Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Le Verre a Pied II


Back to one of the places I have visited many, many times. It's on rue Mouffetard, and I shared some prints of photos I'd taken with the owner on my last visit. I have fond memories of a few years ago when I had breakfast there and realized I'd left my euros in my room up the street. With my poor French, he understood and let me bring the payment back. I have never forgotten his kindness.  It was nice to reconnect with him.

To repay his kindness, I had a nice lunch there that same day.

I have another reason for featuring Café Nemours today.  Recently I found some delightful black and white drawings of Paris on Etsy.  Artist Annie Poon's Nemours scene caught my eye and I purchased it.  Annie was kind enough to include an extra 8x10 print for a GIVEAWAY!  Thank you Annie for your generosity.  Now all you have to do is leave a comment if you want to enter. I'll draw a lucky winner on Thursday so come back then to see if  your name was drawn!
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20 comments:

  1. TheChieftessFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:09:00 AM CST

    Looks like a charming place!

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  2. This is BelgiumFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:31:00 AM CST

    do I want to go out to lunch with you if you tend to forget your pocketbook? :-) !!

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  3. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahFebruary 1, 2012 at 1:58:00 AM CST

    Charming place and people !

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  4. JoeFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:19:00 AM CST

    How nice to meet such considerate people in this inviting Bistro.

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  5. Leif HagenFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:09:00 AM CST

    Salut chere V de B! How I missed your Paris blog during my trip to India but now I'm back for a daily dose of Paris through your lens! I'm all caught up on your blog!

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  6. Jewel Yet to FindFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:53:00 AM CST

    Very welcoming. I bet it smells delicious even steps away.

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  7. AlainFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:09:00 AM CST

    Une adresse à retenir quand on est fauché.

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  8. DarylFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:48:00 AM CST

    I cant imagine a person would ever be able to say no to you Virg!

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  9. The Clever PupFebruary 1, 2012 at 8:53:00 AM CST

    I love Rue Mouffetard. I don't remember this place though. I ate at Le Piano Muet were the waitress stood over me as I tried to eat the hottest onion soup I've ever had. The place WAS small. I stayed at the Hotel du Pantheon, sort of at the top of the hill and around the corner.

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  10. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:05:00 AM CST

    Rue Mouffetard has something for everyone and you found a gem!

    Your beautiful photos are up on the Belle Inspiration magazine today... gorgeous!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  11. VirginiaFebruary 1, 2012 at 9:08:00 AM CST

    Genie, I haven't seen them. I think Mimi is sending me a widget for the blog.

    Alain, bien sûr! LOL

    Anni, I promise to remember my purse!

    Pup, oh I know that hotel. I think it has a wonderful view!

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  12. Janey and Co.February 1, 2012 at 9:33:00 AM CST

    You have face that can be trusted...and sounds like you are becoming a "regular"

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  13. DoretteFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:06:00 AM CST

    Mouffetard, how do I love thee? Let me count the fromage! I remember walking past here with my group of Teen-Chefs - and even though it was raining it was magique. After de jeuner we went to Eric Kayser up on Rue cocncoMonge.

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  14. DianeFebruary 1, 2012 at 10:42:00 AM CST

    Ive written it in my book for my next visit. Lovely x

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  15. MalyssFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:02:00 AM CST

    Very inviting place!

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  16. AnneFebruary 1, 2012 at 11:43:00 AM CST

    S'wonderful!

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  17. ALFebruary 1, 2012 at 4:46:00 PM CST

    This picture just looks and smells of Paris....I love these small cafe. Your tale of trust and kindness when you forgot your money in very endearing V.

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  18. C. R. SpoonerFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:01:00 PM CST

    Your photograph is alive and your lovely story makes it even more so.

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  19. JackFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:55:00 PM CST

    I love your idea of returning with a photo for the owner. He probably lives his life in a way that touches multiple people every day, in just the way he touched you. But, having you return in a later year with a great photo of him and his cafe must have been a very special experience for him.

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  20. MFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:11:00 AM CST

    What a wonderful story ... I find the French are lovely, kind people and very tolerant of those of us speaking un très petit peu d' français. I must dine there next time!

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