Scenes from a Paris Cafe – Addie Christianson

Scenes from a Paris Cafe – Le Progrès

It’s busy in Paris today, the first weekend of spring break for France on the eve of the presidential election. There’s a certain ere of anticipation about, lots of talk, yet with the positivity that early spring brings. I’ve sat down after a shopping day in Le Marais. This café’s yet another brasserie happy hourContinue reading “Scenes from a Paris Cafe – Le Progrès “

Scenes from a Paris Cafe – Holy Shot (Reims)

I’m in Reims, not Paris, but this worthy little hole-in-the-wall deserves my attention. I spend most Wednesday afternoons here, finishing work at 12. It has the perfect quirks for socialization and writing, where I can focus and churn out productivity. Holy Shot isn’t a café or brasserie or very French for that matter; it’s aContinue reading “Scenes from a Paris Cafe – Holy Shot (Reims)”

Scenes from a Paris Cafe – Au Vieux Châtelet

It’s Sunday, and I’ve sat myself down at a classic and touristy brasserie on the Seine. It’s one of those all-encompassing brasseries that doubles as a café during the day, providing all-day service– prime real estate, Châtelet station across from Île de la Cité on the right bank. I’m headed for a day of museumContinue reading “Scenes from a Paris Cafe – Au Vieux Châtelet”

Scenes from a Paris Cafe- The Paris Paris

Nothing beats the uniqueness of sitting outside a French cafe. Nothing comes close to encompassing the specific environment of the surroundings. Some aspects are unpleasant: the seats too close together, the roaring sound of motorcycles in the street, the stream of smoke from chain-smoking patrons. Yet, these annoyances are what makes a French cafe perfectlyContinue reading “Scenes from a Paris Cafe- The Paris Paris”