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France In Review: What I Did.

August 4, 2014 by Emily Cooper 8 Comments

 

Salut my sweet friends! I first want to thank all y’all for your awesome love and support on Friday’s post. It took me a lot of courage to actually hit the post button on that one, but I’m so glad I did! Putting it all there is actually making it easier for me since well it’s all out there. Besides coffee withdrawals, I would say it is going pretty well for me. More of a check-in on Friday!

 

But for now, it’s time for my first recap post of France. How has it already been a week since I was there?! I seriously think time goes by so much faster here when the sun goes down before 10:30. And you think I’m kidding.

 

The first few days were spent in the grand and romantic city of PARIS.

 

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Except that it was dreary and rainy. But it’s PARIS for god’s sake! I’m pretty sure I could be squatting in a back alley and it would be romantic. Not like that happened or anything…

 

The first night we took a drive through the city to see the sights and of course the twinkling lights of the Tour Eiffel. It is as magnificent as you think it is.

Followed by a pass by ze Arc de Triomphe…

 

 

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and Notre Dame.

 

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I swear this was the same night. As how the sky changed so dramatically among our car ride…let’s just say it’s the romantic powers of Paris…or the fact that I was severely jet lagged and don’t actually remember the order of which we saw these.

 

The next day was a full day spent exploring the city by foot. In my opinion, this is the best way to see and explore any new city.

 

First up was the Louvre.

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Seeing the outside and giant pyramid was more than enough for me. And of course nailing my signature pose before toppling over. I swear I’m not a tourist though..

 

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A stroll by the grand roue on our way to Ms. Eiffel…

 

 

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And a view of the Alexander the Great bridge along the way (with the gold statues)

 

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And of course by the bridge of lover’s locks. I got a little confused and brought a lock of my hair instead so a picture of everyone else’s vows of forever love in the most unique and original way…repeated 1500 times.

 

 

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Ah there you are! I almost missed it, it’s so small.

 

 

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One of our cousin’s climbed the stairs to the second floor with me. 700 steps in case you were curious. And because I know you wouldn’t believe I took a awesomely narrated video.

 

Hellooo Paris! This view was good enough for me. I like to keep my croissants in my stomach thank you very much.

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And this was just one day. If..rather WHEN I go back, I’d love to spend a whole week in Paris. But there were more places to see and more people to meet!

 

Like that time when I climbed a mountain with a pack of cows.

 

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This was probably one of my favorite times other than Paris. The views were spectacular and you could even see parts of the Swiss Alps way in the background. I could have seriously hiked this mountain with these heifers all day.

 

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And then of course there was the week on the farm in Custine riding horses and picking farm fresh eggs.

 

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Don’t let that smile fool you. I was cow pattying my pants the entire time, while replaying that episode of Full House when Michelle falls off a horse and has amnesia. Yes, even on a farm out in the middle of France I remember a 1992 episode of Full House.

 

 

Then off to Nancy to the famous Place Stanislas and famous fountains.

 

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And a return visit at night to see the whole building light up in a spectacular show. I got my wish of waltzing with Grammy to some Edith Pilaf here.

 

 

And we can’t forget the visit to Ars-sur-Moselle, where Grammy grew up and a visit to the bakery she went to as a young girl.

 

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It’s safe to say it isn’t exactly the same as when she came, but hey it’s still there and they still had delicious croissants and cafe.

 

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Now there are plenty of other memories and day trips involved, but those are for me and Grams to remember. What happens in France stays in France 😉

But really the trips was beyond memorable and I couldn’t have spent it better than with my feisty French Grandmother. How many of you can say that?!

 

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Until next time….

 

 

Make it a great day!

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

What’s the biggest stereotype you think of when I say Paris?

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  1. Katie

    August 4, 2014 at 8:24 am

    Those scalloped edged shorts are parisian perfection! And, thank god I’m not the one only who refers to life events via full house episodes.

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    • Emily Cooper

      August 4, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Haha thanks! I think they are pretty fitting too 😉

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  2. Shelly

    August 4, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    I wish I had a French grandmother! What a fun trip.

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  3. Karey @ Nutty About Health

    August 4, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Awww… you & your Grams are so cute!! I love that you went to France together & got to go to the same bakery even. So cool!! Great pics & looks like you had an amazing time!
    If I could go anywhere, I think I’d go to Italy… always wanted to go to Rome & Venice.

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  4. Allie

    August 7, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    Looks like such a fun and amazing vacation! Glad you had a great time, and wow, did not know the Eiffle Tower had a crazy light show like that haha

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    • Emily Cooper

      August 8, 2014 at 7:59 am

      Thanks it was a blast! I could have stared at that light show for hours..

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  5. Emily @ More Than Just Dessert

    August 11, 2014 at 2:24 pm

    This trip looked FABULOUS. What a fun memory for you and your grandma!

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    • Emily Cooper

      August 13, 2014 at 11:49 am

      Thanks love! Hope all is well. Miss you!

      Reply

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