Paris NINE

Paris Page NINE

Walking through the glass covered Shopping Arcades was one of my favorite things to do. Since it was so hot in Paris that week, walking in the sun was torturous.

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There are hotels every where in Paris! Even in the shopping arcades

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Much better than those creepy bunnies.

Looking at old posters

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Are they real? probably not, but I got them anyway!

We decided to find this Mega Mall, and it was so crowded just walking!

This is Printemps, Mega Mall. Go for the view on the top, the roof deck.

Allain Ducas has a wine store here.

Very cool packaging of champagne. WAY too expensive though...

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Tea was also WAY too expensive.

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We were so happy to get out of the crowds of the store.

The Printemps Roof Deck

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The view from above.

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Wall art on the up and down the escalator walls.

from their inner courtyard

At this point we were so ready to leave. It’s not very Parisy.

Later that night at dinner!

and my fave app. Tomato Mazza salad.

L’Avenue Restaurant

Owned by the Costes Brothers. As in Hotel Costes...

Dusk...

leads to night.

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The Valet guy talked on the phone his whole shift.

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walking back to the hotel.

I should have worn this wedding dress instead!

Scary bridal shop

The Next Day!

So Hungry!!!

Oh yummy!!!!

Diggin’ in!

Dessert

These were on fire, but you can’t see it.

Just when I said I haven’t seen a french Kitty.

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Charming little bugger!

Dinning room in the cellar.

Strange wall in-between these two buildings.

OHHH SOAP!

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These were everywhere!

walking back from the Latin Quarter.

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Sidewalk vendors along the Seine.

Dude there’s like nothing we can bring home as gifts!

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Why don’t we have architecture like this? Have we no Pride???

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Back to our favorite watering hole

cool names

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Jeff is contemplating what drink he should have.

As you can see, it’s not an easy decision.

After only 3 mojitos we decide to walk back to the hotel.

We walked back through the Louvre.

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The sun was at the PERFECT angle!

I just wish there were no people there to spoil the pictures.

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Dinner at Cafe Marli at the Louvre

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