Paris, France - Nuit Blanche Seat Location
The event "Nuit Blanche" is literally "White Night" but is known locally as "Sleepless Night". The free event makes use of traditional and non-traditional art venues. More info is here.
We went to Rue du Rivoli to see the parade. The parade will be in three posts. The first (this one) shows where we were able to find a place to sit and the next two will show the parade...although I can't explain what everything actually meant. It was a fun event.
We sat on the wall on the "Hotel de Ville" corner, across the street from Bazaar de L'Hotel de Ville (a department store). The building was lit in blue when the parade started.
We went to Rue du Rivoli to see the parade. The parade will be in three posts. The first (this one) shows where we were able to find a place to sit and the next two will show the parade...although I can't explain what everything actually meant. It was a fun event.
We sat on the wall on the "Hotel de Ville" corner, across the street from Bazaar de L'Hotel de Ville (a department store). The building was lit in blue when the parade started.
Paris, France - Shops along Rue du Temple
The walk to the parade continued on Temple, with shops and restaurants.
The walk was from the corner of Rue Rambuteau and Rue du Temple, south to Rue de Rivoli.
The walk was from the corner of Rue Rambuteau and Rue du Temple, south to Rue de Rivoli.
Paris, France - Grand Coeur and Le Centre de Danse du Marais (Dance Studio)
Grand Coeur - 41 rue du Temple - French restaurant
Le Centre de Danse du Marais - 41 rue du Temple https://www.centrededansedumarais.fr/le-centre/
The Danse school holds classes for adults and children. They were open this night with performances for "Nuit Blanche" (White Night). They offer Jazz, classical, contemporary classes...flamenco, street jazz and hip hop. Quite an establishment.
We walked in to the court yard to look around but did not go in to the dance performances. We watched through the window!
Le Centre de Danse du Marais - 41 rue du Temple https://www.centrededansedumarais.fr/le-centre/
The Danse school holds classes for adults and children. They were open this night with performances for "Nuit Blanche" (White Night). They offer Jazz, classical, contemporary classes...flamenco, street jazz and hip hop. Quite an establishment.
We walked in to the court yard to look around but did not go in to the dance performances. We watched through the window!
Paris, France - Night Walk in Le Marais
Day 1
We arrived at the apartment and unpacked. Then it was time for dinner so we headed east in Le Marais to see what we could find.
The first photograph is of the interior of the restaurant and the art style. Click here to see this post about Le Oken and our experience.
Across the street we spotted a natural stuff store. Kim wanted to get an air freshener for the small apartment, and we found a nice eucalyptus oil. This came in very handy throughout the trip. As we left the store, I took this third photo of the restaurant. It was full and that is a very good sign! This area has an abundance of stores and a great variety.
Comptoir Gourmet is at 51 rue du Temple. A small menu Italian restaurant that has rave reviews. On my list to stop in next time. Plus I love the huge doors in this area.
Food stores are abundant in this neighborhood and made it very comfortable to stay here. The bottom photo is a fruit store, with vegetables etc.
We arrived at the apartment and unpacked. Then it was time for dinner so we headed east in Le Marais to see what we could find.
The first photograph is of the interior of the restaurant and the art style. Click here to see this post about Le Oken and our experience.
Across the street we spotted a natural stuff store. Kim wanted to get an air freshener for the small apartment, and we found a nice eucalyptus oil. This came in very handy throughout the trip. As we left the store, I took this third photo of the restaurant. It was full and that is a very good sign! This area has an abundance of stores and a great variety.
Comptoir Gourmet is at 51 rue du Temple. A small menu Italian restaurant that has rave reviews. On my list to stop in next time. Plus I love the huge doors in this area.
Food stores are abundant in this neighborhood and made it very comfortable to stay here. The bottom photo is a fruit store, with vegetables etc.
Paris, France - Walkabout Le Marais and Nuit Blanche
After settling in the apartment, it was time for a light dinner. The area was crowded because of Nuit Blanche. There was a table at Le Oken, a cafe at 19 Rue Rambuteau. We were going to sit outside because it was so nice but no one was moving. There were specials on the board but we opted for Gratiné Oignon and charcuterie.
After dinner, we walked south on Rue du Temple, stopping briefly at Centre du Dance du Marais to check out the courtyard and the staircase (more on that later). We crossed the street at Bazaar de Hotel de Ville (BHV) to find a good spot to sit for the Nuit Blanche parade. BHV was beautifully lit in blue lights.
There more photos of the parade, but my goal tonight was to stay awake until 10:00 PM Paris time to get on to a good sleeping pattern. I am tired and it is time to quit.
Over Texas - The View From 19a
So far, so good. The airport arrival gave enough time to have a light southwestern spiced quesadilla at Blanco. I love the idea to have local restaurants at the airport!
Look at this store!! Let's talk about diverse portfolios!!
Boarding on American Airlines went smooth and there was enough space in the overhead bin for luggage. Did not want to check through to my final destination!
Next stop, Dallas. Beautiful clouds in the Texas sky made it irresistible to keep the iPhone turned off. Shout out to Sis!
Ladee
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"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."
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I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry
Phoenix, AZ - Shoutout to my Local Starbucks
I stopped by Starbucks 44th St and Thomas this morning to get a coffee and to let them know my travel plan so that they wouldn't worry about my absence. Does this mean I stop by too often when I need to do this? I didn't want to be a "Where'd You Go, Bernadette?" lady. (I enjoyed this book a lot.)
A few Photo goals on this trip: reflections and silhouettes.
Ladee
Travel info and photographs:
"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."
Fun stuff here:
I can't retire. I'm 82. It's too young...Frank Gehry
Phoenix, AZ - Prepping for Paris
Kim and I are working through the technical issues for the Paris and beyond. So excited to turn her in to an uber-technical traveler!!
Ladee
Travel info and photographs:
"Of all the books in the world, the best stories are found between the pages of a passport."
Fun stuff here:
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