Easter Candy Hunt

We spent Easter in Paris this year. After researching their customs I found out that the chocolatiers take Easter very serious. Before I left I saw posts from different chocolatiers on IG and Facebook and the candy is almost art. I set out on my own Easter candy hunt.

I only took photos so that I didn't end up eating a ton of candy.

These were at Laduree.

This was at Paul. Paul is the best boulangerie for beignets. 

Not sure where these were.

This was at a chocolate shop on Île Saint-Louis

Somewhere in Nice I found this.

I can't remember the name, but they have awesome chocolate.

This is what our Easter desserts were.

Walking on the Champs Elyese

On the first Sunday of the month, part of the Champs Elyese is closed to cars and it is only open to pedestrians.

Facts about the Champs Elyese from Wikipedia:

The Avenue des Champs-Élysées is an avenue in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, 1.9 kilometres (1.2 mi) long and 70 metres (230 ft) wide, running between the Place de la Concorde and the Place Charles de Gaulle, where the Arc de Triomphe is located. It is known for its theatres, cafés, and luxury shops, for the annual Bastille Day military parade, and as the finish of the Tour de France cycle race. The name is French for the Elysian Fields, the paradise for dead heroes in Greek mythology.

The lower part of the Champs-Élysées, from the Place de la Concorde to the Rond-Point, runs through the Jardin des Champs-Élysées, a park which contains the Grand Palais, the Petit Palais, the Théâtre Marigny, and several restaurants, gardens and monuments. The Élysée Palace, the official residence of the Presidents of France, borders the park, but is not on the Avenue itself. The Champs-Élysées ends at the Arc de Triomphe, built to honour the victories of Napoleon Bonaparte.

And if you want to read more from Wikipedia click here.

To enter the Champs Elyese you must go through security. They check your bags and frisk you. Paris takes security very serious.

The restaurants and stores are open. 

They have street entertainers along the street. We saw dancers and other performers. If you are in Paris on the first Sunday of the month, I would recommend going here.

It's been awhile

So I haven't been updating this blog. I really need to sit down and start blogging more. So far this year I have been to Paris 6 times. As of now I won't be going back until July. I decided to stay home for two months. It's strange because I've been home for 11 days and it feels like I haven't been there for months. I miss it. There is just something about Paris that just sticks with you. I believe Paris is like Florida you either love it or hate it.

Here are a few photos from past trips:

That is our apartment behind my head. 

I ran a 10k on my birthday. You can read about it here.

We saw Napoleon's tomb.