Paris - La Ville-lumière!

July 10, 2008

Paris - La Ville-lumière!

It's been one year since I married my wonderful husband and I can't help but think back on our honeymoon in Paris - the City of Light, the city of love. We rented an apartment online with Isabelle's Apartments and chose a place in the 5th arrondissement near La Sorbonne University called "Moliere". In the month of July the sun is up until 10pm. We walked the streets, sat in cafes, drank wine and truly enjoyed ourselves. I spent three years in Paris in my 20s and the city was as magical as I remembered it. Even my French returned to me and seemed to float effortlessly from my lips - especially after a glass or two of Bordeaux!

"Moliere" Apartment near the Sorbonne University

Comments

heidi said…

you both look so beautiful & happy!

June 30, 2008 at 4:20 AM

High Desert Diva said…

Happy anniversary!

June 30, 2008 at 4:32 AM

please sir said…

Lovely pictures, and sounds like a great honeymoon spot.

June 30, 2008 at 8:08 AM

Lydee said…

ohh, I'm longing to be there! beautiful!

June 30, 2008 at 1:25 PM

SandraRee said…

Happy anniversary! Beautiful, Marie Louise! You and your husband and Paris! :)

June 30, 2008 at 3:31 PM

Robin said…

Bon anniversaire mes amis! One of the best weddings ever (especially how the ceremony took place after cocktails and before dinner!). Technically you are still newlyweds until midnight!

June 30, 2008 at 4:59 PM

Fifi Flowers said…

Happy Anniversary.. another June bride!
3 years in Paris... I am tres jealous! LOVE LOVE LOVE these photos! New Years RESOLUTION in June... must get back to Paris within the year... let's see if it happens! crossing fingers!

You are a lovely couple!

June 30, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Marie Louise said…

Thank you everyone for the Anniversary wishes!

Fifi - yes, you must make it to Paris. It will blow you away!

July 1, 2008 at 6:20 AM

Laura in Paris said…

Happy Wedding Anniversary! I think it's symbolised by "cotton", isn't it? Many happy more to come!

July 1, 2008 at 10:02 AM

vosgesparis said…

beautiful Paris and beautiful people ;)

July 1, 2008 at 3:01 PM

Fifi Flowers said…

I have to confess... I haven't been there since 1992... way over do!

July 1, 2008 at 6:39 PM

N said…

I was in Paris in 2001, June. We surprised my in-laws, who were there for their anniversary. Congratulations!

Marie Louise, thanks for stopping by LoveMomWorkLife.

I'm also a CT native. And love the Cape. And had read Anna Quindlen's piece some time ago.

Much luck to you in the career change, as you can see I am contemplating one myself. I'm going to have to keep an eye on you.

Best

July 1, 2008 at 8:51 PM

littlebyrd said…

Loved seeing these pictures! I can think of no better place to honeymoon than Paris....Happy Anniversary!

July 1, 2008 at 9:43 PM

pve design said…

Bonjour, I am here in Paris now and we are off touring to the Louvre today. My 3 children are full of excitement! Paris has always made my heart beat a little faster. We came to celebrate my in-laws 50th anniversary!
Happy Anniversary to you!

July 2, 2008 at 12:50 AM

Tess Kincaid said…

Happy Anniversary! Wonderful pix. And thanks for stopping by my place this morning! :)

July 2, 2008 at 7:38 AM

/// said…

What a beautiful couple, and a lovely honeymoon! I've never seen a Paris sky so blue as in the last picture!!! :)

July 2, 2008 at 10:11 AM

Flower said…

My childhood chum just returned from Paris and she talks of the two of us going there. Reading what you have experienced makes it even more dream like! And, then I scrolled down and see you are going to Cape Cod!! Have you read the book, My Own Cape Cod by Gladys Taber? It's old but I love the day by day tales she shares.
Have a marvelous vacation!!

July 2, 2008 at 5:12 PM

katiedid said…

What a wonderful honeymoon! Congratulations on your anniversary! You both look beautiful and happy. :)

July 2, 2008 at 7:33 PM

Hey Harriet said…

Happy anniversary! Ahhh...Paris. A perfect honeymoon destination! I'm hoping to visit there one day. AND, you lived there for 3 years!?! I bet you have so many stories to share about that exciting adventure! I'm very envious!

July 2, 2008 at 8:58 PM

dee said…

Happy anniversary! Congratulations :)

July 2, 2008 at 9:09 PM

Pratishtha Durga said…

Hey Marie! Such beautiful pictures. My own honeymoon was in a trekking camp (Hubby's idea). I remember staying up all night, terrified of snakes and scorpions, oh and how can i forget wild boars. It was a jungle out there!

India is pretty in parts and you made it to Jaipur, so good. I live in Mumbai. One word: CROWDED!

Hope you had a great time celebrating a year of being married.

July 2, 2008 at 10:38 PM

Bee Designs said…

Paris, what a wonderful city. I've never been myself but have always dreamed of it. I guess with the eurostar i've got no excuse now! I love your blog Marie Louise, it looks great and i'm amazed you've only been doing it for such a short time.

July 3, 2008 at 2:21 AM

Lavinia said…

Happy First Anniversary! You two are the very picture of happiness. Your husband is quite a handsome chap! Lucky you for spending your honeymoon in the city that spells romance for so many...and in quite a chic apartment.

May you have many more happy and healthy anniversaries...

July 3, 2008 at 7:34 PM

Unknown said…

Happy Anniversary and many more to come. I'd like to go there too :)

July 3, 2008 at 9:06 PM

Sandpiper (Lin) said…

Hi Marie Louise, I've been looking at your blog and you have so many interesting, and in some cases, familiar things here. Thanks for stopping by my blogs and leaving your comment. It's nice to meet a fellow "Connecticutter." ;-)

July 4, 2008 at 12:51 PM

robin ann mcintosh said…

Happy Anniversary! You had the honeymoon of my dreams : ) I wish you all the best.

July 4, 2008 at 3:30 PM