Paris: Perfect Left Bank Day?
Sep 3rd, 2004, 05:58 AM
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This won't be enough for a full day, but these are basically the notes I've prepared for spending 2-3 hours in the St-Germain area tomorrow. The objective is to look at art galleries and to go shopping. The sources are various guide books (the main ones are Time Out Paris and a Michelin guide with walks in Paris written in French). Accents have been left out.
From right bank, cross Pont-des-Arts and admire the view. (***)
rue Guenegand
Primitive art, Asian antiques at La Reine Margot, 40s-50s furniture (no. 13, Mattieu Richard), contemporary art (no. 19).
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rue Mazarine
Galeries interspersed with restaurants. Kamel Menmour (Photography, no. 60).
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Carrefour de Buci
Animated area with restaurants nearby and bakery Paul.
Continue down on the rue de Seine.
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rue Saint-Sulpice
Clothing and fashion.
Marie Mercie (no. 23), Hats.
Vanessa Bruno (no. 25), "Clothes with 1970s gypsy look" (quote comes directly from a guide book).
agnes b (6, 10, 12, rue du Vieux Colombier).
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Place St-Suplice/St-Sulpice Church
Christian Tortu (17 rue des Quartre-Vents), "sensational bouquets"
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Head north.
rue de Seine
The most ancient part of this area (dates from the 15th century). Along with neighboring rue Mazarine, this constitutes the nucleus of the Art Association of Saint-Germain.
Galerie Jeanne Bucher (no. 53), founded in 1925 and specializes in post-war abstract art.
Gerard Mulot (no. 74). Patisserie and chocolates.
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rue de Furstemberg (*)
"Paris which allows one to dream" (a poor translation of the French original). Little street with a shaded little square. This has become an important address for interior design.
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Miscellaneous Addresses
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Deyrolle (*), 46 rue du Bac.
Taxidermist, established in 1881.
Galerie Maeght, 42 rue du Bac.
Related to Fondation Maeght in S. of France.
Christian Liagre. (somewhere on rue du Bac)
Interior design, including Mercer Hotel in NYC.
Galerie Yves Gaston, 12 rue Bonaparte.
20th century French classics.
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La Hune (bookstore), 170 blvd St-Germain. -23:45 (M-Sa), -19:45 (Sun)
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Alain Mikli (eyeglasses), 74 rue des Saint-Peres
Isabel Marant, 1 rue Jacob
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Sweets
Pierre Herme, 72 rue Bonaparte.
La Maison du Chocolat, 19 rue des Sevres.
From right bank, cross Pont-des-Arts and admire the view. (***)
rue Guenegand
Primitive art, Asian antiques at La Reine Margot, 40s-50s furniture (no. 13, Mattieu Richard), contemporary art (no. 19).
===
rue Mazarine
Galeries interspersed with restaurants. Kamel Menmour (Photography, no. 60).
===
Carrefour de Buci
Animated area with restaurants nearby and bakery Paul.
Continue down on the rue de Seine.
===
rue Saint-Sulpice
Clothing and fashion.
Marie Mercie (no. 23), Hats.
Vanessa Bruno (no. 25), "Clothes with 1970s gypsy look" (quote comes directly from a guide book).
agnes b (6, 10, 12, rue du Vieux Colombier).
===
Place St-Suplice/St-Sulpice Church
Christian Tortu (17 rue des Quartre-Vents), "sensational bouquets"
====
Head north.
rue de Seine
The most ancient part of this area (dates from the 15th century). Along with neighboring rue Mazarine, this constitutes the nucleus of the Art Association of Saint-Germain.
Galerie Jeanne Bucher (no. 53), founded in 1925 and specializes in post-war abstract art.
Gerard Mulot (no. 74). Patisserie and chocolates.
===
rue de Furstemberg (*)
"Paris which allows one to dream" (a poor translation of the French original). Little street with a shaded little square. This has become an important address for interior design.
***************************************
Miscellaneous Addresses
========================
Deyrolle (*), 46 rue du Bac.
Taxidermist, established in 1881.
Galerie Maeght, 42 rue du Bac.
Related to Fondation Maeght in S. of France.
Christian Liagre. (somewhere on rue du Bac)
Interior design, including Mercer Hotel in NYC.
Galerie Yves Gaston, 12 rue Bonaparte.
20th century French classics.
