The Metro

I take the metro from the airport to the apartment and back all the time by myself. I never get nervous, but when it comes to riding the metro in Paris city is a whole other thing. It scares me to ride by myself. I have no problems riding with my husband or a friend, but alone scared me.

The first time I rode by myself was in July and the only reason I did it was because I was hot and I had walked for 10 miles around town and I was so over walking. I was two miles from home and couldn't walk anymore.

Well today I went all the way up to Montmartre. I even changed lines! I was so proud of myself. I did have a glass of wine for lunch so maybe that helped :) And I made it home without calling a taxi!

I absolutely love the metro app. I paid to unlock all of the features. For me it was worth it. I love that it tells you which carriage to ride in. 

Tomorrow I'm going to try out the Batobus!

Seine

rue Montorgueil

One of my favorite things to do in Paris is to walk around with no destination. When I was walking around I stumbled across rue Montorgueil. I had read about this rue and it was on my list of places to go.

I'm going to post the pictures I have, but defiantly plan on going back an writing more about it.

This is one of the oldest food markets in central Paris.

The entrance

Next trip I plan on eating here!

I do plan on returning and I'm also going to bring the GoPro! 

We leave less than a week, I'm very excited!

Tomb

Our next trip

Our next trip is in two weeks. It's been almost one month since I have been there. I'm very excited to get back.

We have a trip to Bordeaux planned and we are going to Versailles. I will posting all about both trips. Hopefully soon after we get back I'll have videos to post. I got a new GoPro and new editing software.

Au Revoir!

Les caves du Louvre

My friend Brenda and I went to Les Caves du Louvre for a wine tasting, during our girls trip to Paris. We purchased the 32€, 3 wine tasting in English. You can go online and set up your tasting. They do have some add on's when you book your reservation.

Photo Credit: Brenda

The tour guide gives you a ton of information about the wine you are trying. I'll admit we did this tour about 6 hours after we landed in Paris. We did take a nap, but I was tired and I don't really remember all of what he told us.

Photo Credit: Brenda

This is the former royal winery during King Louis XV's time. There were underground tunnels to the Louvre when it was the royal palace. This way the sommelier didn't have to take his wine outside and risk people stealing it. The tunnels are no longer accessible because of the metro line.

We went to three different rooms to try the three different wines, white, red and rosé. Then they took us to a wine label room and explained the wine labels. I would say the white was my favorite. Each room was unique and it was designed that way to enhance our senses. 

Photo Credit: Brenda

Photo Credit: Brenda

They had a map in each room to show us where the wine that we tasted was from.

The two pictures above are of the wine label room. This is where he explained wine labels. The back wall is just mesmerizing. 

I highly recommend this tour. I plan on going back with my husband next time.

Au revoir !

Update

I have been really bad about updating this blog. I have so many thing I want to write then I get busy and don't do it.

We moved into our apartment on January 20 and were suppose to have the place for six months. We fell in love with the apartment and never want to give it up. We have a lease until March 2020. In March the building will get together and vote on a new roof. Because we are in the attic, our landlord doesn't want us in the apartment while they put the new roof on. Not sure how it'll all play out, just waiting and hoping for the best.

The building to the left of my head is ours

I have been to Paris 9 times this year. I've even taken two full months off of traveling. Even though I've been there 9 times there are so many things I still want to do. My list keeps growing and I think it'll take me years to complete the list.

So far I've been to musee d'Orsay, l'orangerie, Louvre and L'armee musee. I've been to a wine tasting. Dan and I flew to Nice. I have been on many aimless walks. I've seen so many things just by wondering around Paris. And I've had countless baguettes and pastries.

Benign chocolat 

I return to Paris in three weeks and I hope to update this blog with many posts before I go.

Au revoir