We only had a morning in Paris left so wanted to make the most of it.
Early start, big breakfast (one of my favourite things about the Park Hyatt is eating breakfast in a sea of orchids), and a trip to the Musée d'Orsay.
The Musée d'Orsay sits inside a cavernous old railway station. It's well worth a climb to the top for the view.
They're showing a new exhibit on Fashion in Impressionism & it is incredible.
You get to get up close and personal with works by the greats, Renoir, Manet, Monet and they're shown along side the actual clothes shown in the paintings.
No photos allowed, but I was able to sneak you a couple…
This was a long room with huge paintings in the centre like a fashion show. All the chairs were reserved for the artistic greats.
This was a huge room with a faux grass floor and birds chirping above. Stunning.
We spent the rest of the morning roaming the museum and despite a minor bomb threat (just a handbag), we were able to enjoy it in all its splendour, before the crowds arrived.
For lunch we went to my favourite restaurant in the whole world, Hotel Coste.
Mum had langoustine risotto & I went for "Le Tigre qui Pleure" (The Crying Tiger), a seared steak with a fragrant, spicy sauce, accompanied by a big bowl of creamy mash. Vegetables are for wimps.
We shared a gooey chocolate delight for pudding before heading back to the hotel to pack our things and say goodbye to our gorgeous beds.
Trying not to feel miserable that I won't get to see mum every day when I get back… I guess Christmas isn't that far away, right?
If you want to plan your own little jaunt to Paris, get in early with the EuroStar bookings, it makes a big difference on price. If you're coming from further afield try Hipmunk.
I seriously recommend checking out the Park Hyatt, the service is impeccable and the Le Pur' restaurant is just unbelievably good.
Make a Pinterest board of things you want to do and see before you go. If you're in need of a little inspiration you can check out all of my old Paris flavoured posts here. For me the planning/anticipation is often my favourite part of a trip!
Happy dreaming!
Early start, big breakfast (one of my favourite things about the Park Hyatt is eating breakfast in a sea of orchids), and a trip to the Musée d'Orsay.
The Musée d'Orsay sits inside a cavernous old railway station. It's well worth a climb to the top for the view.
They're showing a new exhibit on Fashion in Impressionism & it is incredible.
You get to get up close and personal with works by the greats, Renoir, Manet, Monet and they're shown along side the actual clothes shown in the paintings.
No photos allowed, but I was able to sneak you a couple…
This was a long room with huge paintings in the centre like a fashion show. All the chairs were reserved for the artistic greats.
This was a huge room with a faux grass floor and birds chirping above. Stunning.
We spent the rest of the morning roaming the museum and despite a minor bomb threat (just a handbag), we were able to enjoy it in all its splendour, before the crowds arrived.
Mum had langoustine risotto & I went for "Le Tigre qui Pleure" (The Crying Tiger), a seared steak with a fragrant, spicy sauce, accompanied by a big bowl of creamy mash. Vegetables are for wimps.
We shared a gooey chocolate delight for pudding before heading back to the hotel to pack our things and say goodbye to our gorgeous beds.
Trying not to feel miserable that I won't get to see mum every day when I get back… I guess Christmas isn't that far away, right?
If you want to plan your own little jaunt to Paris, get in early with the EuroStar bookings, it makes a big difference on price. If you're coming from further afield try Hipmunk.
I seriously recommend checking out the Park Hyatt, the service is impeccable and the Le Pur' restaurant is just unbelievably good.
Make a Pinterest board of things you want to do and see before you go. If you're in need of a little inspiration you can check out all of my old Paris flavoured posts here. For me the planning/anticipation is often my favourite part of a trip!
Happy dreaming!
That just sounds like the most awesome trip, you managed to fit so much in! I love that you are passionate about art and culture, it's so refreshing to see things like that featured on a blog. That food looks divine!xo
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Pearl necklaces in Paris. How very Chanel! Parfait!
ReplyDeleteMusee D'Orsay will defnitely be on the to do list next time I'm in Paree.
Wow! That's a lot of meat on a plate! Would have taken me an hour to eat! I cant wait to re-visit Paris, we were there a week and didnt visit one museum can you believe it!? :)
ReplyDeletelooks like a fabulous time :)
ReplyDeletethe planning and anticipation is my favourite part of anything - people don't seem to get how I'm never dissapointed
That Gif is so lovely!! It reminds me of the movie Hugo xx
ReplyDeleteI'm going to Paris for the first time on Friday, and this has made me even more excited - that exhibition at the Musee D'Orsay looks fab! Looks like you and your mum had a lovely trip, thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such an amazing time :) x
ReplyDeleteLooks outstandingly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteParis is now on the cards at some point, for certain.
