorite walking city…especially rue de Varenne to the Rodin Museum. Hope you had some delicious meals!
I did, and I also love the Rodin museum!
Thank you, Alexander, for the lovely tour of one of my favorite cities!
Hi Rena, happy that you like it!
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Thank you 😊
That’s the idea of these kinds of posts; a bit of armchair travel, especially in times where we all travel less.