Hotel des Tuileries

I have been slow updating my pictures from my previous trip to Paris but I am delighted to share these pictures of one of our hotels during our stay - l'hotel des Tuileries. Situated at the heart of Paris and just a five minute walk from the famous Tuileries.

This hotel was just renovated and is now an amazing 4 star luxurious hotel at the heart of the fashion and museum district. The hotel is the former home of one of Marie-Antoinette’s lady-in-waiting and you get live streams directly to Versailles. The staff will be delighted to give you a little run-down and historical background to the hotel.

Everything about the hotel is perfect. The only negative point about it would be the non-existent internet connection (well there is one but so slow you can't use it for anything) so don't expect to get any work - blogging - done when you are there.

Where
Hotel Tuileries Paris
10, rue Saint Hyacinthe
75001 Paris - France 

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*Thank you to Snaptraveller and the Hotel des Tuileries for the lovely stay
** All pictures were taken with the Olympus Pen E-PL7

Popelini

First came the Macrons, then the cupcakes and the cronuts and now we have the choux à la crème - which are delicate puff pasties filled with fresh cream. Popelini sells all kinds of flavours - from salted caramel, chocolate to passion fruit, lemon and rose to name just a few.

They are the perfect gift if you are feeling generous and the perfect size for you to taste a couple of different flavours without feeling too much embarrassed. Sadly, unlike the macarons they don't travel well and are best when preserved in a cool fridge so don't attempt to bring them back 'home'.

Where
Popelini
29, Rue Debelleyme
75003 Paris
France

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* All pictures were taken with the Olympus Pen E-PL7

Folks and Sparrows

I love going back to Paris (or Brussels for that matter). It is great to go back to places where you once lived and discover all the news shops, bars and restaurants that have opened since you were last there. We discovered Folks and Sparrow on our most recent trip to Paris. It was just round the corner from our hotel - Les Jardins du Marais. 

The place is just perfect; from the decoration, the vide to the unique food found in the Deli corner and the fresh sandwiches, cakes, tarts and cookies. Actually, it all reminded us of London, with a little South of France added to the mix.

The food is delicious and prepared with care and attention. Everything is thought of, right to the very last detail of the packaging. Definitely a must when you are next in Paris - this whole neighbourhood is buzzing with new great places to visit.

Where
Folks and Sparrow
14, Rue Saint Sebastien
75011 Paris

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* All pictures were taken with the Olympus Pen E-PL7

Les Jardins du Marais

The Hotel Les Jardins du Marais is a 4-star luxury boutique hotel with an elegant contemporary design, in one of my favourites areas of Paris; Le Marais.

The hotel is on a peaceful street yet hides an incredible haven of hundreds of rooms and suites surrounding the most amazing gardens. The restaurant is delightful and the breakfast was a much welcomed feast the next morning.

Les Jardins du Marais is an amazing example of great service and a unique experience provided by a helpful staff. This hotel is also a reminder that 4-start luxury hotels really do offer more than just great design and nice views they offer a unique conciergerie and a 360 staff.

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*Thank you to Snaptraveller and Les Jardins du Marais for the lovely stay
** All pictures were taken with the Olympus Pen E-PL7