Waking up in Paris is one of my favourite things in the world. If only I could do it more often than for just a few days a year!
It`s well known that Parisians are very fond of the neighbourhood they live in and I was just thinking that, if I ever lived in Paris, mine would definitely be the 10th. There is no other place in Paris to suit me better.
Talking (read: fantasizing) about living in Paris, here is what a common Saturday would look like for me!
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In my tiny apartment on Rue Marseille (my favourite street in the 10th, obviously), the day would start with a cup of coffee.
As my favourite boulangerie in the area – Du Pain et des Idées, on Rue Yves Toudic – is closed during the weekend, I`d have one reason more to go for brunch at Holy Belly! (I have already told you in a previous post how much I love this place)
Du Pain et des Idées – closed:
Holy Belly – open:
My Saturday would most probably continue with a bit of shopping on Rue Saint-Honoré, from where I normally get my supply of gorgeous Diptique perfumed candles, or on the streets near the Opera.
And, because Saturdays are for indulging, a short visit to Pierre Hermé for some delicious macarons should also be on the list.
Back to my beloved 10ème arrondissement and feeling slightly guilty after the macaron intake, lunch would have to be at Sol Semilla, the extremely healthy (and tasty!) food place on Rue des Vinaigriers.
A walk along the nearby Canal Saint-Martin is always a good idea, especially on a late Saturday afternoon.
But let`s not forget we find ourselves in the 10th, which means that, besides the best place for brunch in town, here also resides the best place for coffee in Paris: Ten Belles, on Rue de la Grange aux Belles. And here is just another excuse to drop by for a good cup of coffee!
Energized after the cup of coffee and still not in the mood to go home, my feet would probably carry me further down the streets of the neighbourhood.
A cosy evening at home should sound like the best thing to do at the end of a day spent entirely outside, but the temptation of meeting friends for dinner in Le Marais has all the chances to win this over!
As you might have figured it out by now, this is exactly how our Saturday in Paris looked like just a week ago. And oh, how I could get used to this lifestyle! 🙂
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I love Paris! it\’s my favorite city…ever!! Glad you had a great time! My favorite neighborhood in Paris is Quartier Latin and Saint Germain, though on my last visit I stayed next to the Moulin Rouge! Fun times!
Lucky you! We find a little bit of Paris in every city we visit!;-) Next trip- next year!
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Wow! Amsterdaming…Firstly, Let me simply say, Thank you! My wife and I were in Paris for by happenstance, for about 10 days this past July, for France defeating Belgium which placed them in the world cup final, during ST. Bastilles day on Saturday the 14th, Sunday for France winning the World Cup against Croatia, and finally on Monday for the victory parade. We then left for a week in Israel and needed to return to catch out flights from Paris to return to New York City. In that transition we had one weekend in Paris. 3 days to be exact. So I happened upon finding your article “A Saturday in Paris”; and I thoght…this looks descent, I think my bae would enjoy this. Not enjoy, We loved our day. We didn’t do everything on your list, but we did a good portion of it. We lingered in the Hotel room and left late morning to a nice spot for croissants, and quiche., Then we walked on over to Ten Belles and OMG was that good….we went back on Sunday. Their Sausage roll and cold brew is absolutely amazing! Then we hung out in the farmers market and headed over on the train to Rue Saint-Honoré and relaxed and chatted on the steps of the opera. Then we went to Pierre Hermme for some amazing treats and took some home. We purchased the most amazing photograph in the same neighborhood after which we made our way to Les Marais for walking shopping and the most amazing dinner we had in our time in Paris. We arrived to have the only table in front of the window overlooking the street on the second floor of the restaurant. Then we left from there to stroll around the streets whereever our feet would lead us to find the beautiful sounds of a Harpist playing on the sidewalk on a random street. literally from there we took an uber back to our Hotel in the 10th. Thank you so much for this post! We had an amazing day!
Hi Jason! So happy to read your comment and find out you and your wife had a great time in Paris. 🙂 I wish I could find an article called “A Saturday in New York” to follow it when my boyfriend and I visit NYC later this year. :))