===
La Hune (bookstore), 170 blvd St-Germain. -23:45 (M-Sa), -19:45 (Sun)
===
Alain Mikli (eyeglasses), 74 rue des Saint-Peres
Isabel Marant, 1 rue Jacob
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Sweets
Pierre Herme, 72 rue Bonaparte.
La Maison du Chocolat, 19 rue des Sevres.
Sep 3rd, 2004, 08:55 AM
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Hey Elaine!
Actually, the only real details I have for Tea & Tattered pages is the following:
24 rue Mayet in the 6th (SW corner of the 6th)
(http://mapage.noos.fr/ttp/)
Admittedly, the webpage is not very informative, it only has a map and the time it's open. The only other thing I can tell you is that it's a 2nd-hand bookstore, like Shakespeare & Co, and I'm always drawn to those and the serendipitous experiences they provide.
But maybe this website will provide better info for you:
http://www.paris.org/Kiosque/sep02/tea.tattered.html
Ahhh, Michel, you are making me desperate to go as well!!
Actually, Nikki, I believe she has. I'll ask her to either post or tell me again so that I might post.
It does sound cool, doesn't it?? A bit like going to Gertrude Stein's, Natalie Barney's or Adrienne Monnier's famous salons.
111op, your day sounds well-thought-out and cool but I'm sure I could spend more than just 3-4 hours doing all that. Have you seen the Romantic Paris book by Thirza Vallois? She mentions some of the shops you list in the book under Romantic Shopping. The book has GORGEOUS photos!
Actually, the only real details I have for Tea & Tattered pages is the following:
24 rue Mayet in the 6th (SW corner of the 6th)
(http://mapage.noos.fr/ttp/)
Admittedly, the webpage is not very informative, it only has a map and the time it's open. The only other thing I can tell you is that it's a 2nd-hand bookstore, like Shakespeare & Co, and I'm always drawn to those and the serendipitous experiences they provide.
But maybe this website will provide better info for you:
http://www.paris.org/Kiosque/sep02/tea.tattered.html
Ahhh, Michel, you are making me desperate to go as well!!
Actually, Nikki, I believe she has. I'll ask her to either post or tell me again so that I might post.
It does sound cool, doesn't it?? A bit like going to Gertrude Stein's, Natalie Barney's or Adrienne Monnier's famous salons.111op, your day sounds well-thought-out and cool but I'm sure I could spend more than just 3-4 hours doing all that. Have you seen the Romantic Paris book by Thirza Vallois? She mentions some of the shops you list in the book under Romantic Shopping. The book has GORGEOUS photos!
Sep 3rd, 2004, 08:58 AM
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Hi Beatchick, I don't know Vallois's book -- I guess it's too late to look into for tomorrow, but I'll have to look for it. Thanks!
I've a Thames and Hudson StyleCity Paris guide which is very beautifully laid out. Check it out and let me know what you think. It's nice to look at, but I think that the Time Out guides have become my guide books of choice these days.
I've a Thames and Hudson StyleCity Paris guide which is very beautifully laid out. Check it out and let me know what you think. It's nice to look at, but I think that the Time Out guides have become my guide books of choice these days.
Sep 3rd, 2004, 10:35 AM
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No perfect day of mine on the left bank could end without my stopping into two stores on rue Jacob: La Maison Ivre for provencal pottery and J. Leblanc for artisanal oils, especially truffled olive oil.
And if the day was really perfect, it would be on one of the days that the early music ensemble Ultreia was giving a concert (free with admission) on VERY original instruments at the Cluny museum.
And if the day was really perfect, it would be on one of the days that the early music ensemble Ultreia was giving a concert (free with admission) on VERY original instruments at the Cluny museum.
Sep 6th, 2004, 10:42 AM
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Ah, yes, Nikki, the artisinal oils and provençal pottery - great suggestions.
YES! Sandye has been to one of the Jim Haynes dinners. Here's what she wrote to me:
"chez jim haynes is the closest thing to a salon that i've ever had access to... i think the cost now is about 25 euros, which you hand to jim in an envelope once you arrive and he checks your name off of his reservation list. the cost includes his eclectic dinner buffet, prepared by what seems to be a domestic version of the U.N. in terms of citizenship, and unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and french boxed wines (v. good).
in addition to partying in what was originally matisse's atelier in Montparnasse, you can meet some of the most interesting people in
paris--most of whom are jim's personal friends! the common thread is supposed to be that they all speak english--but, i can say that's not always strictly true. but they all genuinely love jim, one of the most fascinating people i have ever met.
here's a link for more specific info:
A one-man United Nations at dinner
By Julia Watson
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL, 7/20/04
http://washingtontimes.com/upi-break...0011-9744r.htm
...