Becca xx
I absolutely love your Paris posts, new and old! I'm heading to Paris for 3 days to kick off my honeymoon next June and your posts have been extremely helpful in planning, which I agree is the best part too! I think I'm most excited for hot chocolate at Angelina! You and your mum are beautiful, thanks for sharing as always!
ReplyDeleteI just love everything you do! xx
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Very jealous! I need a trip to Paris soon. That fondant au chocolat is calling my name! x
ReplyDeleteLove your gallery photos!! You must feel so lucky to have seen some of the greatest works in person. Glad you had such a good trip!
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Brand new reader here!! I plowed through half your blog over the long (U.S.) weekend and planning to plow through the rest of it this weekend. I love your skull smoking slippers! Where are they from?
ReplyDeletePlanning is great, isn't it? I love it. When I got married I felt a little sad because all the planning was over ;-)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, that museum is one of my favourite places in the world!
Wow! All looks amazing...x
ReplyDeleteI know this is slightly off topic, but was hoping you could help. My wedding anniversary is just before Christmas and my husband has organised a long weekend away, I don't know where we're going but I'm crossing my fingers for New York as he's always wanted to take me, and (gasp!) I've never been. Can you suggest some different, romantic, festive, foodie, quirky, unique things to do in NY in the winter please? Will be eternally grateful! Thanks xx
ReplyDeleteAh, it's the "Hugo" clock!! Brilliant. Really glad you posted this, now I know where to head straight away when I finally get around to visiting Paris :)
ReplyDeleteThe Musee d'Orsay is one of my favorit art museums and I make a point of stopping by everytime I'm in Paris. I actually prefer it to the Louvre - I find the size so much easier to handle! Besides, the building is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI am currently planning a trip to Vienna, but it didn't occur to me to create a Pinterest board for planning... Will start doing that ASAP!
xx Melanie
Looks like a great trip all together. You should smile more in photo's you have a nice smile! x
ReplyDeleteNot that its anything like the Musee d'Orsay, but that beautiful architecture reminds me of a market in Cleveland, Ohio (West Side Market). It's absolute heaven for foodies. Speaking of heaven for foodies, OH MY GOODNESS the Hotel Coste meal you had looks absolutely delicious and gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHappy adventuring and glad you and your mum could have some time together!
~Sheila
Museum porn.. the exhibit looks brilliant!
ReplyDeleteNext time I head to Paris i'm going to attempt to recreate this.
really enjoying your Paris posts!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you and your mom are matching! Also, that steaks looks SO good.
ReplyDeleteI'm uber jealous of your trip! Glad you had an amazing time and hopefully if I ever get to visit Paris then I'll have a similar experience :)
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Amazing pictures, those orchids looks so gorgeous, i`ve never seen so many of them in one place to be honest :-) You look beautiful as always
ReplyDeleteyour trip looks amazing! I've never been a comment-making-kind-of-kid but I just had to let you know I just had an almost identical trip to Paris with my mum this past weekend down to staying in the same area, although only in 4 star joint literally around the corner from the Hyatt. So freaky! The outdoor garden part of the fashion exhibit was my favourite part too, the French attention to detail is exquisit. Lise xo
ReplyDeletefabulous! Have enjoyed my little Paris trip through you!
ReplyDeleteYour mum looks amazing, you clearly have her good genes.
I love that you're both in matching outfits (or nearly matching!) so lovely! Paris & your hotel look absolutely fab & even more so through your eyes!! And I agree, vegetables are for wimps. xxx
ReplyDeleteahh seeing a new post on your blog brightens up my day! <3 Hope you enjoyed your trip:)
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. I am Sara and I am coming from Slovenia. Because of your blog i started to write my own blog and i am loving it :) i hope you could find some time and take a look, i will be very happy about any comment of sugesstion. you can write me on sarazblogger@gmail.com
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have a nice day :)
This looks like an amazing day! I'm living in Florence next fall for a semester and we are taking a long weekend trip to Paris, so I'm keeping notes for what to fill my days with. I love that you and your mum are wearing "matching outfits" and yours is especially gorgeous. Everything looks wonderful. And Christmas is here in no time!
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Cassie
I love your Mum! I hope I look like her when I'm older! :) x
ReplyDeleteAwwww I feel so sad that the time with your mum has to come to an end! It's clear you have a special bond. The time before Christmas will fly by, promise!
