Tag: 4eme arrondissement

• I’ve arrived in Paris

  After a long and arduous, not to say tedious but exciting, journey I finally arrived in Paris at 2.30am, four hours late because a demonstration on the railway line. Apparently something to do with building a railway line through the mountains. Never mind I’m here and of course when I got to my hotel there…

  thegaywidower

  June 18, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  4eme arrondissement, demonstration, discovery, friendship, gay, Paris, solo, travel, village St Paul

• Arriving in Paris … it’s swingtime!

  Paris is warm and sunny this evening and in the Place de la Republique an impromptu swing session is underway. There are skateboarders and kids kicking a football about; it lifts the spirts. Art Galleries in the Rue Turenne have private views spilling people with their wine onto the pavements. The cafes are full as…

  thegaywidower

  June 1, 2023

  The consequences of travel

  4eme arrondissement, discovery, gay, Paris, serendipity, solo, travel

• Off the tourist track

  Walking with a native Parisian reveals the small corners and unusual sights … a flea market, perfumer that sells coffee, graffiti and some wonderful bookshops dedicated to art, literature, lmanga, fashion and photography

  thegaywidower

  March 11, 2023

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  4eme arrondissement, discovery, flea market, friendship, gay, graffiti, life change, Paris, serendipity, solo, the extraordinary, travel, village St Paul