Friday, March 25, 2011

Le Petit Zinc


Today my guest photographer is Allan Gray.  Allan and I met when he wrote to ask me for some apartment suggestions in Paris for his next trip.  After a few emails, we discovered that we share the same addiction....Paris!  Imagine that.  Allan kindly shared this photo of one of his favorite places, le Petit Zinc, in the 5eme near Deux Maggot.  I do believe I peered in at the great zinc bar on my trip in November '08!  Now after hearing his recommendation, I'm adding it to my next "Must Do" list.

I'm including a photo of Allan. He captioned it: "Outside of 'Little Italy' on rue Rambuteau wondering why I don't live here." I laughed and told him I have had the same thought many, many times!

Merci Allan,  for giving me the day off and sharing your photos with us




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19 comments:

  1. JillyMarch 25, 2011 at 2:41:00 AM CDT

    Love Allan's photo AND your photo of him. This will be a great place to visit on your next trip Virginia. Love everything about this place - the doors, the colour of the restaurant, the paintings of course. I'd like to eat here.

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  2. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 25, 2011 at 5:45:00 AM CDT

    How could I have missed this place? It is perfectly Paris with the art deco revolving doors and awning, tiles and paintings... plus there must be a zinc bar inside!

    Thank you, Allan, and how nice to find another Paris addict...

    G

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  3. HarrietMarch 25, 2011 at 7:39:00 AM CDT

    Must repeat Genie's comment: How could I have missed this place? I always stay in the 5e so I will make a point to stop in on my next trip. Great photo - love all the details. Thanks Allan.

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  4. DarylMarch 25, 2011 at 7:40:00 AM CDT

    What a nice looking man ..

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  5. PamelaMarch 25, 2011 at 9:50:00 AM CDT

    Oh what a fab looking place and those art deco doors! Paris looks like a dream!!
    Have a great weekend V !!

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  6. MMarch 25, 2011 at 10:51:00 AM CDT

    Genie, I was asking myself the same question -- we were right by it!! Must add to list -- I have to see those windows! Virginia, thank you for sharing Allan's photo --

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  7. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 25, 2011 at 11:15:00 AM CDT

    Hi, I'm back... This is only one block from the hotel on Rue Jacob and we did not walk down this street. The terrasse can be seen from the St. Germain corner even! The exterior façade was created by Hector Guimard and is in the 6ième arr.

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  8. VirginiaMarch 25, 2011 at 11:25:00 AM CDT

    Genie and Marie,
    So I can expect photos from inside in a few short weeks? You cna be my guest photographer Marie! Genie has her own "baby" ! HA I gotta see that zinc bar again.
    V

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  9. StarmanMarch 25, 2011 at 12:05:00 PM CDT

    I don't remember le Petit Zinc, though I have been to Les Deux Magots several times.

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  10. Maria O. RussellMarch 25, 2011 at 2:07:00 PM CDT

    M. Gray poses for his photo with the grace of a Russian dancer...

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  11. VirginiaMarch 25, 2011 at 2:51:00 PM CDT

    Maria, actually he's an actor. That's pretty close!:)

    Starman,
    We were in a hurry in 08 when we past it. After hearing about it from Allan, I think this place will be visited by a lot of bloggers now! Maybe they'll give him a glass of champagne when he goes back for the free PR!

    Pamela,
    Sigh, Paris is dreamy.

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  12. JoeMarch 25, 2011 at 3:26:00 PM CDT

    I would love to pass through that doorway.

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  13. AllaxMarch 25, 2011 at 4:33:00 PM CDT

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  15. MMarch 25, 2011 at 9:47:00 PM CDT

    Count on it, Virginia ... I'll do my best to get a photo of the interior worthy of your blog!!

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  16. Mrs. VandertrampMarch 25, 2011 at 10:20:00 PM CDT

    I celebrated my fiftieth birthday there! Great place.

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  17. VirginiaMarch 25, 2011 at 10:32:00 PM CDT

    Mrs. V,
    WEll that's one fine place to celebrate one's birthday. :)
    V

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  18. Thirtytwo degreesMarch 26, 2011 at 12:12:00 AM CDT

    Loved this photo of Le Petit Zinc cafe. Who can resist staring? Can't wait to see some of the interior now.

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  19. The Clever PupJuly 12, 2011 at 8:48:00 PM CDT

    Max von Sydow meets Roy Scheider.

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