Au Petit Versailles Du Marais
Au Petit Versailles Du Marais
Au Petit Versailles Du Marais
Instead of dragging myself around Place Des Vosges this past week I have been out on the streets of Paris pounding the pavement (well sort of) showing my 'besty' my neighbourhood. The alarm sounds at 7.30am and 'his gorgeousness' starts his day ... and so do we.. This morning Paris was divine as we walked the streets of the Marais the Parisians slowly starting their day. We did a loop from Rue Vielle Du Temple down to St. Paul and across the bridge to Ile-St-Louis.
Au Petit Versailles Du Marais has always been one of my favourite Boulangerie in Paris to photograph because of it's beautiful facade. Nothing much has changed for 100 years.. But today through the early morning haze something seemed different about this crusty old bakery. A new paint job, some cute new tables and chairs and best of all an award-winning Boulanger Christian Vabret at the helm. Yooo hooo!!!!Great bread in the Marais. Christian Vabret won the prestigious Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 1986. The greatest honour that can be bestowed on a Frenchman (or women) for his handywork in his particular artisan field.
Athalee and I headed in to sample a croissant and a pain au raisin straight out of the oven. Gawdy, Gawdy, one of the best croissants I have sampled in Paris, cute staff and opened just 4 days ago...Divine. So thrilled to have them in the hood.And best of all you can grab a coffee, crossiant and sit outside or inside for no extra cost.....so rare in Paris..
Au Petit Versailles Du Marais
1, rue Tiron
75004 Paris
If you are in Paris or coming, try and go for a walk as the sun is coming up.. Paris is extra special bathed in morning light.
Keep Dreaming + Walking
Carla xx
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ps.. Taken on my Canon 5D Mark II
All I can really say (well, write) at this moment is ... SIGH! How totally wonderful.
ReplyDeleteNul doute que le Patron du Petit Versailles du Marais, t'invitera au prochain petit déjeuner tant ce reportage met en valeur sa boulangerie, qui le mérite d'ailleurs.
ReplyDeleteTrès belles photos,également,
Roger
I just woke up from a dream where i just arrived in paris with no agenda, no hotel and nothing to do... fate would be that i fell upon your boulangerie...Un pain au chocolat, tout chaud, sortant du four...hummmm, delicious
ReplyDeleteyes everything does look different in early am .. . tomorrow my Brussels train will only get in at Gare du Nord around lunch time.. . beau reportage.
ReplyDeleteWonderful reportage!
ReplyDeleteOh Carla, these are some of my favorite photos! I'm anxious to explore street photography more, I thing, and as always, you inspire me!
ReplyDelete"his gorgeousness"! I'm still giggling over that. Yes, well, on to the boulangerie. I'm writing this in my little rouge book to remember. I think you said you could get a café as well? Hmmm, never seen that in a boulangerie, thanks dear Carla.
ReplyDeleteEarly morning light is something I"ve not seen in Paris. Last year I thought I might finally get a Paris sunrise because our plane arrived at 6:30 am!! NON! It was dark and pouring rain. Dawn broke around 8 and it was not what I had envisioned. I will set the alarm this trip! You've inspired me once again.
V
Carla,
ReplyDeleteParis by sunrise sounds magical! Your first image reminds me of the grocery storefront in Amélie...
How I miss those Parisian store signs-even the Tabac signs make me yearn for Paris (and I don't smoke, but I do remember buying les timbres there.) Thank you for the glimpse into your beautiful Parisian neighborhood.
Mandy
I'm adoring this new series of yours, and I'll definitely be hitting this boulangerie within a couple of weeks. Thank you for the great tip--and yes, the light in the morning is so incredible.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking pictures!
the early morning light is plenty gorgeousness...
ReplyDeleteWhy are there no chandeliers in NY bakeries? Looks like a new must-do.
Love the colour cast effect on these, almost like twenty year old Kodak negatives that have lost some of their saturation; makes for a great old 'poster' effect in the shots. And not with the Leica?
ReplyDeleteBonjour Carla. Merci pour le tuyau ("the tip".) I am now very curious about your new boulangerie, and if it is located in my favorite neighborhood, well... It's officially on my list. Amazing photography. But of course you already knew that ;-) Bonne fin de journée chez toi! Veronique -French Girl in Seattle
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, as always. Have not been to Paris and I appreciate your photos of the city. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI just fell in love with these! Stunning work as always and that light....I love that light!
ReplyDeleteI am loving all of your great coffee and cafe suggestions for Paris and will definitely try and find those haunts you mentioned a few posts back when I next come to Paris--I need a strong coffee in the morning or can't function! Love these images--you captured the chill in the air and the feel of warm bread and coffee emanating from within!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
The way you captured the light in these is just stunning. Thanks for sharing with us! So happy I found your lovely blog. x
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful light and of course such lovely buildings to photograph. I especially love the little birds flying across the ceiling.
ReplyDeleteAll this and a cafe you can sit at...perfect.
ciao lisa
The light is stunning! Places look different in the early morning light. Beautiful! Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of photos. The processing that you have done have given them a great vintage feel. I've never been to Paris, but your pictures make it look like its worth paying a visit
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photos! The early morning light is lovely. I would love to walk right into one of those cafes, and order a coffee and croissant.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos! The colors are just so wonderful and the place is really lovely.
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