A floating restaurant moored across the Seine from Notre Dame.
Lunch on Ile Saint Louis.
On Friday, I had lunch with a friend at a quiet, lovely restaurant that's also a brocante! First you dine, looking out onto a lovely cobblestone entryway bordered with flowers. This gives the impression you're in a quaint village, not in Central Paris. Then you get to browse in a huge space with a timber-beamed roof. For 36 years, the jovial proprietor has been collecting items for his shop, so there's a wide selection of antiques and collectibles for sale - including an Art Nouveau piano mechanique and an Empire bibliotech! And no, I'm not showing photographs or printing the name or location, as I don't want the restaurant/brocante to lose its charm by being beseiged with customers. But if you're coming to Paris and want to go there for lunch, email me and I'll provide details.
mmmmmmmm - love this -
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | 17 June 2007 at 19:34
Hey Tara - again you spark my Paris memories - I know this place!!!! :) Gosh, I really need to plan a trip back to Paris!! Cheers Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | 17 June 2007 at 14:36
Beauty, simple, lovely and such a perfect way to spend a day!
XOX
Kristen
Posted by: Kristen R | 17 June 2007 at 06:45
What a wonderful treat! And bravo for you not widely disclosing their location ;-) xx, JP
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 17 June 2007 at 06:10
Thanks for sharing your charmed life. Like Pam, I really felt like I was THERE.
Posted by: patry | 17 June 2007 at 05:03
Merci MERCI MeRcI ! For these photos! I feel like I am there..Oh yes...that is moi..leaning over the railing of the boat..singing and clapping "OOO la la OOOlala..I am in Paris at last!"
Posted by: pam aries | 17 June 2007 at 01:54
That little boat must be what heaven is like! LOL
Posted by: Ladyjicky | 17 June 2007 at 01:19
Hi Tara!
I've been away at the house and I do realize how bad the Palestine in-fighting may touch us all. I only get a few stations up there but it gave me chills. Your blog has educated me in ways I wish I could share. I'm more aware.
Loved the eye candy too!
I heard a news story that Paris cafes are fading in numbers. Can you post on that? I was shocked at the numbers.
HUGS
Posted by: Tammy | 16 June 2007 at 20:55
This posts makes me want to move to Paris...
I have tagged you, on behalf of Red Squirrel, for a meme... if interested, stop by my blog. If not, let it pass, and peace to you. ;)
Posted by: Rob Kistner | 16 June 2007 at 20:46
Seeing these pictures really made me yearn for Paris. *sigh* Maybe it is just the head-space I am in, wanting to escape. Heh. But I sure wish i could pop in on you right this minute!
OXOX I hope you are well.
:)
Posted by: amber | 16 June 2007 at 20:08
Tara,
Is that the 'kiosk flottant' in your picture? We will be having drinks there in Sept! And speaking of Berthillon...what's your favorite flavor mon cherie? I love the I'le St Louis. A cafe called 'La Flore en I'le' was a favorite of mine on my last trip!
Posted by: My Melange | 16 June 2007 at 19:39
I'll look marvelous there in my crocs!!
I need a vacation. In the meantime, I guess I can just settle for looking at your fabulous pics. I don't know if your life is a glamourous as it seems from this side of the world. If it isn't - don't tell me. I love thinking of you over there living it up in style.
Posted by: holli | 16 June 2007 at 19:26
Good! I love that you want to keep it "unspoiled." No offence to visitors, but that's exactly what happens when the whole world know about something.
The floating restaurant reminds me of the bateaux-mouche we took rides on.
xoxo
Posted by: Colette | 16 June 2007 at 19:25
Beautiful photos- I'm so glad I found you!!
Posted by: Sophiehoneysuckle | 16 June 2007 at 19:14
Tara, my friend, that lunch sounds lovely. One of these days Imust make it to Paris! In the meantime, I've been busy with my new business and new Blog. Come visit me at http://springroadconnections.com and http://thedailydishbylisa.blogspot.com/. I still have http://quintessentialfeline.blogspot.com as well but the new Blog will link with my writing. Look forward to "seeing" you! :-)
Posted by: LIsa | 16 June 2007 at 17:12
Shopping and eating in one spot - what could be better! Looks like a fabulous place :)
Posted by: Becca | 16 June 2007 at 16:12
I'll let you know when I come, and we can go there together :-)
Posted by: Britt-Arnhild | 16 June 2007 at 15:37
I just think anyone who lives in Paris is one of the luckier people on this planet. I adore looking all the photos you post Tara!
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 16 June 2007 at 14:30
What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon - lunching and shopping, especially in such a charming atmosphere! I love the idea of dining at the floating cafe, too. What fun!
I'm just catching up - K.'s had the computer for most of the week for a project. Glad to see you've been having a good time! Have a wonderful weekend, Tara! XO
Posted by: tinker | 16 June 2007 at 11:15