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If you happen to be heading over to Paris this month, be warned that you are going to see an amazing amount of signs similar to this one, telling patrons that yes, indeed, it is August, we are French and by God, we are going on vacation for the entire month!! That’s it. Shops and cafés will draw the curtains, their owners will flee the city in search of sun and fun, usually in the south of France where chances are, the sun will actually shine and the city will feel different–quieter. I moved to Paris in August and the culture shock of seeing so many places just close their doors for a month was odd but amazing. I knew I was going to like it here.
I, too, have caught the need to get away bug and my sign is being posted right here. My sign is one of a more permanent nature, however. This will be the last post for The Paris Traveler. It is with much sadness that I take my leave. I have so enjoyed sharing my passion for this magnificent city with you and hope that you have found some of what I wrote about helpful. Most important, I hope you always felt welcomed to my world. Writing this blog was for me like talking to my friends on a daily basis.
There truly is no other place like Paris–even you crumudgeons who have nothing good to say about France would walk away entranced by something. The curious thing–you wouldn’t be aware anything was happening to you until, oops, too late! It works its magic in mysterious ways.
Since we are going separate ways, I hope these last weeks of summer are oodles of fun for you. I also hope that if in your dreams, Paris is a destination for you, your dream comes true.
Come visit me here and don’t be strangers!!
A bientôt.
Photo credit: degrés 360@flickr
11 Comments
so sad to read that you will no longer be a part of my morning routine. I loved reading your perspective about this truly amazing city. Now what am I going to read???
I will be returning to Paris after 32 years. Your blog, which I looked forward to each day, increased my excitement about revisiting that beautiful city. We will miss your words.
Leanne
Thanks for that. I, too am sad. Writing it has been a part of my daily routine as well. Let’s see, you could probably read the sports pages with all those men in your house!!
Sally
32 years!! I wish I could be there to see your reaction. I get goosebumps just thinking about how wonderful it is going to be for you. Glad to know that I was a part of your day. Thank you and bon voyage!
awww… i JUST found your blog. i guess i’ll get by on the archives. thanks for putting so much work into this!
I enjoyed reading your insights – they were thoughtful, clever and carrement branche’! Very good luck in your next ventures.
I’m disappointed that I’m finding your blog after you’ve left. That’s too bad. I love the Parisian attitude and perspective.
I went to paris in summer and experienced the same lack of parisian atmosphere you describe. I think Paris shines more for it’s culture than it’s cultural buildings. It certainly felt like it was missing something so I highly recommend that if you do visit paris you go just before summer starts to catch that Parisian vibe.
I’m currently living in Vienna, Austria and can confirm – it’s not only Paris…but most of Europe that says…cya…be back in the fall. As a tourist it’s hard to understand, but after living here for just over a year – I kinda get it and like it. August? Who needs it…I’ll be in Croatia on a beach.
Happy Birthday Kim (50th, I think). I tried to call you but the number I had was disconnected. Hope you have a great day and get in touch with me.
SMC roommate,
MJ
Thanks for that. I enjoyed reading. Paris is my imagine city. I’m currently living in bochum and I hope I’ll be in paris next time. I love the Paris.