Legendary cultural entrepreneur keeps coming back to Edinburgh for more
(8/24/04)
http://news.lifestyle.co.uk/lifestyl...-lifestyle.htm
http://www.whitings-writings.com/bistro_reviews/jim.htm
http://www.paris-anglo.com/dedent/de...tivities/4.php
...
http://jasonstone.typepad.com/nycaparis/paris/
hope this info helps. jim is a v. cool guy and it's BIG fun to be included in his sunday night soirees!"
YES! Sandye has been to one of the Jim Haynes dinners. Here's what she wrote to me:
"chez jim haynes is the closest thing to a salon that i've ever had access to... i think the cost now is about 25 euros, which you hand to jim in an envelope once you arrive and he checks your name off of his reservation list. the cost includes his eclectic dinner buffet, prepared by what seems to be a domestic version of the U.N. in terms of citizenship, and unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and french boxed wines (v. good).
in addition to partying in what was originally matisse's atelier in Montparnasse, you can meet some of the most interesting people in
paris--most of whom are jim's personal friends! the common thread is supposed to be that they all speak english--but, i can say that's not always strictly true. but they all genuinely love jim, one of the most fascinating people i have ever met.
here's a link for more specific info:
A one-man United Nations at dinner
By Julia Watson
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL, 7/20/04
http://washingtontimes.com/upi-break...0011-9744r.htm
...
Legendary cultural entrepreneur keeps coming back to Edinburgh for more
(8/24/04)
http://news.lifestyle.co.uk/lifestyl...-lifestyle.htm
http://www.whitings-writings.com/bistro_reviews/jim.htm
http://www.paris-anglo.com/dedent/de...tivities/4.php
...
http://jasonstone.typepad.com/nycaparis/paris/
hope this info helps. jim is a v. cool guy and it's BIG fun to be included in his sunday night soirees!"
Sep 6th, 2004, 02:51 PM
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beatchick, I'm sold on the Jim Haynes dinner. Have to convince my husband, who sounds like he'd be embarrassed to show up at a total stranger's house for dinner. I told him we have to be adventurous and I'm going to make him go with me.
Sep 7th, 2004, 08:55 AM
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Me, too, Nikki, me, too! When Sandye told me about it I immediately put on the NEXT trip's itinerary. Which is what I always do. I recycle the old itinerary using the places I didn't get to yet and as I hear about new stuff I add it. I have a perpetual itinerary. I have yet to exhaust the possibilities of Paris!
And people ask me why I keep going back!!
And people ask me why I keep going back!!
Feb 11th, 2006, 07:40 PM
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I paid like $7 for a small glass of orange juice at the Deux Magots. It was fresh-squeezed, very good.
But thereafter, I didn't bother to go to any of the famous cafes.
Find a fresh bakery, get a nice fresh baked baguette for less than $1 (those were the days) just for a snack.
Good place to shop for making your own meal is the Bon Marche. They used to have the most perfect cherry tomatoes for salads for like $2.
As for things to do, you can spend a whole day at the Orsay. And if you get there late, you'll spend a lot of it waiting to get in. There is a botanical garden in the fifth and there is also the mosque, which is suppose to have good tea. They also supposedly do the water treatment if you want.
But thereafter, I didn't bother to go to any of the famous cafes.
Find a fresh bakery, get a nice fresh baked baguette for less than $1 (those were the days) just for a snack.
Good place to shop for making your own meal is the Bon Marche. They used to have the most perfect cherry tomatoes for salads for like $2.
As for things to do, you can spend a whole day at the Orsay. And if you get there late, you'll spend a lot of it waiting to get in. There is a botanical garden in the fifth and there is also the mosque, which is suppose to have good tea. They also supposedly do the water treatment if you want.
Apr 2nd, 2006, 09:57 AM
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Apr 2nd, 2006, 10:16 AM
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suggested reading. I've had this book for years and still enjoy it.
http://www.utexas.edu/utpress/excerpts/exbenwom.html
http://www.utexas.edu/utpress/excerpts/exbenwom.html
