If you're planning a trip to Paris in September or October, be forewarned: it may prove difficult to book a hotel room or apartment. France is hosting the Rugby World Cup 2007, which begins September 7th in Paris and continues through October 20th. During this time, practically every hotel room in Paris will be booked and any free ones may be priced exhorbitantly. Some international organisations have rescheduled meetings originally planned for September, because of the lack of available hotel rooms. So plan ahead and book now!
A hairline crack runs through the lid of this 18th-century pichet at the Foire aux Antiquaires at Place Saint Sulpice, Paris. But I think the pichet's exquisite detail is admirable, despite the damage it's sustained in the last 200 years.
I found these creamware dessert or salad plates from the 1930s at Agape. The plate for June features the Longchamp flat race course, including its distinctive windmill. Longchamp is directly across the street from our apartment.
This lovely mother and daughter vignette decorates the cover of a 19th-century box that once contained face powder. It is offered for sale at Anges et Demons at Place Saint Sulpice.
An ivory letter opener shaped like a fish and another decorative powder box - this one featuring angels - is displayed at Anges et Demons at the brocante currently underway at Place Saint Sulpice.
Another powder box at Anges et Demons features flowers pressed into the lid.
Ah, you're across from Longchamp ... no wonder all the wonderful pictures from the horse races that I've seen before!
Posted by: JanePoe (aka Deborah) | 17 June 2007 at 06:12
And who do you think will win? ;)
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 16 June 2007 at 14:32
And who do you think will win? ;)
Posted by: chiefbiscuit | 16 June 2007 at 14:32
Thanks for the advice....I am one of those travelers! Thank goodness I have booked a room. Not trying to dampen the spirits of the game.....but I sure hope I am not surrounded by drunken loud rugby players in the Marais. Not really the picture of Paris I'd be looking forward to. :)
Posted by: My Melange | 16 June 2007 at 06:07
oh, my, what lovely treasures! So wishing I was shopping there, falling in love from stall to stall. My local fleamarket will have to do, so thanks so much for allowing me to live thru you!
wishing you a lovely weekend,
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | 16 June 2007 at 01:37
Absolutely lovely photos! It must be heavenly living there (I would also be penniless!).
I hope that you have a delightful weekend...
xo, Andrea
Posted by: Southern Heart | 16 June 2007 at 01:07