Your Survival Guy and Gal walked 14,000 steps for lunch yesterday from Le Bristol Hotel to Breizh Café for oysters, crepes, and cider. It’s not exactly a walk to your corner bistro. There are at least a couple of Breizh Cafés in Paris. This one, our favorite, is in the Marais, a cool neighborhood perfect for eating, walking, and window-shopping, where every street feels like a side street.
Ten years ago or so, we took a tour of the Marais and have fond memories of taking a break for some cold chocolate at Au Petit Fer à Cheval (see below). In our recent visits post-Covid, it’s closed every time we walk by. I can’t tell if it ever reopened, which is another reason why I want you to get out there and take those trips you dream about.
The streets were busy but not crazy like it can be in the Spring. According to the locals I’ve spoken with, lately it’s been raining almost every day. When it’s not raining, everyone’s outside to get some sun. You can see why open green spaces are so valued here, as there are so many multi-level apartment buildings. Not many people in the area own yards or gardens.
As a side note, we were able to get inside stores without a wait. If you’re wondering why, it’s because everyone seemed to be in Hermès. The place is always packed and packed with people looking to spend. Luxury goods seem to never go out of style at Hermès.
Action Line: If you want a taste of Paris on the Right Bank, go to the Marais and enjoy lunch at Breizh Café. Then, enjoy your walk home. It’s worth every step.
Originally posted on Your Survival Guy.
