Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Where to enjoy the summer #1

CAFE TERRACE: Le Relais de la Butte
Because the panoramic view of Paris will make you giddy. Even if you live here. Even if the service leaves to be desired. Because let's face it, you're in Montmartre, sipping a fruit cocktail, feeling Amélie-esque and basking in sunshine and everyone wants to be you.

Le Relais de la Butte
12 rue Ravignan, Paris 18ème
metro: Abbesses (that's right, not even my neighbourhood!)

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SPOT: Paris Plage
Because while I know what you're thinking, it's actually wonderful. Because the monuments are all around you but you're pretending to be on a beach. Because if you nab a table at the ad hoc crêperie between the Pont Louis-Philippe and the Pont d'Arcole, you can sip a glass of off-pink wine with the Seine at your feet and the sun setting over the bridges. Because they have loads of other things too (pétanque, boats, etc) if you're feeling a bit more active.
Paris Plage
Along the river stretching out on both sides of Hôtel de Ville
Hurry, it ends August 20th!

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