A day on Avenue Champs De Elysees

I had the day off today and while I am stilling battling a bit of jet lag I decided I was going to get up at a decent hour and do some shopping. Donning my tutu I set out for Avenue Champs De Elysees. This area of Paris is a little bit more ritzy then rest of the city, home of the original Louise Vuitton store, as well as Chanel and DVF. All things that I certainly can not afford but a little window shopping never hurt! :)

I spent the afternoon roaming the streets and popping into to sweet little boutiques and shops. I did manage to also find a Gap, which felt a little bit like home. Although french Gap is much different then the Gap in the states.

My most favorite part of the day was when I came across Laduree. For those of you who dont know, Laduree is one of the most esteemed patisseries in Paris. They are famous for their Macarons. It was my mission to find this bakery today and taste the deliciousness. It was just as every bit fabulous as I thought it would be!

After the Laduree I walked up to the Arc De Triomphe for a closer look. 

Another selfie.. (Sorry)

My last stop of the day was a sweet little cafe near my home in Monmartre where I enjoyed a late lunch of a chicken sandwich on french bread with a cesar dressing and fresh veggies. My favorite part of french dining is that each meal is an experience. As my host family described it "It is your time to enjoy". Unlike the states you relax and take your time, it is considered strange when you rush through your meal. In fact a server wont even bother you at your table for at least 45 minutes unless you call for them. Its an odd thing to get used to, I am very accustomed to quickly eating and moving on to the next thing. You also almost always enjoy an expresso after every meal, which is also something I LOVE. Whats not to love about indulging in a delicious meal and then topping it off with a decadent coffee in a tiny cup. :) 

Home early to rest and hopefully sleep off the last of the jet lag. Back to work tomorrow! 

xoxo 

C