Exciting Paris
I leave for Paris one week from today. Instead of freaking out I thought it would be fun to post some of the things I’m looking forward to most:
– Earlier this year there was an amazing story about American born Jim Hayes who has been inviting 50-60 strangers into his home for dinner every Sunday for the past 30 years. He’s a firm believer in introducing people to each other. I’m dying to sign up for one of his Sunday Salons!
– Paris Plage – ok, so today is the last day of Paris’s “beach” in the center of the city, but still I had to put it on the list as something to look forward to next year. {image via velib blog}
– La Grande Prairie at Bellevillois – a loft garden above Paris that is free and open nightly until midnight through mid-September
– Velib – there are 20,000 bikes at locations literally all around the city. I’ve been practicing. {bike locations shown by purple dots on map above}
– Paris in the Movies – here is a great link to locations all around Paris that have shown up on the silver screen, or don’t miss this to channel your inner Julia Child
– Born in the Streets – graffiti expo at the Fondation Cartier
– Sky-high dining at Art Home (above the Palais de Tokyo) {via budget travel, image by arthomepari/Flickr}
Please share any fun Paris tips below!
Sarah
August 20, 2009 at 2:36 pm //
That bike map ought to show topography. That way you could always be sure to pick up a bike at the top of a hill and return it at the bottom of a hill!
Sarah
August 20, 2009 at 2:37 pm //
PS, I can’t wait to read all your posts from abroad!
caroline duke
August 20, 2009 at 9:43 pm //
oh i am so jealous!
can’t wait to hear all about it!
Daniel Gross
August 21, 2009 at 4:56 pm //
You might want to explore this museum that I blogged about: http://anewdesigns.blogspot.com/2009/07/museum-of-counterfeiting-in-paris.html
It looks good for an afternoon.
I can wait to hear all about your adventures in Paris. It will be great to see and learn more of life in Paris through your eyes. Looking forward to updates from Paris. Bon Voyage!!!
Anonymous
August 27, 2009 at 1:31 am //
Maybe it’s nosy of me to wonder, but I’m looking forward to hearing what you’ll be studying there! I’m finishing a PhD in French lit and can’t wait to get back over there, myself. Lucky you to be going now.
Bon voyage!
Butterfly & Company
January 13, 2010 at 11:32 pm //
Did you ever get to one of Jim Haynes Salons? I’ve been several times; met Jim about 40 years ago in New Orleans.
Carol Pulitzer
Butterfly & Company
January 13, 2010 at 11:32 pm //
Did you ever get to one of Jim Haynes Salons? I’ve been several times; met Jim about 40 years ago in New Orleans.
Carol Pulitzer
Butterfly & Company
January 13, 2010 at 11:32 pm //
Did you ever get to one of Jim Haynes Salons? I’ve been several times; met Jim about 40 years ago in New Orleans.
Carol Pulitzer