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Post by mossie on Apr 5, 2013 9:56:46 GMT -5
I recently had a few days in our favourite city, unfortunately my legs don't allow a lot of walking now so this is just a few random shots as I metroed or bussed, about town. I generally visit the viewpoint above the parc de Belleville, although the weather was very hazy  Some murals had been painted on the wall at the back of the amphitheatre. Very clever to allow the swimmers to exit via holes in the walls  There are more rough sleepers than ever in Paris  Another port of call was Galeries LaFayette, which was busy  I had to have a coffee, but needed a spoon to eat it  I changed from the bus to the metro at Place des Fetes, with its much maligned public housing. I wondered if this was a prototype for the pyramid at the Louvre  And did not admire the metro entrance, I had trouble locating the metro without the familiar symbols  and also criticized this modernist stuff  I had my posh meal at le Laumiere and was astonished when the waiter plonked an old saucepan in front of me with my fricassee of champignon starter in it. Perhaps they were short of plates ;D  I had a decent steak, and took this in memory of my wife who demanded that steak resembled boot leather   I went up the Tour Montparnasse but the haze was bad  However les Invalides shone brightly through the clag  and I luckily caught two trains on the metro. The telephoto compresses this line so much the stations appear ridiculously close together  I cannot avoid graffiti, and this van caught my eye  As did this street art  To finish off I treated myself to a new mug  I |
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Post by Happygoin on Apr 5, 2013 10:30:52 GMT -5
Oh Mossie, what fun your photos are. Actually, I think that pyramid looks more like a toppled church steeple, no?
Those French fries looked good enough to pluck off the screen and pop in my mouth!
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Post by Jody on Apr 5, 2013 11:32:45 GMT -5
Mossie my legs have joined yours but the buses are great! The graffiti shots are great I love to photograph it tooo And your meal looks great I"ll have to add that place to my "list"What was the sauce? And did you finish that whoe bottle or did you share??
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Post by mez on Apr 5, 2013 11:45:16 GMT -5
Yum! Just what a steak should look like. Paris is the place I never have to worry about overcooked meat.
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Post by janetnj on Apr 5, 2013 12:25:57 GMT -5
I love that copper pot at le Laumiere. And the steak is done just the way I like it.
Thanks for posting!
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Post by geordy on Apr 5, 2013 12:37:18 GMT -5
Janet, Jody, Happy, and Mez...great minds think alike... the picture of the meal is exactly what I would have commented on in Mossie's altogether entertaining post!
Looks like a great meal Mossie...that's in The Scribe hotel?
45E dej menu looks good!
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Post by mossie on Apr 5, 2013 13:05:17 GMT -5
The restaurant is le Laumiere in the 19e, laumiere.com/ . If you feel like risking it it is within 50 yards of the Laumiere metro. It is very popular with the better off locals and very often one sees family tables of 8 or so. The boss, Eddy Zouari is a real old fashioned restauranteur and was maitre d at la Coupole at Montparnasse. |
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Post by Darcy on Apr 5, 2013 21:57:46 GMT -5
A wonderful photo blog, Mossie, thank you! And it looks like we're all in agreement as to how a steak should be cooked.  |
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Post by Shoesy on Apr 6, 2013 3:20:21 GMT -5
Ooh.....that mushroom starter has me drooling.  Enjoy your new mug ! I'm sure it'll make any coffee/tea taste just a little bit better. |
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Post by geordy on Apr 6, 2013 8:08:35 GMT -5
The restaurant is le Laumiere in the 19e, laumiere.com/ . If you feel like risking it it is within 50 yards of the Laumiere metro. It is very popular with the better off locals and very often one sees family tables of 8 or so. The boss, Eddy Zouari is a real old fashioned restauranteur and was maitre d at la Coupole at Montparnasse. Oh..so now that's two additions to the restaurant list! I had planned a meandering visit to that area this past trip but the weather did not cooperate!  September...... |
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Post by cigalechanta on Apr 6, 2013 10:04:35 GMT -5
Thanks for your wonderful photos!
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Post by Belladonna on Apr 6, 2013 12:38:10 GMT -5
This wonderful report has made my snowy cold (winter is never going to end apparently) Edmonton day a little better. Thanks so much Mossie ! |
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Post by sdtraveller on Apr 8, 2013 13:19:45 GMT -5
We have enjoyed the panoramic views of Paris from both Parc de Belleville and Parc de Saint-Cloud, the latter after stumbling about and walking uphill a lot on a freezing day trying to find the overlook place.
Parc Saint-Cloud is a bit difficult to find one's way in, but quite a marvelous place.
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Post by PariS on Apr 10, 2013 22:18:01 GMT -5
I remember enjoying the view in your first pic with you one fine day in May a few years ago, Mossie! These photos are just what I needed tonight--thanks!
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Post by saintgermain on Apr 13, 2013 8:38:39 GMT -5
Mossie,
I so enjoyed your wonderful photos! They make me feel like I'm back in Paris :-)
Sandy
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Post by denisefrombolton on May 1, 2013 16:45:49 GMT -5
Hi Mossie and everybody. I don't often get over to OPF these days but it is nice to read that Mossie is still visiting Paris and posting his wonderful pictures..
Denise
Love from Bolton
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Post by sistereurope on May 15, 2013 22:22:37 GMT -5
Haven't been here in forever, but logged in tonight and saw these wonderful photos and they made me smile and remember why I love Paris...  |
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Post by mluther216 on May 16, 2013 6:43:44 GMT -5
No other neighborhood is like it in Paris. Some interesting streets are to be found here, many of them meandering, shady ones, with interesting.
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Post by Steve Alten on May 25, 2013 5:55:33 GMT -5
The meandering pace affords travelers a chance to take it all in. Paris, with an overwhelming amount of things to see and do, the city where ...
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Post by framboiseetrose on Jun 28, 2013 18:07:52 GMT -5
Hi everybody,
Like Sister and Denise, I rarely get to OPF these days. I can't get connected at work and I hardly get cell signal at home. Want to say I miss you all!
Mossie, it is good to read about your meanderings. You are truly my favorite Flaneur. But as we get older, the ease of getting around becomes slower. Am speaking personally! Thank you for the pictures. I specifically enjoy the murals and the graffiti.
Bisous,
Lilia
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September......
hahahha