Courtyard Week 7: 8 Rue Saint Paul

The day I went with my tour clients to discover the courtyard at 26 rue Saintonge must have been my lucky courtyard day. We also stumbled upon a real find in the Marais near my house. A black lacquered door was opening on a 17th century hotel particulier on the rue Saint Paul and I did my Courtyard Sprint, arriving in th nick of time before the door closed. It was enormous and expansive, running almost the length of a city block. My client was a serious travel photographer and we both took tons of shots. There was such a lush variety of plants, tall and short trees, flower beds, wild vines, ivy, and plants. This courtyard goes on the list of my top favorites.

8 rue Saint Paul, 75004
Metro: Saint Paul



















New Eye Prefer Paris Photos for Sale

I am happy to announce the sale of a new set of prints of my Eye Prefer Paris Photos.  I am offering 20 of my most popular and iconic images for sale including my 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

Comments

[Kiki]

brilliant! THAT is what I love about Paris; those hidden corners, only open to the occasional (or the officially initiated) visitor! Thank you.

[Cheryl]

WOW! What a find--and so close to your apartment, too! I wouldn't have expected a courtyard that large. I bet you were plenty excited to catch that one! Just fyi--there is also a really large one that is part of the Paris Walks Hemingway Tour. It's where James Joyce finished Ulysses. You walk in and it's like being transported to a little village totally away from Paris.

[vicki]

How grand! Love it! Sounds like you had a wonderful client, too. Should have been fun for both of you.