Paris--at Chez Daniel

While in Paris, I had the pleasure of staying with my friend Daniel. His flat is some floors up a winding narrow staircase in an 18th century building. The floor slants dramatically since it is such an old old building. It's not a very big place by American standard (around 20 x 20 square feet) but it is still grand and glorious since it's so old and so typically Parisian.

The flat is in an alley in the Bastille area (4th arrondisment). Quite central. A block away is an awesome bakery, Le Notre (pastry) , a Nicolas (wine shop), and other specialized food stores. I was exactly where I wanted to be.

View from his window. If the neighbors across were present, we could easily chat about the weather.
Dining room: on the table are foie gras with toast points and an assortment of Jewish deserts

Bedroom/living room/dining room/office/library/gameroom/ and the window to say hi to the neighbors.

Centuries old wood beams. Hefty and rough and straight. Just the way I like 'em.

Tiled floor by the entry way

View from his window--that's a major street that leads to the Marais, Pompidou...

Always hospitable--the bar welcomes you as soon as you open the door.

Cozy kitchen

Yummy coffee

Tea mugs, crock of mustard, and a wrapped lemon tart (the pyramid package)

Cute bathroom and quite efficient; one can go to the loo and brush at the same time.