The 10th arr. near the Canal St. Martin is a melange of odd buildings,quirky storefronts, and just one visual surprise after the next. Here are a few glimpses.
Love the Art Deco
Alright you movie buffs, who's that on the left? I say it's Joan Crawford. For sure, Norma Desmond on the right.
All About Bette upside down
Scary Hair Do's/Dont's at the Beauty School
I am happy to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Come take an ethnic culinary journey with me and chef and caterer Charlotte Puckette, author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook. First we will shop at a Paris green-market for the freshest ingredients and then return to Charlotte’s professional kitchen near the Eiffel Tower to cook a three-course lunch. After, we will indulge in the delicious feast we prepared along with hand-selected wines.
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:30AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours)
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 3 students, maximum 6 students.
Click here to sign up for the next class or for more info.
I am pleased as punch to announce the launch of Eye Prefer Paris Tours, which are 3-hour walking tours I will personally be leading. The Eye Prefer Paris Tour includes many of the places I have written about such as small museums & galleries, restaurants, cafes & food markets, secret addresses, fashion & home boutiques, parks, and much more.
I look forward to meeting you on my tours and it will be my pleasure and delight to show you my insiders Paris.
Check it out at www.eyepreferparistours.com
Yep, that's Joan! In blackface in her first color movie, Torch Song, MGM 1953-ish
Posted by: Larry | August 05, 2009 at 10:09 PM
I agree - it's Joan. Love your Blog! I was told about it by my cousin who is in Paris now - you hosted a walking tour for her and her husband. One day I, too, will see gai Paris!
Posted by: Jo-Anne Harrison | August 07, 2009 at 10:24 PM