Where in a misty city, filled with lots of gorgeous people, who run quickly here and there.
They run but smile and stop to speak and kiss you. Males flirt constantly, and you wish you spoke
French more fluently.
There are wonderful smells in the air. Perfume, pastries, coffee. Fashions, oh, the styles
So different from America at the time.
I drank the best cup of coffee I ever had, and with the first-ever and best croissants
I've ever eaten in my lifetime
I had my hair cut, shaped, and styled (not in this pic below, afterward).
The French Stylist spoke no English, but showed me pics, and before long,
We were communicating very nicely
I visited fashion and perfume houses, a dream of a lifetime for me
The historical monuments were something to see as well!
Arc de Triomphe
Commissioned in 1806 by the Emperor Napoleon
The Claridge, where I stayed, was so luxurious!
I've not seen any place like it since.
The rooms were out of this world, unforgettable.
This Hotel treated everyone like Royalty.
The articles below are about its closing, the very year we stayed there
It saddened me because I had hoped to return and stay there again
Read The Stories of The Famous Claridge Hotel Closing in 1976
Florence Morning News here in Hibiscus House post
Places
1976
I have always wanted to visit Paris! Very lovely pictures and a wonderful story. Thanks Dolly!
ReplyDeleteDebbie H.
How wonderful, I have never been overseas anywhere. I graduated from high school in 1976, I remember the year well just not for the same fantastic reasons that you do.
ReplyDeleteWow Dolly, what an amazing trip! The pictures are really professional looking. I took four years of French in high school and always wanted to visit there. My in-laws have been many times. My hubby and I watch the Tour De France every summer in order to see the beautiful countryside.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit to my blog and have a great week!
Denise
Oh what amazing photos - that's a trip of a lifetime! Haven't been there but it's on my list - can't wait to visit the Paris flea market! Started following in the new Linky too.
ReplyDeleteKelly
What a wonderful post and so fun that you share your pictures. I have never even been to Europe. Maybe some day when these gets are grown.
ReplyDeleteYou have had my dream trip! Oh, how I used to long to go to Paris! Thank you for this virtual visit.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. I would love to visit Paris. I'm your newest linky follower and would love a return follow!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at "Paris"! One of my dreams is to go there...I so enjoyed your pictures and memories.
ReplyDeleteCindy at Notes in the Key of Life
Thanks for sharing the memories...makes me want to go! Thanks for stopping by Moose Mouse Creations and following me. I'm happily following you back!
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