“Great find”
Serendipitous find - was looking for a bakery. Amazing tiny little quirky lane with great restaurants and shops. Just off a busy street, a little oasis
I was with my daughter and daughter-in-law while they shopped at the shops along Boulevard Saint Germain when we stumbled upon this small cobblestone passageway. (I actually think one of them was looking for a particular shop that was located here.) The passageway contains some…
There are many passages of Paris, each has its own story to tell. The relatively short Cour du Commerce has the back door to Le Procope, a few cafes to pass the time, and a few interesting shops. The ancient cobblestone street holds the story of the invention of the guillotine.…
This is one of my favorite Paris passageways, because of its history and ambiance, and I usually walk the 394-foot-length at least once during my stays in the city. On my most recent visit, I came in mid-morning soon after arriving from the airport. I was staying nearby and my…
So come and celebrate the revolution! And have a drink in one of the many charming cafes on this quiet pedestrian street. Very old Paris and just plain lovely.