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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 16:19:32 GMT
A few years ago I stayed fairly close to Place de la République and I actually wanted to stay even closer to the area this summer. However, once I got serious about looking at apartments the ones I was familiar with were taken except this little place in the 7th. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 29, 2013 17:42:42 GMT
Are you sure you don't mean the 6th? The 7th and the 8th are on different sides of the Seine.  |
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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 18:09:53 GMT
Yep. Thanks. I've been away too long now. My brain is turning to mush. |
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Post by tod2 on Jun 29, 2013 18:25:46 GMT
Oh htmb - you make me soooo envious! You got to walk along the new 'riviera' just like Kerouac!
(You weren't together by any chance.......)? ;D
You certainly took some wonderful photos with surprising new angles on scenes I've seen many times - well done !
Thank you for the link on the apartment near the Sorbonne...You're a honey!
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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 18:30:27 GMT
Thanks, Tod. You might really my current apartment, too. Remind me later if you are interested and I will send you the link. It's through a different company. It's pretty nice, though I can tell you the person in the apartment above gets up at 6:10 AM each weekday morning, and takes 45 minutes to get ready for their day.
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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 18:38:19 GMT
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Post by tod2 on Jun 29, 2013 19:01:45 GMT
Htmb - Yes, I would love the link to your current apartment. You are certainly close to Blvd Saint Germain with an overflow of cafe's and restaurants. Good and cheaper places down the side streets too.
Have you been to the huge covered market in Rue Clement near the Mabillon metro stop?
If you have the St.Clotilde church near you, there is a lovely restaurant in front(maybe behind?) the church. This place raves about it's steak onglet.
Looking forward to more and more photos!!
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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 19:15:29 GMT
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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 19:35:10 GMT
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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 19:44:17 GMT
Not far from Buttes Chaumont is:  I've wanted to visit the area ever since I read Kerouac's marvelous reports. Here and here are just two, but perhaps there are more? Below are just a few pictures of what I saw. If I ever move to Paris this is where I want to live.    Either one of these would be perfect all fixed up.  |
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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 19:52:32 GMT
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Post by mossie on Jun 29, 2013 19:57:30 GMT
Now you are talking my part of Paris ;D
If you fancy living in tHe Mouzaiai area you are into 600,000 euros and upwards. Buttes Chaumont is my favourite parc and you have shown some lovely pictures of it.
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Post by htmb on Jun 29, 2013 20:02:55 GMT
Thanks, Mossie. You have great taste in Paris locations. Such a beautiful area!
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Post by tod2 on Jun 30, 2013 15:58:27 GMT
AW gee, I am so sorry you are moving on....Lovely lovely photos again Htmb! I have yet to visit the Mouzaia. Are you off home then?
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Post by bixaorellana on Jun 30, 2013 16:06:36 GMT
This is a glorious array of gorgeous photography, Htmb. Really, it could stand alone, but of course your text nicely illuminates the area, as always.
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 3:47:50 GMT
Thank you, Bixa.  |
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 12:30:13 GMT
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 12:43:40 GMT
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 12:56:24 GMT
AW gee, I am so sorry you are moving on....Lovely lovely photos again Htmb! I have yet to visit the Mouzaia. Are you off home then? Sorry, Tod, I didn't see this before now. Yes, after a very long and arduous day of traveling, I am back home. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip. I met a lot of very nice people, both in the UK and in France, and certainly visited some wonderful places. Obviously, I like to post reports as I go if I can because I find I need to write things down anyway. Might as well do it while traveling if time permits. Now that I am back in my "real world" I find I have yet another smoke detector beeping, an overly distraught cat, no food in the house, chores to be done, work responsibilities, etc, etc. So, while I dreamed of my future trip during the weeks leading up to it, now while I'm tackling some mundane task or another I can reminisce on the great time I had and relive some of those wonderful days. |
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 19:26:51 GMT
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 19:46:44 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2013 20:07:41 GMT
Is this what we call the splendid "bouquet final" at the end of a fireworks show?
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 20:09:22 GMT
Leading up to the final last gasp ;D ;D ;D!
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 20:13:37 GMT
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Post by htmb on Jul 1, 2013 20:31:27 GMT
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Post by lagatta on Jul 2, 2013 1:47:08 GMT
Yes, the eastern 17th or western 18th around La Fourche is much more accessible, and a very lively neighbourhood. It still is only a brief stroll to Square des Batignolles, or even Parc Monceau.
Funny, I like to be higher up. I think my favourite stay in Paris was up in the 20th in Ménilmontant, just uphill from rue des Pyrénées. I loved the air and the modest but quiet neighbourhood, and going down "into Paris".
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Post by bjd on Jul 2, 2013 6:50:27 GMT
It looks like you had a nice time, htmb. I like the series of small snapshots of your neighbourhood.
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Post by htmb on Jul 2, 2013 9:53:05 GMT
Lagatta, I am sure the view from even higher up is spectacular.
Thank you, bjd!
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Post by fgrsk8r1970 on Jul 3, 2013 14:04:39 GMT
Sorry for the delayed response, the rest of your photos are just spectacular !! Thanks for the accessibility information too we'll see how it goes. New territory for me - I'll treat it as an adventure LOL And yes - I am in the Valley... 119 F last week YUCK. Sorry for my sporadic postings in the last month, dealing with some health issues with the hubby. |
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Post by htmb on Jul 3, 2013 15:06:00 GMT
I'm sorry to hear about your husband's current health issues and hope all gets back on track soon. It's also very sad to see reports about the recent tragedy of the firefighters. A very sad time for the whole state of Arizona, to be sure.
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