Thursday

New Year's trip to Paris Day 1

I have to admit that at first I was reluctant about travelling to Paris for New Year's Eve weekend. A family member had offered me to stay at her apartment while she was going to be away. Paris is not my favourite city and it took me a couple of days to seriously consider the idea. In the end no better alternatives had come up and I started to look forward to this trip. I took my friend CB with me. 
I hadn't been to La Défense, a more modern part of Paris, for many years. CB and I explored the huge shopping mall Les Quatre Temps and had a coffee at Starbucks. As we don't have this coffee chain in Luxembourg, a tall Caffe Latte is always a big event for me! 
There was a very large outdoor Christmas market near the Arche with many appealing food stands to choose from. 
The raclette looked so irresistible. 
We bought a raclette sandwich at a Corsican stand. Just look at the hot melted cheese... 
It was late afternoon when we finally hit the centre of Paris. We had a drink at the cosy Café Saint Honoré. 
Unlike our previous trip in May we didn't have any French haute cuisine this time. We indulged in American-style food at Moutarde Street: Guacamole with tortilla chips... 
... and a vegetarian 'green' burger as a main course. 
After dinner we strolled around the Opéra area. 
We had a closer look at the beautiful Christmas windows of Galeries Lafayette. 
I particularly liked the cheerleader dolls with the Louis Vuitton Epi leather wallets... 
... and these posh penguins carrying cute Alma bags.

Stay tuned for Day 2! 
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57 comments:

  1. Hi Anouka! Wow, must have been so amazing being there! I dont visit Paris from so long and I'd love! You took nice pics, especially that raclette sandwich looks very yummy^^ Waiting the second part dear! Pin some pics! Kisses!:*

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  3. I don't like Paris either, but it looks like you had a great time!

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  4. nice! that sandwich looks yummy!
    happy 2013!!!
    s

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  5. I didn't get the chance to visit galeries last time while I was in Paris. I love that city...and look fwd to your next post. As for the Starbucks....I am shocked that there aren't any on Luxembourg.

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  6. Can't wait for day 2! It's must be an unforgettable experience to be in Paris for NYE. Beautiful photos!

    LA By Diana Live Magazine

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  7. Thanks for sharing,
    "Miiiizzica...chi su Squacchiusi!"...Anouka, you do speak so many languages, you understand even Italian...maybe you understand even the above Sicilian comment/words!?!?...Hahaha...maybe Yes?!?...ma dai non ci posso credere!
    Maybe not?...in this case I'll tell you about...
    Ciao
    <3

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  8. Great pictures and I love all the picture!!

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  9. Oh nom - that raclette sandwich is right up my alley

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  10. It's funny - I kind of agree about Paris - I enjoyed it when I went two years ago, but would I go back? Maybe. But I love your pics - keep posting them :)



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  11. Lovely pics, and again you made me hungry ;P
    xx
    www.clothesandcamera.com

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  12. Love LV window shopping... :)

    Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

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  14. I love the LV decorations! Beautiful! Looking forward to reading about Day 2 xoxo ES
    www.liveyourpassion.gr

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  15. these are lovely pictures, looks like you've done a lot! i would really love to explore Paris some more, I look forward to your next post :)

    MADAM PATTY

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  16. simply stunning
    Xo Megan, www.TfDiaries.com

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  17. Adore the cute little penguins with the mini Almas (would love one of those!!).
    Can't believe there are no Starbucks in Luxembourg...what a crime!
    Happy Thursday Hun xoxo
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  18. oooh terrific! Paris is MY favorite city so you can only imagine how jealous I am looking at this pictures! I was there in 2007 after the new year and it was great, it was also the year I moved to Amsterdam! Great raclette sandwich!
    xoxo
    Catita

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  19. The food looks yummy! And the penguins are so fun!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  20. Haha the penquins look so funny with the LV Alma bags! I am glad you went though! Maybe one of the days I will make my way to Paris or even your city to meet you :)

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  21. You are so lucky to get a chance to visit Paris. Happy New Year! x

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  22. Lovely pics ^^
    You are in my town ^^
    And I am working on Bvd Haussmann

    New post - Kisses ♥
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  23. Your pictures and captions of Paris is beautiful, so glad you got to spend New year there, the atmosphere must have been so magical

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  24. 1Ohh, lucky you. I wish im in Paris! :)

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  25. oh amayzing photos ! I'm so jelaous about your trip to PAris !

