Paris. Counting Down.

If you haven't gotten the message yet, we like food!  And what better place for foodies than Paris?  Not only are the restaurants good, but you can buy the most wonderful things almost anywhere in the city.  Even so, there are a few rather special locations, one of which is in the area surrounding the Church of the  Madeleine.  Here are the most elegant macarons, the most expensive caviar, and the most delicious chocolates. Here are the stores with names like Hediard, Fauchon, Prunier and Ladurée.

As we walked past the Madeleine, we saw the front lawns covered with flowers.  Then the penny dropped.  Of course, 29 May is La fête des Mères, Mothers' day.  All very pretty.

Church of the Madeleine

Flower display at La Madeleine

We wandered in and out of shops admiring the displays.  Here are just a few images to whet your appetite.

Fauchon

Chocolates in Fauchon

Hediard

Foie Gras

Selection of tea in Hediard

Turning into the Rue Royale, we immediately stopped at a children's shop.  You know who just can't go past one of those.  Even I had to admit that there were some truly lovely clothes.

Then it was on to Ladurée for Macarons and Coffee.

Laduree for Coffee

Macarons

Continuing along the rue Royale we passed Maxims.  I have to confess that after seeing and enjoying The Merry Widow I really don't want to go there and have my illusions shattered!

Entrance to Maxims

After a visit to W. H. Smith's bookstore to pick up some reading material for the long flight home, we headed back to our own neighbourhood to have lunch at a delightful little restaurant I am sure we have mentioned, la Zuppiera.

La Zuppiera

Later in the afternoon, sitting and reading, we heard a trumpet outside and going to the window saw another street musician.  While we see buskers in Hobart, street musicians simply don't seem to exist there.  They are often quite good and great fun to watch.

The street musician