Images from a morning walk over the Seine

So, today's weather is nowhere near tropical but mild and warm enough to take a walk. So I did just that this morning. Over beautiful, beautiful 'la Seine' at the "Pont des Arts" bridge that is perhaps most notable for the several love padlocks attached to its fences that also act as sidebars for the bridge. That combined with sweet benches and the river make it a romantic place to take a morning walk...

Paris: A Rooftop View

...Finally made it to the Arab World Institute - "L'institut Monde Arabe" (IMA) that boasts the work of architect Jean Nouvel - along with Gilbert Lezenes and Pierre Soria). The institute hosts an impressive library, two restaurants and a bookshop among other things to "develop knowledge of the Arab world, and to promote its culture and civilisation in `france and the rest of Europe."

But, apart from that it also offers a great rooftop view of parts of Paris that you won't find elsewhere. The images below try to capture the Seine and Paris as viewed from the 9th floor rooftop terrace of IMA. Gorgeous!...



1, rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard
Place Mohamed V
75236 Paris cedex 05
Open from Tuesday to sunday
www.imarabe.org

metro: Jussieu, Cardinal Lemoine or Sully Morland

Sunshine in Paris

Today, the sun - for a few moments shyly kissed Paris. The weather's still mild but it was a relief to have a bit of sunshine. It wasn't quite 'blazing", and maybe difficult to notice from this image, but this litlle bit of sunshine was nonetheless delicately sweet...

La Sorbonne:-)

Images of the main building of the university of my closest confidant and friend in Paris, "La Sorbonne'..

Video Club

Located in the 5th arr. from a world before iTunes, Netflix, YouTube and pirate websites....

An accidental favourite: Of "Kong" and "Sex and the City"

Trendy, sophisticated but warm, welcoming and cosy (well, apart from the slightly unfriendly menu price list), Kong is a beautiful place to wind down. Went out to this place with a dear friend, and loved it at first sight! :-) Click here





SUbsequently, it has emerged that Kong is actually quite famous. It features in the very last double episode of "Sex and The City" , the TV Series. More specifically, it is where Carrie meets her boyfriend's ex! Well, if anything, that's a good piece of trivia to retain . (see the clip below for a glimpse of Sex and the City scene featuring Kong!)

But, Sex and the City aside, Kong is a great venue in its own right. APart from it's spectacular view of Pont Neuf bridge (also a favourite of this blogger), the welcoming atmosphere that is nonetheless distinctly chic and stylish makes this a great 'find"!




Address: 1 Rue du Pont Neuf
75001 Paris, France
01 40 39 09 00
Subway: Châtelet

Winter Sundays in Paris

A short collection of images from Sunday afternoon and evening, and all that made it sweet:: A successfully prepared roast served with delicious sides of a paella-like dish and scrumptious roast potatoes ; Heavenly cupcakes and tea from Berko Cupcakes; Beautiful city views of Paris as day turns to night, from the rooftop of Centre Georges Pompidou: and a final goodbye to the weekend washed down with glasses of wine with good friends while overlooking the beautiful bridge of Pont Neuf viewed from the trendy eatery Kong (1 Rue du Pont Neuf). And for moments of solace and quiet, well, there are literally chapels and small churches all over the city.

Sunday afternoons in Paris during winter are definitely lovely opportunities to live more deliciously at home, and to explore the several beautiful spots that the city has to offer. J'adore Paris! :-)!