I’m afraid I was so busy last week setting up house in Blois that I didn’t bring you my usual Wednesday’s other blogs post. But I’m back in Paris and my computer is up and working again. Thank you to the authors of this week’s posts: Petite Paris, an Australian-based independent bed & breakfast booking agent for anyone planning to travel to the romance capital of the world, on Zen things to do in Paris; Llamalady, an Irish llama and alpaca breeder living in the centre of France, who also runs a carp fishery and a holiday gite, reporting on a local wool festival; and Bread is Pain, an American living in the Rhone-Alps “slowly eating and drinking myself through the country”, talking about her love of sales.
Zen Things in Paris
from Petite Paris
When it comes to Paris, we already know the usual recommendations. We know the rule is Laduree for tea. Pierre Herme for Macaroons. Coffee at Cafe de Flore. Or at Lipp Or at Deux Magots. We know that a visit to the Louvre is a must see. Eiffel. Piere Lachaise. And we know all about the Batobus river boat tours. The Moulin Rouge. and the Opera. And these are all great, bien sûr… Read more.
Laines Locales Wool Festival at Prébenoît
by LLamalady from Blog in France
We are just back from a chilly and breezy but interesting morning at a wool festival. It was organised by Laines Locales of Limousin and was held at nearby Prébenoit Abbey. Had the weather been better we would have cycled there – it’s about 10 km away – but we’d have been blown backwards! Read more.
The Romance of a Sale
from Bread is Pain
I love sales. Love them. I will buy things that I don’t really find attractive or things that I absolutely do not need based solely on the fact that they are on sale. As a dear friend of mine puts it “really, by not buying it you are losing money because it is such a good deal!” (RIGHT?!) This statement pretty much sums up my feelings when I see something marked down. “Why look! It’s a goose leash! We don’t have a goose, I know, but one day we might and come on, honey, it’s 70% off!” Read more.
Thanks for this post Fraussie…I got totally lost in Petite Paris, I didnt realise there were so many bed and breakfasts in Paris, When I am lucky enough to be there I choose to stay in an appartment or hotel..I kind of like my privacy…but on reading about some of these lovely b & bs you can still have privacy, plus the added bonus of a knowledgable host. Food for thought! ‘Bread is pain’s post was hilarious! really struck a cord..I dreamt in french one night..was so proud! Jill 🙂
I’d love to be able to stay in one of their B&Bs in Paris. They sound wonderful. I didn’t go to B&Bs for years and when I did was pleasantly surprised because you do retain your privacy. The owners are always very discreet but are there when you need them. We have made some wonderful friends over the years that way. You might like to read my post on my two favourites B&Bs in France.
Thanks for the re-post!! Love Petit Paris, so much great information! I am looking forward to utilizing some of it when I am there in June! Cheers!
You’re welcome! I enjoy your posts immensely.