10 February 2014

PARIS IS ALWAY A GOOD IDEA

Me on a bench under the Eiffel Tower circa '06. 

Oh Paris, the city of love and lights. It's no secret that I'm a fan of this vibrant place filled with croissants, coffee, romance, art, architecture, fashion, oh how I could go on.  In my teens I was allured by the silky smooth sounds of Francois Hardy floating from my stereo, and I would daydream of romances yet to come while film's such as Le Mepris, Before Sunrise and Amelie would further cement my love for this city and it's culture.

I first visited Paris in 2006 when my husband/then boyfriend surprised me with a week of romance at a luxury boutique hotel nestled in heart of Le Marais. We walked, talked, ate fresh pastries and went out dancing into the early hours and it was everything it was supposed to be. My love for Paris was sealed. So with it being the week of hearts and flowers, and having passed my love of this city onto F, who grins when he see's a picture of the Eiffel Tower, what better way to celebrate a week of love then in the place that invented it. After what feels like a long grey January I've decided to put my New Year's resolution into action by packing up our things and heading on a trip across the channel. We've booked ourselves a cosy bolthole in Le Marais with F in tow, and for one week I will stroll along the cafe lined streets, soak up the atmosphere and pretend I'm French, for Paris is always a good idea.

Look out Parisian inspired posts this week and take a peek at my Paris Pinterest board for inspiration.

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  1. i would absolutely love to go to paris one day! i still don't have a passport though...

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    1. Ooh get that passport paper work in quick! So many places to visit :) x

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  2. Wow, that sounds wonderful. I love Paris, I would love to take E there sometime x

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  3. I love Paris it's a lovely city, the view from the Eiffel tower is great, I had lunch there last time.

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  4. Oh, you lucky duck, enjoy and have a croissant with your fellow bloggers in mind :-)

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  5. Oh fab - when are you going? We are hoping to still go later this month (plans have been hindered by having to remove the chimney on our cottage due to a bad leak arghhhh!) Anyway totally agree - Paris is ALWAYS a good idea :)

    Laura x

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    1. We headed off in Feb for valentines, but look out for my things to do list :) I hope you have a great time and get your chimney sorted. x

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  6. Aww how lovely! My boyfriend surprised me with a weekend in Paris back in '08.... 9 months later I had my eldest lol! x

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    1. Fingers crossed for that happening for me too ;) x

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  7. I'd love to go to Paris! Have fun :)

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  8. I love Paris so much and haven't been in ages. My husband asked me to marry him in Paris so it always feels so special there. Enjoy everything and send it my love! x

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    1. I most certainly did, you got a good one there, very romantic. x

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  9. I'm so jealous - I can't wait to take my two to Paris x

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    1. I hope you manage to, it's such a beautiful city x

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  10. Sounds perfect! I went as a surly 14year old with my mum and because she's terrified of heights we couldn't go up the Eiffel tower :( I should have waited until I was a little older i think! Have a lovely time x

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    1. Your poor mum, there were a few terrified people in the lifts when we went too. x

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  11. I would love to go back to Paris with my children when they are old enough - such an interesting city.

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    1. I'm so glad I took him at this age and was not put off by the idea of wandering round the city with a toddler . Building memories and all that x

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  12. I've been once - but only for a couple of days. Would love to go back.

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    1. You should try and book it in a visit, it's so worth it x

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  13. What a gorgeous photo!! I LOVE Paris, we were there in the summer and had a wonderful time. A great city and I totally agree- Paris is always a good idea!

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  14. I LOVE that photo, just fabulous! Love Paris too although we've not been for a while now - must go again. Look forward to reading your posts :)

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    1. *blushes* thanks lovely, Paris is a great city to take kids too, they love children over there. x

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  15. Damn straight it's a good idea!! Very jealous, have a marvellous time :)

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  16. Have a wonderful time - I went to Paris for the first time last year - we were only there for 2 days it was way to short. x

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    1. Ooh I hope you loved it, it's such a beautiful city. x

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  17. I would love to go to Paris - my son is going on a school trip to Paris this year......maybe i should hide in his suitcase

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    1. You climb in there! It's such a cool place. I wonder if I could fit in F's suitcase when he goes on school trips x

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  18. I haven't been to Paris for years. I'd love to take thge kiddies to the Eiffle tower.

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    1. I think the Eiffel tower was F's favourite part! x

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  19. I have only been to Paris on school trips. I would love to go with just my boy for a romantic weekend away and eat wonderful food :) x

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    1. Oh you should really try and do a romantic weekend. It is so wonderful, I'm sure you would love it. x

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  20. Have a great trip!
    I hope you will share your new picture on the same bench once you are back :-)

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    1. It was wonderful and we did go back to that bench, so funny being there after all that time. x

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  21. We love Paris - have a great time.

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  22. Look at you! Stunning! I've been dropping hints like crazy to Rob to visit Paris after our disaster of a honeymoon, in which I said I wish we just went to Paris for the weekend! I've only ever been as a child really, and feel I don't know it at all compared to some other European cities and would like to reacquaint myself soon. So I'm very jealous of your visit, hope you have a lovely time!

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    1. I do hope you get to go again too *elbow nudges rob* xx

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  23. So if your boyfriend took you for the first time in 2006... who took the photo of you there is '96? Common' I want the truth! ;-)

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    1. lol well spotted! I'd love to say it was a secret getaway in my teens but it was a typo. Thanks for pointing out I've changed it now :) x

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  24. oow no wonder you married him if he takes you on gorgeous trips away like this. That is a beautiful photo! xx

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    1. Yeah he's a goodie, he proposed in Rome so he's doing well on the romantic city front. x

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  25. You look incredible in that pic! I love Paris and haven't been since the kids were born. Definitely on my 'must do soon' list.

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