Yesterday was one of the best days I have spent in Paris. I have worked in Paris, shopped in Paris and done the tourist thing however yesterday was magical.
When I set the date to meet up with Susan of Unefemme (you must check out her blog she has some superb photos of her trip to France) we had planned a mini bloggers conference which involved lunch, gossip, catch up and a workshop at L’Aritisan to learn more about perfumes. I had not taken into consideration that 1st May is a major French holiday National Labour Day also known as “La Fete du Muguet” when friends and family wish happiness and good luck to each other by the giving and receiving of a bunch of Lily of the Valley.
The best laid plans of mice and men. All the shops were closed and we simply had to go with the flow usually the best way to approach life. The day turned out to be just wonderful. I saw Paris through different eyes watching the Parisians at play. The atmosphere was relaxed and fun despite the intermittent showers.
A bunch of Lily of the Valley or Muguets
A glimpse of the Seine through the trees
I love the way you can buy books while strolling along by the Seine. Parisians are great book lovers.
Parisians at leisure in the Jardin de Tuileries
Susan looking chic and perfectly dressed for the changeable weather. Love the shoes, practical and very “a la mode”. See below
Trainers were very much in evidence on the feet of elegant Parisians
Paris in the Spring. Is there anything more beautiful
And the sun did shine!
A blogger taking a photo of a blogger taking a photo.
Art is part of life in Paris and is found everywhere
The posh Parisians enjoying lunch in the Avenue Montaigne
Paris would not be complete without beautifully decorated windows
Not forgetting the stunning architecture
I intend to continue with my exploration of French perfumes and plan to visit paris again in the near future so watch this space.
If you are in the UK have a great Bank holiday week-end. Maybe we should adopt the French tradition of giving each other flowers and wishing luck and happiness both of which I hope you have in abundance.
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How I would love to have been there with the two of you...looks so wonderful..and Susan looks like she belongs there!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful adventure, with Susan in Paris! Your photos are sublime!
Looks like you had a good time anyway - and I love the idea of giving flowers
Yes please! (To the flowers and the good wishes).
I'm also quite inspired by the sneakers (or trainers). They look really comfy and surprisingly stylish. Will have to have a go at them (once my current financial crisis is over)
I love wandering in Paris on holiday days when shops are closed and parks are full. It looks as if you had fun together and your photos are lovely. The muguets are such a charming French tradition.
The title of this post totally grabbed me. I've eaten at L'Avenue lots of times…fun for people watching during Fashion Week. OH i miss Paris…you lucky woman!
Josephine, thank you SO much for coming over to meet up! I had such a splendid time and your photos are wonderful.
Oh Josephine and Susan I am so delighted you ladies got to meet, I imagine you had a lovely time. I came to J's blog via Susan's so I wish I could have been a third wheel! The photos are terrific, thanks for sharing them.
what a wonderful tradition! you two look like you had a grand time and i love those trainers!
Does anyone know what type of trainers the elegant Parisians are wearing? have been looking for pair like the black and neon to wear sans socks.