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On Missing Paris

written by robin

A serene spot in Paris

My recent trip to Quebec City did little to cure my longing for Paris.  As many of you know, my first true love is Italy.  But I do love Paris.  I really do.

And we have been talking alot about Italy lately, but France and Paris are never far from my mind.

You may remember that I did a little ode to Italy awhile back.  If not, you can read it here.

I think it is time I paid equal time to my other passion.  Don't you?

So here are some of the reasons I love Paris and miss her so.

  • The Eiffel Tower
  • that you can see from any of the bridges 
  • that cross the Seine 
  • especially the ones near Notre-Dame
  • where delicious crepes can be eaten on the go 
  • while strolling along the banks of the river
  • with a homemade French baguette in hand 
  • from a famous boulangerie 
  • where accordion players serenade me 
  • near the I'le Saint-Louis 
  • lined with colorful storefronts 
  • like florists 
  • and the famous Berthillon ice cream  
  • and on the way to the Marais 
  • you can stop at your neighorhood cafe 
  • to enjoy a flaky croissant 
  • and a cafe au lait 
  • served in white porcelain, cold to the touch 
  • while you hear the music that is the French langauge being spoken
  • none of which includes the phrase oh la la 
  • or sitting in a Paris garden
  • like the Luxembourg or Tuilleres 
  • so perfect for picnics
  • with chestnut trees, and colorful blooming flowers 
  • pouring over the iron balconies
  • that grace the apartment buildings 
  • with Mansard roofs 
  • that have huge floor-to-ceiling windows 
  • that open toward the inside 
  • and are decorated in the Louis-the something style  
  • from treasures found at the Paris fleamarkets 
  • like Vanves 
  • and Clignacourt 
  • which is just a short Metro ride away  
  • the cobblestones
  • that glisten in the rain 
  • and glow in the evening 
  • lit by the ornate streetlamps 
  • The haute couture
  • in the department store windows  
  • the best French cuisine 
  • prepared by the best chefs 
  • in the best restaurants 
  • with the cheapest red wine 
  • which is still oh so delicious 
  • served in cozy hole in the wall wine bars 
  • along with French onion soup with thick melted cheese 
  • enjoying the best confections, like macaroons
  • perfectly made at Laduree 
  • and wrapped in exquisite packaging 
  • the reserved and delightfully funny and stylish French people
  • especially the women with their scarves   
  • and stiletto heels 
  • and my dear friend, who is an adorable, funny, stylish, French woman 
  • and food blogger 
  • who shops at the best French food markets 
  • and her handsome French hubby, who owns a Pharmacie
  • that has supplied me with some of the best French skin care 
  • and pure French soap from Marseille 
  • and finally, that  je ne sais quoi that is Paris herself. 
  • which is even more beautiful after dark 
  • when Paris is all aglow  

  

  What do you miss about Paris when you are away from her?  Haven't been?  That's ok.  Tell me what you think you'd miss!

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