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  26. Love the penguins, what a cute way to show off handbags!

    ~Jenn
    chīsana blogger

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  27. Oh!!! That raclette has me drooling. I've only had it once when I was in Switzerland but would love to have it again anytime.

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  28. i love your pictures! you have a beautiful blog.

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    Kristin
    xxx

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  29. I love Paris!! Love these pics!

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  30. Oh, wow this is amazing! I would love to adventure around Paris one day! Have so much fun! during the rest of your trip!

    giveaway!

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  31. Paris is a Dream! Great pics, thanks for sharing :)
    xoxo

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  32. i loved your post !
    although i am a little biased since its paris and since i have never had the
    chance to go i just loved all the pictures !
    it totally made me want to go even more so thanks[: lol
    great post though and i enjoyed the rest of your blog as well
    hope this year goes great for you !

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  34. Have fun!
    Nice pictures!
    Greets Setfanie.

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  35. Paris is one of my favorite cities ever and one of my dreams is to spend one NYE there!! Hope you enjoyed it darling!!
    xoxo
    Patricia

    http://misstoptenimage.blogspot.com

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  36. New year in Paris *_* dream!
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  37. I am so jealous! I am planning to go to Paris this summer, I hope to spend a great time as you did there. And NYE! Perfect time. Must be an amazing experience x

    Fashion Landscape

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  38. Oh wauw, NYE in paris, lucky you! Beautiful pictures!
    xoxo

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  39. great pictures !
    happy new year
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  40. Great post & photos!
    xoxo

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  41. Magnifiques ces photos =)

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  42. It looks so beautiful, and looks like a better time than you anticipated :) My mouth is actually watering at the raclette sandwich!!

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  43. It looks amazing and the food has me drooling! YUM! :) Happy New Year!

    x
    Rachel

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  44. so would have stood at the Galeries Lafayette luxury windows! they fascinate me!
    Diana
    double-ganger.blogspot.com

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  46. Amazing photos! In love with Paris! :)

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  47. I love Paris! But I never pay much attention to the modern part of it. Beautiful windows at Galeries, amazing! Thanks for dropping by :)

    Hugs and kisses from :
    MS JACK OF ALL TRADES DAILY
    http://mrsjackofalltradesdaily.blogspot.com/

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  48. that looks amazing. i have not been to paris myself so i don't know if i would love it, but in my imagination i do. i dream of visiting there often. thanks again for a lovely tour!

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  49. sooo beautiful!
    so how was your trip? I just got back from NYC..had a surprisingly MUCH better time than I expected. Actually really glad I was there :D

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    1. Turned out to be better than expected. I had a great time after all. Great to hear that you made it back safely from NYC. Was a bit worried when you stopped tweeting for a while.

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  50. Looks like you had great time in Paris !
    Great photos !

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  51. I so miss paris !!!! hope you have a great day and a lovely NYE

    wanna follow on twitter and Instagram ?

    Kisses
    Hannah
    Elegantesque Blog

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  53. Oh the Christmas windows are like a dream. So why is it that Paris is not your favourite city? I will gladly switch places with you next time your family member goes away and provides you free accomodation haha.

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

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    1. Paris is a great city but it's not my favourite because London, New York and Moscow already are ;)

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  54. Beautiful photos, Anouka! That raclette looks to die for...as you know, I am a sucker for melted cheese ;) Paris isn't my favourite city either...but I would like to go back there and give it another chance.

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  55. First of all...a very Happy New Year to you! The raclette sandwich looks delicious (a great photo - I can almost taste the melted cheese!) and those penguins are so cute!
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