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| Sunglasses: £20, Next. Sweatshirt: £24, Next. Lipstick: ‘Bright Poppy’ by Bobbi Brown. Photographs: Marisa Georgas |
WHERE I STAYED
Hotel Des Academies et des Art
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| Cashmere mix scarf: £40, Next. Sunglasses: £20, Next. Postcards: bought by the river Seine. Necklace: £16, Next |
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| Hotel des Academies et Des Arts |
The stroll to the river takes about 25 minutes (and just a few stops on the metro, which is less than 100 metres from the Hotel) – and it is a beautiful stroll through St Germain…
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| Lunch at Vavin, Boulevard Montparnasse. Sunglasses: £20, Next. Snake effect bag: £20, Next |
On the walk to the Seine, you pass numerous Patisseries, often with queues outside – and you have to stop in Bon Marche – foodies heaven. Even if you don’t buy, you can adore:
WHERE I WENT
The great thing about Paris is that you can stroll the streets and take in the sights for free. I travelled mainly by foot and metro (which is such great value – €1.80 for a single trip, no matter how many stops/changes).
The Eiffel Tower
Obviously, it’s a must – but don’t feel you have to climb it – just appreciate its beauty in the landscape (I’ve actually heard that the view from the Arc De Triomphe is better – but I didn’t get to go up it this time as my glasses broke in the queue and had to go back to my Hotel!).
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| Coat: £55, Next. Jumper dress: £32, Next. Fringed leather bag: £32, Next. Pom pom flats: £28, Next |
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| Jumper dress: £32, Next |
Half of the museum is currently closed and is due to reopen 12th November 2015 – but it was still wonderful to stroll the beautiful gardens and see the wonderful sculptures (and it’s only €7 entry). I felt truly French taking my book, and sitting in the gardens watching the world go by.
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| Rodin’s ‘The Thinker’ |
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| View across the street from Musee du Rodin |
Pont Neuf
Ironically, I have always wanted to visit the bridge of love messaged padlocks (my family are all locksmiths) but it wasn’t really on my agenda this time. And that’s when we accidentally stumbled upon it! It isn’t such a dramatic vision as I anticipated, but lovely to see whilst walking post the river, which was how we captured it.
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| Riverside strolls. Coat: £55, Next. Sweater: £24, Next. Bag: £20, Next. Jeans: £12, Next. |
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Coat: £55, Next. Cashmere mix scarf: £40, Next. Sweater: £24, Next. Bag: £20, Next. Jeans: £12, Next. Sunglasses: £20, Next. Lipstick: ‘Bright Poppy’ by Bobbi Brown
WHERE I DINED
But of course, in Paris, you just eat macarons and hot chocolate,
non? Well, we tried…and Angelinas is the place to do it.
And then from Angelina’s, you’re a stones throw from Jardins de Tuileries and right by Le Louvre…you decide.
Just walking along bustling Le Marais in the evening is exciting anyway – so many restaurants, bars – so little time! This was a wonderful recommendation from an instagram follower – and it was great. The good thing about Paris is that all the brasseries are pretty much capped, there is nowhere that is particularly pricier than others. You get good quality food for roughly €25 a head. Cafe Charlot is a great brasserie with bustling atmosphere and cool clientele – it reminded me of Schillers in New York (or rather, Schillers reminds me of Cafe Charlot).
 
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What is the sizing like on the striped dress ??
I wore the size 8 and it was definitely roomy (it's called a tunic), but I also didn't want it too clingy – so I would go for the smaller size (I am an 8-10) x
Oh, it looks so dreamy! I want to book a ticket on the Eurostar right away…
Oh thank you – and there are such good deals to be had on the eurostar, too! x
Gorgeous photos! It looks like you had a wonderful time there. I live Paris, try to go every couple of months, there's just something about this city that tugs at my heart strings 🙂 I must say I don't agree with Hadley- that book was written tongue in cheek and aims at debunking the myth, not perpetuating it 🙂
Ana
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Hi Ana, still haven't read the book! I must…I just like the pretty cover 😉 lucky you, going to Paris every few months, although it is only a few hours away -I should go more xx
Lovely post
Xoxo
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Oh fab. I lived in Paris as a student and went back there to get engaged (total surprise!). It will always be one of my favourite cities.
Thanks for your recommendations in Paris…I went to Cafe Charlotte and had the best steak… we ventured to Angelinas, bought macaroons and bought breakfast to have in the park opposite! They both lived up to your review of them… thanks
Aah I’m so pleased! xxx
Beautiful! Have you been to Le Marais? It is the best place in Paris!
Yes – the best restaurants! xx