It's that time of the year again, Courtyard Week. For my sixth edition I have combed the city in the last six months for new courtyards and have discovered a treasure trove of hidden gems behind the big doors.
Today is a courtyard right near the Place des Vosges. I have come to find that many courtyards have public access during the week, so sometimes I will just push the button below the keypad on the side of the building to see if it will open. I did this at 21 rue du Pas de la Mule, and Voila! the door magically opened. Inside was a courtyard with the usual features of cobblestones and lush plants and flowers, and dripping ivy but there were a few unusual details like the scalloped metal cornice, the large square gray metal planters, and stained glass windows. I believe this was a former hotel de particular dating from the 1600s. If you do go by there, make sure to stop by the yummy and clever chocolate shop Josephine Vannier next door at # 4.
2 rue du Pas de la Mule, 75003
Metro: Chemin Vert
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Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale
I am happy to announce the sale of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos. I am offering 17 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my courtyards, doors, architectural details, statues, and monuments. They will make great gifts for all your Francophile friends, relatives, and colleagues but don't forget to buy some for yourself.
Click here to see photos and for full details including sizes, prices, and shipping. Here is a sample of some of the photos.
New! Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
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, co-author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook (with Olivia Kiang-Snaije). 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: Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday,Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Minimum of 2 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.
Tours cost 195 euros for up to 3 people, and 65 euros for each additional person. 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
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