Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Lapin Agile


Every tourist that has visited Montmartre has probably taken this shot.  Lapin Agile was built around 1855 and artist Andrew Gill painted the charming sign of the rabbit jumping out of the saucepan.  Today you can still enjoy French music in this quaint little cabaret.  I will admit that I've never gone in but after reading about it, I will surely go next visit.

Recently I had a nice comment from a new reader who goes by the name of "Lapin Agile". I had a  look at his blog and couldn't believe my good luck.  L'Auberge "Chez Richard" features terrific recipes that I might actually try, but you can also get a great French fix as well.  HOP on over to Richard's blog and tell I sent you!
at

20 comments:

  1. Octavian-Andrei BrezeanJuly 26, 2011 at 12:54:00 AM CDT

    when i first saw the picture i didn't know why it looked so familiar, but after reading the text i remembered that beautiful window in Montmartre :)

    you bring bits of paris every morning in my office :D

    ReplyDelete
  2. this is BelgiumJuly 26, 2011 at 6:29:00 AM CDT

    yes, well know sight in Montmartre. Like you, I have never been inside this place.
    I will now hop over to Richard's blog

    ReplyDelete
  3. Leif HagenJuly 26, 2011 at 7:11:00 AM CDT

    I wonder if they cook a French variety of "Hasenpfeffer" in France? Maybe we could ask our cooking friend, Paula, non?

    ReplyDelete
  4. DarylJuly 26, 2011 at 8:20:00 AM CDT

    I think I maybe the only visitor to Montmartre NOT to have this shot .. I might have been there before it was built .. (kidding)

    ReplyDelete
  5. ADEEYAJuly 26, 2011 at 8:23:00 AM CDT

    Beautiful :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousJuly 26, 2011 at 8:30:00 AM CDT

    I do not have this picture and yet I have been to Montemartre so many times ---thank you -- a fresh look.

    ReplyDelete
  7. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 26, 2011 at 8:34:00 AM CDT

    You're right Virginia, I do have this almost exact picture, love the green and the ivy growing all around the window. Ah! fond memories, thank you.

    ReplyDelete
  8. AmandaJuly 26, 2011 at 10:10:00 AM CDT

    Oh dear! Another blog to add to my long list. Richard's recipes are wonderful.

    ReplyDelete
  9. UnknownJuly 26, 2011 at 11:30:00 AM CDT

    J' aime cet lapin.
    Bonne soiree.
    Costas

    ReplyDelete
  10. AlexaJuly 26, 2011 at 12:44:00 PM CDT

    I've never taken this shot either, V. And am pretty sure I've never been inside. You've made it look so inviting though, that I think maybe next time . . .
    Thanks for the link to Richard's tasty blog.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Fábio MartinsJuly 26, 2011 at 12:48:00 PM CDT

    Very interesting this exemplar

    ReplyDelete
  12. VPJuly 26, 2011 at 1:54:00 PM CDT

    It is usually a bit crowded by tourists, but always nice to be seen!

    ReplyDelete
  13. VPJuly 26, 2011 at 1:54:00 PM CDT

    This comment has been removed by the author.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Auberge chez RichardJuly 26, 2011 at 2:53:00 PM CDT

    Merci beaucoup Madame!! Et mes compliments pour un blog tout à fait "super"! Mon resto et ouvert 24/7 Bon Appétit!
    Lapin

    ReplyDelete
  15. Paris PaulJuly 26, 2011 at 2:59:00 PM CDT

    Love the colors, Virginia. Very vibrant!

    ReplyDelete
  16. VirginiaJuly 26, 2011 at 7:56:00 PM CDT

    Monsieur Lapin, mon plaisir!

    THank you dear readers for hopping over to M. Lapin's blog today and visiting and leaving comments. I told him that my readers could be a rowdy bunch but knew you would love it .
    V

    ReplyDelete
  17. JackJuly 26, 2011 at 9:52:00 PM CDT

    The image of the rabbit is quite familiar but I don't think I have seen the real building in Montmartre. The building and your picture are warm and inviting. Bon appetit.

    ReplyDelete
  18. martinealisonJuly 26, 2011 at 11:37:00 PM CDT

    Sans y avoir pénétré... ce lieu est rempli de charme...
    Gros bisous

    ReplyDelete
  19. MalyssJuly 28, 2011 at 10:44:00 AM CDT

    A mythic place if ever!

    ReplyDelete
  20. GuillaumeJuly 29, 2011 at 4:11:00 PM CDT

    My kind of restaurant, at least in look.

    ReplyDelete

Merci pour votre comment!