Hard to believe, but I only have a week left in Paris! (until next semester) Luckily, we had the perfect weather for a day of exploring. Started the day off at the Marché des Puces (flea market) at Porte de Cligancourte, where we sorted through absinthe spoons, old postcards, and racks of fur coats. It's one big treasure hunt! I forgot I had my camera in my bag, but next time I'll be sure to document.
For lunch, we went off to the Marais in search of Breizh Café. Rumor had it, these were the best galettes (buckwheat, savory crêpes) in Paris. Unfortunately, neither Clara or I had written down the address or looked into where it was. Found it eventually, with the help of some friendly grocery-store workers. When we got there at 2:15 it was full and there was a 45 minute wait, but we took it, and wandered through the Marais in the meantime.
These oyster-shuckers are popping up outside of all the restaurants and cafés!
Found this great church, my new favorite!
But then it was time for lunch!! I had a galette complete champignons (ham, mushrooms, emmental, and a fried egg) with cidre to drink. The rumor-ers do not lie. These are the best of the best, and I will be back with everyone I know.
Afterwards, more walking! This is the courtyard of the National Archives.
And here is the Hôtel de Ville (sadly not a hotel, but the city hall)
Hôtel de Ville, and the church from earlier (with a great reddish pink door!)
Headed over from the Marais to Île Saint Louis
And had a bit of salted caramel ice cream at the Berthillon!
Someone had left the gate to this courtyard open, so we stepped in.
Lots of hams
Lots of awards
Lots of salamis
And the Louvre at night (actually the Louvre at five. It gets dark early.)
