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Visiting Summer in Paris...

6.29.2015 •
Paris Seine River
Paris Spring flowers
Paris Seine River

The official start of summer break for the boys is in a few days, and they're doubly excited this year because they get to mark it with the arrival of their beloved uncle and aunt from the States! It is also the first of hopefully many family visits from across the big blue ocean.

We plan to share with them a more intimate Paris, the more familial city that is for now our new home. The one that includes regular runs to the boulanger and fromager, leisurely walks along the Seine, stops at our favorite neighborhood cafés, and maybe even a picnic or two.

We'll also be heading out to the Loire Valley and the Champagne region as well. If you'd like to come along, I'll be posting on Instagram @catherine_goron :) a bientot!

Paris St. Regis

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29 comments

  1. AdrienneJune 29, 2015 at 4:36 PM

    Oh, you know I want to come along! Love the window box with the hint of another building reflected in the window! And the black and white - stunning! {make sure to find my post from the end of last week...my dad on the first floor of the eiffel tower!}

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    1. CatherineJuly 3, 2015 at 6:24 AM

      Thank you Adrienne! Loved the post with your father... so beautifully nostalgic.

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  2. OhmydearestsJune 30, 2015 at 12:34 AM

    Hi Catherine, your description sounds perfect! Hope you have a beautiful week!

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  3. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.comJune 30, 2015 at 4:31 AM

    Wonderful images of "your " city! Love every single one of them. We are leaving for the Loire Valley tomorrow ...if you are around Chinon , Saumur or wherever let me know!

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    1. CatherineJuly 3, 2015 at 6:27 AM

      Hi Karen! We'll be heading to the Loire this weekend... and planning to visit a couple chateaux next Monday :)

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  4. DanJune 30, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Visiting your blog by way of 'Our World Tuesday' and happy to discover a view of Paris, France. My surname is LaFrance, and yes my ancestors came from La Rochelle, France. I hope to one day travel to France. Love your photos!

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    1. CatherineJuly 3, 2015 at 6:33 AM

      Welcome and thank you Daniel! What a wonderful last name... bet you get a lot of that :) Hope you get the opportunity to visit the country of your ancestral roots soon!

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  5. AnonymousJune 30, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    So gorgeous!

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  6. Photo CacheJune 30, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    Oh how beautiful.

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  7. TheDaydreamerJuly 1, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Great news about your family visiting! I can only imagine how it makes you happy too :-) Hopefully Paris will be kind to your visitors, show its sunniest side (I cannot say "warmest" right now, we need to be careful what we wish for...). I will be happy to follow your discoveries on IG of course! Happy summer to you and your family, Catherine.

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    1. CatherineJuly 3, 2015 at 6:45 AM

      Thank you so much D... you're right, all winter I craved the sun and warmth, and boy did we get that and then some! But who's complaining ;) Enjoy the summer with your littles D, I'm looking forward to all your photos of the sea!

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  8. BarbJuly 1, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    I definitely want to come along! Have a happy time with family Catherine. Enjoy those boys while they're on break.

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  9. MollyJuly 2, 2015 at 4:48 AM

    I hope you enjoy your summer break and I look forward to seeing pictures from your travels

    mollyxxx

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  10. Tamar SBJuly 2, 2015 at 6:10 AM

    Have a marvelous visit!

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  11. The Fabulous JourneyJuly 2, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    What a gorgeous spot on the globe...great pictures. I would love for you to add this to the #funsummerfinds linkup at my site! Have an awesome 4th!

    Shellie
    www.thefabjourney.com

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  12. A Bit of the BlarneyJuly 2, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Oh how I envy you this trip!!! Wishing you well!!!!

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  13. Kim Cunningham July 2, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Do the boys need another defacto aunt? I'd apply! I think your plans for showing the family Paris sound amazing and would be exactly how I would want to experience it. No big touristy things, but just real life!

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  14. MariaJuly 2, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Hi Catherine,

    Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and leaving a comment. It means so much to me when the visitor actually took his/her time to read what I'm writing in my humble domain here in the world wide web! It also means so much to me that someone took her time to let me know I'm not alone with this ... I moved here to Singapore to be with the man I love (who happens to be a French, too!) And same with you, I also moved 16 months ago -- and it still does feel like "moving in" despite all those months.

    I'm glad to see that you're sharing your photos in IG too. I could get extremely busy at times and that usually ends up with me neglecting my blogging hobby. IG is more accessible as it's in a more simple platform for browsing on the mobile phone -- so I'm happy to follow you there, too! And thanks to finding you in IG, I also discovered there that Karen of http://chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com/ , one of my favorite bloggers is in IG, too! I haven't been bloghopping that much lately so I didn't notice her IG presence right away.

    In case you're a fan of linky parties, I used to participate in one called "Dreaming of France" hosted by Paulita at An Accidental Blog - http://paulita-ponderings.blogspot.com/search/label/Dreaming%20of%20France%20meme

    So long for now! A bientot!

    Maria

    PS. I had to fly out of SG so I didn't get the chance to get flowers for my place. I thought of saving the bucks instead of leaving the flowers behind unattended. Missing my flowers, I'm very glad to see those bright blooms on the window box ;-) Merci beaucoup!

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    1. CatherineJuly 3, 2015 at 6:40 AM

      Happy to meet you Maria and discover your lovely blog! Karen is one of my faves too :)

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  15. Maiah HarrisonJuly 2, 2015 at 4:38 PM

    I dream of visiting Paris someday that's why this post from #ourworldtuesday attracted me

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  16. CatherineJuly 3, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    Thank you all so much for visiting and your very kind comments :) xo

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  17. PaperesseJuly 3, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Beautiful photos! I'm sure the kids are ready for the summer vacations to start. Isn't this weather we're having something?! Personally, I like the heat, but not everyone is d'accord on that. Enjoy your family's visit.

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  18. PaperesseJuly 3, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Beautiful photos! I'm sure the kids are ready for the summer vacations to start. Isn't this weather we're having something?! Personally, I like the heat, but not everyone is d'accord on that. Enjoy your family's visit.

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  19. Beatrice P. BoydJuly 3, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    A wonderful upcoming visit with family and fun excursions, plus the end of the school term...what a wonderful combination of things to look forward to enjoying. And, yes, I too would enjoy those activities, Catherine. No need to say "enjoy" as you are already savoring the fun...and so are we all.

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  20. The Fabulous JourneyJuly 3, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    I have such fond memories of those family visits from the US!! Thanks for adding this to the #funsummerfinds linkup!

    Shellie
    www.thefabjourney.com

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  21. ErikaJuly 5, 2015 at 1:16 AM

    Amazing photos! I'd love to go visit Paris! Thank you for sharing in the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop :)

    xo Erika @ Whaterikawears.com

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  22. Paulita July 5, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Catherine, Sounds like you're living the dream. I'm equally jealous and inspired. And thanks for playing along with Dreaming of France last week. I've posted again for this week. Here’s my Dreaming of France meme

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  23. Faith Hope and CherryteaJuly 5, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    It's all soooo lovely... ty for sharing your joys !
    Have the Best Summer touring valleys and chateaux :)

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  24. Katherines CornerJuly 5, 2015 at 9:52 PM

    enjoy your family and make a lot of happy memories my friend xo

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