Joyeux Noel from Paris

Christmas, Such an Exciting and Festive time in Paris.

We have had a wonderful time, the City being lit up with exquisite decorations, driving up the "Champs Elysees" alight with Blue Xmas Trees and amazing Decorations.

The City of Paris is aptly named "The City of Light!"

We had such Fun decorating our xmas tree at Rue St Sulpice, we celebrated with Champayne with my friend Coral from Auckland.

Then when we had finished our Bubbles, we went on to a wonderful Italian Restaurant "Marco Polo" in Rue St Sulpice. Wonderful evening - good food, excellent wine, great company.

The next night we went to look through the Beautiful Church "St Germain Des Pres", the Nativity Scene featured in the Blog were on Display in the church.

I adore this church, it has such a Spiritual feeling about it. We are going to the Midnight Service there on Xmas Eve.

The wonderful tree in "Galeries La Fayette" was amazing. Such a Beautiful Store, and such
a Pleasure to Shop there. Christian and I thoroughly enjoyed it (especially the "Moet & Chandon Bar).

Looking forward to our first Xmas together in this special City, Paris.

Merry Christmas and Bon Noel, Heather xx

Jardin Luxembourg

The day started up crisp and fresh. Christian and I rugged up nice and warm, and we headed off to the 'Luxembourg Palace' to the "Andy Warhol" Exhibition.

It was amazing , such a modern exhibition housed in a Magnificent Palace. Incredible.

His work is eclectic.

Afterwards we wandered around the extremely French and formal Luxembourg Gardens, ( we are so Lucky as the gardens are just a 5 minute walk from our apartment ).

They are so Immaculate, the Lake and the Statues surrounding it.

We then strolled down Boulevard St Germain, where we stopped of at a Trendy Wine Bar called "Bordeaux" to get some Wine. Then on to catch the 95 Bus to "Pere Lachaise", the Famous Cemetary where a lot of Celebrity's have been laid to rest.

Christian wanted to see Jim Morrison's grave, who was a part of one of the most Famous Rock groups ( "The Doors" ) of all Time. His grave is the Fourth most visited Attraction in Paris.

It was a shame as Vandals had desecrated the grave and stolen the Headstone, but it was covered in Flowers and had a Lizard in place of his Headstone ( 'The Lizard King' was his cult name ) testament to his Fans loyalty. He was 27 when he died. Another grave that was covered in Flowers was the "Little Sparrow" Edith Piaf. The main grave I wanted to see, Oscar Wildes, was covered in Red Kisses. So I added one of my own.

The Cemetary is Sombre and serene, set in 108 acres, it is huge, you need a map to trace the graves! Then we finished a perfect day with dinner at "Victor Hugos Restaurant" at 'Place De Vosges' with Jean-Claude, all in all an end to a Delightful Parisian Day.

Bonnuit from Paris Heather xxx

Living in St Germain

Today, woke, after a great sleep.

Headed off to the St Germain Markets, where we purchased fresh Fruit, Vegatables Poisson, Flowers and Wine.

Then, we had a Spiritual walk, through the charming St Sulpice eglise where we lit a Candle for St Therese. It is Amazing.

Christian took a Photograph and when viewed, it

showed Orbs in the photo which means Spiritual Activity. Incredible. Built in the 13th Century, the Church is a huge part of French History.

Brought to the Fore by the Film "The Da Vinci Code", which made it even more of a French Icon.

Then we wandered through the St Sulpice Christmas Markets, so impressive, we Purchased a Xmas Tree for the Apartment. It will be our first xmas in Paris All Together !!

Then had a Coffee at our Local cafe "Cafe De La Mairie ", and then Home to our cosy enclave at 17 Rue St Sulpice to get ready for our Dinner out at "Place De Vosges", Victor Hugo Restaurant with Jean-Claude.

A Bientot from Paris ... Heather xx

Paris J Taime

Well we have arrived, after a long haul aboard an Emirates flight.

28 Hours, flying, as we alighted from the Plane in Paris we were welcomed with Snow.

Arrived at the Apartment in Rue St Sulpice St Germain Des Pres. It was utterly Charming, unpacked then glammed up to have Bubbles at 'Deux Magot', Boulevard St Germain with Jean-Claude.

Next day after a great sleep, discovered all the little shops surounding us. The St Germain Marche, marvellous Vegetables, Fish, Meat, fromage, so Charming the 6th Arrondisement is.

Had drinks at 'Cafe Le Pres', met super people from Iceland, so enjoyed Bubbles with them.

It has been wonderful showing my son Christian, Paris. Wandered through St Sulpice eglise, amazing atmosphere, then had Coffee at our Cafe 'De La Mairie' opposite the Church.

Then wandered into 'Christian Lacroix', expecting to see Patsy from 'Absolutely Fabulous' appear!

All in all, a wonderful start to my Parisian Adventure !! A bientot Heather x