Paris Rouge - Outside Seating

Les fleurs sont sur la table. My high school French FINALLY comes in handy.

Curbside seating

 In the summer months, Paris cafés often throw open the door for patrons to enjoy the breezes.

Non

When it's pouring rain, la terrasse est fermé. Quelle dommage.

Les chaises noires

If this doesn't scream Paris, I don't know what does!

Super Geraniums

Even in November!!! these café chairs are looking fresh with the lovely geraniums in the background. I have a theory that Paris geraniums are on steroids!

Table et chaise

Sometimes I just stop and snap and have no idea where. Enjoy!

Le café rose et rouge

What could be more fabulous??? Near rue Montorgeuil.

Chaises vertes

rue de Courcelles

75008 Paris

Paris Rouge - Les chaises

This evening, Mary and I dined inside as it started raining.  We were sorry to miss outside dining in these fabulous rouge chairs!

Très Parisian!

Today, we return to Paris from the countryside.  For you Paris lovers I offer... the Café St. Regis.  It has recently been sold and remodeled. I was a bit disappointed to hear from the waiter that all that looks "vintage" is faux. It is still a great photo op and we had a nice dinner there our last night.

Café St. Regis

6 rue Jean du Bally, Île St. Louis

75004 Paris

Cacahuètes

I don't think I've ever been served cacahuètes ( you wouldn't believe how long it took me to learn to pronounce that) with the shells before in Paris.  How nice they provide an empty glass for the shells.  A little taste of Alabama in Paris!

Tables et chaises

Bons souvenirs!

Paris Rouge - Table et chaises

Shabby and ROUGE, I had to stop!

Bumper to Bumper

In Paris, the cars and even the tables and chairs are a tight fit!

Il Fait Froid!

Admittedly, after we left Paris the temps dropped dramatically, but even so, it was pretty chilly while we were there. Most cafés/ bistros have outdoor heaters and many drop thick plastic curtains to keep their patrons warm and happy.  This little café offered something I don't think I've ever seen in Paris, lap robes.  The blue is a nice compliment to the red/white chairs bien sûr.   Vive la France!

Late Night Seating

or early morning. Some 24/7.  In Paris, there's always a table waiting.  

Curve Appeal

There's a café on every corner in Paris, so the competiion is fierce.  This place might have a leg up on the others! "Only in Paris," as I like to say!

Where Is This? - You Know!

You devoted Francophiles know don't you??? Let's see how many can guess.  The brass, the chairs, the columns... j'adore!   Hint, one of my favorite spots for champagne and just about anything!!!

For my Birmingham area readers I will be offering another series of photography classes. Designed for amateur photographers with any type digital/film camera who want to be more creative and learn to take better family and vacation photos.

Community Education South

April 18-May 16

6:00-8:00 PM

For more information:

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Table/Chair Series - Rouge et Bleu

I'll bet you thought I'd forgotten all about my Table/Chairs Series...you'd be right!  That said, this last trip I got some nice ones. You know why these caught my eye! ( and for some reason the leaves did it for me aussi)

Parlez Vous Français??

Some of you have gathered that when in Paris, I'm a purists of sorts.  Although my French is the subject of many snickers, and I do so appreciate having English spoken when I falter,  I do NOT want  "my" Paris "Americanized".  This cute little table/chairs caught my eye and it was only when I downloaded the photos that I realized the whole menu was en anglais,  as well as the coasters, and the worst....smiley faces!  HAPPY HOUR??  Non, non et non... c'est Joyeux Heure! :)