ReplyDeletei think you are great b/c i read your tumblr and i see a different side of you than you post on this blog. you would be even MORE AWESOME if you were to go do some charity work and show how you give back to society. you have it well and lots of people don't and it would be wonderful to see you making a difference in society instead of just posting all of the beauty. life is ugly and there's so much work to be done to educate people on how they can have the life that you do. please do something to help. i am, at least, i am trying. again, i think you are great, just could be more AWESOMER! (not a word, i know)
ReplyDeletelooks so fun! check out my food blog here!! http://culinarydevotee.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing I love art, its kind of great to see it again and your little trip to Paris was very much enjoyed in USA
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Cassy
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I've been to Hotel Coste! It was delicious...and the waitresses were like models. I was with a lot of people, so we shared all the food...mmmm memories.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing rosie! I'm going to live near caen for 3 months in january and since paris is only an hour or so away, I will have to squeeze in a visit definately once if not more - thanks for all the great suggestions :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great trip, My husband and I went to Paris for the first time last year for our one year wedding anniversary. We went to the Musee d'Orsay and I totally loved it seeing all the amazing impressionist art up close was magical. What struck me about Paris was the size of it, I really expected it to be so much bigger and the ease in which you can get around all the areas. We spent three lovely days there taking time out to go to Versailles (one of my top ten places I wanted to visit) I still can't get over the gardens of it!
ReplyDeleteAll of your pictures just want me to go back now......
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Great photos of one of my favourite cities, miss Stockholm so much!
ReplyDeleteThe musee d'orsay in one of my favourite places in Paris. I fell in love with the polar bear sculpture when I was about 6..!
ReplyDeleteVery nice trip :) Very jealous! xx
I'm glad you had an amazing time! I can't wait to go back to Paris after reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteAlso you have amazing skin, I was wondering if you were still using the Super Hyper Hydrator by Dr Perricone for your moisturiser? And what cleanser do you use?
Thank you lovely!
Gem x
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I truly enjoy these travel posts. I wish you many more wonderful trips.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice that you and your mum are good friends. There's nothing like mum's friendship really.
You've made me want to go to Paris again, even though I went a month ago!
ReplyDeleteFavourite place in the world <3
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xx
Yes! Planning is my favourite part of most trips, the anticipation and excitement are just too great to handle.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeleteP.S your hair looks fab :)
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Do you realise one of the paintings you saw was Whistlers Mother which features in the original Mr. Bean movie...
ReplyDeleteRosie - please tell me, how do you get your hair so voluminous?! If your hair is naturally that bouncy i'm incredibly jealous:)
ReplyDeleteHi Rosie,
ReplyDeletePlease don't take this the wrong way, but I was just wondering how you justify eating foie gras? I was really interested in what you had to say about defending fur and even though I am personally against it, your point did really well at justifying wearing it. But I know know you're a major animal lover, and while eating meat is all part of the food chain, I just want to know how you can eat foie gras seeing as the birds have been through such unnecessary cruelty for it?
Please don't take this question as me trolling or anything, I love your blog and read it every day, just genuinely interested in your opinion :)
Lila xxx
Love you but that grubby unflattering jumper is unsightly! Can't believe Mrs T didn't say anything! Bloody hell the clothes and money you've got and you wear that x
ReplyDeleteAhhh so jealous you got to go to the Musée d'Orsay - it was shut when we went in the summer! Instead we checked out a fab exhibition at Palais de Tokyo...was great, if a little creepy...! Also tried out, on your recommendation, Le Dauphin: wow. We couldn't read the menu (with our poor Aslevel standard french!) so just pointed to the couple's food next to us. The bill almost bankrupt me to say the least though. Good food always justifies it though eh?!
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Emma
http://thehungryromantic.tumblr.com/
your whole black outfit with white necklace is looking great.
ReplyDeletePerfect look.
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I love Musée d'Orsay, so many amazing pieces of art in there, though I studied a lot of them when I was doing Art History, so everyone who goes there with me starts rolling their eyes when I go off on the technical aspects of the piece we happen to be standing in front of at the time..!
ReplyDeleteI just stumbled upon your blog and you have a new follower! I love all of your photos and I hope you had a wonderful time in Paris! I went to Musee d'Orsay a month a ago for the first time is was amazing! I hope to see more of your travels soon!
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I'm sure you probably wont reply as I am sure you are inundated butt I am going to Paris next weekend with my boyfriend for our anniversary and we are looking for a really good place to eat. Under 100 Euros preferably! Any help welcome!
ReplyDeleteI stumbled over your blog yesterday and now I'm reading throug all of your past entries. I love London, and can't wait to go back with all of your tips in mind. Actually, I love everything british. Haha. Well, keep at it, you're doing a great job. About your Lumix GF5, I think I have to get one because I walk around with my big Canon. And, the chocolate fondant looks really yummy. Love from Norway :)
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