{"id":15599,"date":"2020-01-10T12:43:38","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T12:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devourparisfoodtours.com\/?p=3101"},"modified":"2020-01-10T12:43:38","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T12:43:38","slug":"sundays-in-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/sundays-in-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend Your Sundays in Paris and Make Every Moment Count"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The French are known for their long Sunday lunches en famille <\/em>that stretch into the afternoons. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

After washing down a multiple course meal of tempting appetizers, hearty mains, cheese platters, and dessert with a bouteille de vin<\/em> or two, the French toddle home sated\u2014bellies and ears decidedly full. But where does that leave the rest of us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not entirely clich\u00e9 to say France shuts down on Sundays. Forgetting to stock up on groceries before the market closes on Saturday can bring disappointment come Sunday. Even though certain areas of Paris act as an exception\u2014think touristy: Ch\u00e2telet Les Halles, Champs-Elys\u00e9es, Montmartre\u2014turning up to find shops, museums and grocery stores closed is a somewhat common experience if you don\u2019t take care to look up opening days and hours in advance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than tussle with the crowds squeezing into open museums and shops, slip on your walking shoes and take to the streets! Spend your Sunday strolling to take in the best of what Paris has to offer. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Getting Out & About on Sundays in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you prefer wandering along the cobblestone quai de Seine or embracing the natural beauty of lush, statue-studded gardens like the Jardin du Luxembourg or the sprawling hills of Buttes Chaumont, there is much to gain by opting outside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than traveling by m\u00e9tro, walking through the city can illuminate how each arrondissement fits together and help you grasp the unique personality of the quartier<\/em>. It only takes about three hours to cross Paris on foot, and along the way, you\u2019ll find new architectural feats to examine from commemorative plaques en francais <\/em>of famous former residents marking buildings (12 rue de l’Od\u00e9on marks where Sylvia Beach published James Joyce\u2019s “Ulysses”), stone caryatides (one of my favorites resides at 55 rue de Turbigo), or ornate turrets reminding us of Paris\u2019 medieval past (44 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois is not to be missed). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even popular areas like Le Marais are full of hidden gems\u2014you just have to look for them!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

While most visitors will skip straight to celebrated monuments like the Palais Garnier Opera House, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe, there\u2019s much to see even when it comes to so-called anonymous architecture scattered all over the city. Take in the sculptural wrought iron and carved stone flourishes on the buildings\u2014they\u2019re somewhat commonplace for the Parisians, but to fresh eyes, even the quotidian can be awe-inspiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t forget to welcome detours on your way. Tucked away behind M\u00e9tro Saint Paul, you\u2019ll discover two poky half-timbered townhouses on rue Francis Miron considered to be Paris\u2019 oldest residences, dating from the 14th century. Taking a shortcut through Square Ren\u00e9 Vivani on your way to Shakespeare & Company is also well worth your time. You’ll take in views of Notre Dame from another angle, and pay a visit to Paris\u2019 oldest planted tree at the foot of the Gothic \u00c9glise Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre de Paris. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paris is full of architectural hidden gems\u2014you just have to look for them! Photo credit: dany13<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Where to Eat on Sundays in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Though walking through Paris can offer a feast for the eyes, it can also work up quite the appetite. Where can you find a good meal out on Sundays in Paris? Give one of these tasty eateries a go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

L\u2019Assiette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tucked away in the 14th arrondissement, this dreamy French bistro makes a perfect stop after experiencing some of the quartier\u2019s far-flung tourist destinations like visiting Cimeti\u00e8re Montparnasse or the Catacombs. L\u2019Assiette<\/a> serves up classics like ballotine de volaille fermi\u00e8re<\/em>, cassoulet<\/a>, and escargot for hungry locals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cassoulet
Traditional cassoulet is good, honest home cooking at its best. Photo credit: Isabelle Hurbain-Palatin<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Buvette<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The brainchild of American chef Jody Williams, Buvette<\/a> fits right into South Pigalle (So-Pi)\u2019s hip atmosphere. Their Franco-American fusion menu has something for everyone. Opt for breakfast dishes, like their egg and waffle sandwich, at any time of day, or try the savory yogurt-topped vegetable tagine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clown Bar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While the colorful tile-lined restaurant may depict cheerful circus clowns, there\u2019s nothing funny about Clown Bar (114 rue Amelot<\/em>). Known for their whimsical Belle \u00c9poque decor and inventive menu, their range includes fresh seafood, p\u00e2t\u00e9 en croute<\/em>, and yes, veal brain. <\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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