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These macaroons  [fraise-vanille, to be exact] from Dominique Saibron just happened to be super photogenic the other day.

As spring was approaching I figure I’d get some colorful macaroons to snack on while cleaning up the apartment. Little did I come to find that these little homies were just too cute to not take photos of! Hence the reason for having a post of two macaroons…. They were, indeed, delicious. Un petit goût d’une spécialité française.

More close ups of sweets to come, because I just find them so attractive and scrumptious!

Must go must go must go must go. I thought that this place was just TOO cute. The precious patio at the approaching of Spring is just divine for a glass of wine before heading to dinner (although I plan on eating there as everything looked so good, even the brunch!!).

We sat and had a glass of wine while “papote-ing” (chatting) and the people watching was perfection as well as the lighting- might I add. On a weeknight it isn’t too packed, but if you go on a weekend locals fill up the patio with their preferred wine and glass of beer while chatting about their busy weeks and weekend plans.

I highly suggest popping by, the great service and clean, friendly, precious atmosphere will brighten your day- or evening! Vavin is the perfect place to start a night out before heading north to the 6th. Especially for those of us who reside in the 14th, represent!

(Don’t forget to check out the décor inside… it’s sure to make you cheerful!)

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Address: 206 boulevard Raspail

Metro: Vavin (Line 4)

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As Spring approaches, I want more sweets. However, I miss my good old American snacks… not gonna lie. Gobstoppers, Sweettarts, Tootsie Rolls… a different genre, but it’s in the back of my head and always is first on my list of things I miss in the states-io!

However, I still like French sweets. And taking pictures of French sweets.

Gotta get some more. These are already making my mouth water. What are other good candies? Oh snap, I’m a sweet tooth, but not as much as a certain Brazilian I know… Vane….!!!!!

[Photos from trip in May 2010]

Only an hour and ten minute train ride out of Paris Gare Saint Lazare and you’re on the seaside in Deauville. On the English channel, Deauville is a precious town separated by a little river to Trouville. Both are filled with little shops and restaurants along the quai with parked boats and the sound of waves. It’s perfect in the springtime or if you want to take a pop in the water, summer is ideal. It’s chic atmosphere is also cozy with just about every sense of relaxtion you can think of. Along the water and the quais are tini restaurants with outdoor seating with savory crêpes and moules-frîtes to suit your fancy. But also try some Calvados, just for the sake of being in Normandy.

You can take a little boat from Trouville to Deauville (the other side of the marina) which takes about 10 minutes, but it’s fun if you don’t feel like walking all the way around it. The Deauville side is filled with high end shops and cafés and the likes. On the water is also the ever-so-famous Casino of Deauville, where you can hit the slots with a gin tonic on the seaside where the Deauville American Film Festival is held annually. For more info on Deauville in general, click here.

When I went last spring, we stayed in the Hotel Le Fer A Cheval and it was absolutely precious and right in the town center. It was the perfect weekend trip outside of Paris. Tickets can be anywhere from 8-20euros one-way, and you can get them on the SNCF website. Only an hour and a half and you’re at the seaside!