Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Le Chateaubriand...mon dieu!



The best way to see Paris is to walk. Their Metro system is efficient but in the summer it is hot and smelly. Uber is super easy but the costs add up. Walking is always the best option (especially if you don't want to do the touristy double decker buses). 

On our second and third day in Paris we met up with friends to explore some of the city's most famous monuments. First stop, the Notre Dame. It was just steps from our apartment so we walked past it almost every day. 

(Dress & Necklace: J. Crew / Bag: Zara / Shoes: & Other Stories / Sunglasses: Kate Spade)



We tucked into La Palette for lunch. The Beef Tartare was the best I have ever had. Of course I couldn't resist a little dessert after, macaroons are on every corner, you are killing my waistline Paris!


The architecture, particularly the doors, in Paris are stunning. Even in the sketchiest areas of the city the doors were still breathtaking. 


The next morning, after a cappuccino and croissant, we visited the Arc de Triomphe. At the end of the Champs-Elysees, the Arc de Triomphe is an incredible vantage point to take in Paris. 


With the Eiffel Tower so close, we couldn't resist putting together a picnic and getting a better look of the masterpiece from the Champs de Mar. 


(Floral Dress: ASOS)


Dinner. This dinner was one of my favorite meals in Paris, thanks to Le Chateaubriand. According to The Worlds 50 Best, it is currently ranked the 21st Best Restaurant in the World. For a reasonable price tag you can have a true culinary experience. Your only choice is a daily changing tasting menu consisting of about 7 courses. The food not only tastes good but it looks beautiful too. Bon appetit! 


This little bit of deliciousness is their signature dish. It is basically a caramelized egg yolk over meringue and ground almond. I can't even think of words to describe how good it tasted. 


bisous bisous
naturally ginger







Sunday, August 16, 2015

Bonjour Paris - Frans in France


The Frans made it to France. We spent 10 luxurious days in the city of lights and love. From Croque Madame to Escargot, we created memories that will last a life time and experienced all that Paris had to offer. I'm so excited to share our adventures filled with food, wine, fashion, culture and a whole lot of fun. 

After a red-eye flight we checked into our Airbnb. I highly recommend using Airbnb when traveling abroad. I felt as though we integrated ourselves into the community and got a deeper insight into life in Paris. 

Blurry eyed due to lack of sleep we loaded up on espresso and set out to explore Paris. On our first day we wandered down the Seine taking in historic sites like the Notre Dame, Louvre, Tuileries and of course the Eiffle Tower. Paris always romances me and I'm so excited to share all its' beauty with you. 
  

Hat & Shorts: Joe Fresh / Purse: Zara / Shoes: & Other Stories / Top: ASOS / Jacket: Gap

Bisous Bisous
naturally ginger

 
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