50 Things I Miss about Paris: Part I

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50 Things I Miss about Paris: Part I

Editor’s note: Congratulations to contributor Fern Nesson who just published a book compilation of the popular Bonjour Paris series “50 Things I Miss About Paris.” Purchase this beautiful, photography-filled book on Amazon here or contact Fern directly by email: fernlnesson@gmail.com. She’s offering a special deal for Bonjour Paris readers: purchase the book at cost, a $25 discount. 

It’s Coronavirus hell. Paris is locked down for 15 days and, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, so am I. Travel is impossible for who knows how long but I am consoled by my memories. I’ll share them with you. Here is the first installment of a series of photo essays illustrating 50 things I miss about Paris. What do you love and miss about the French capital? Share in the comments section below.

1) Arriving at Terminal 4 at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport

Arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. Photo: Fern Nesson

Arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. Photo: Fern Nesson

Arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. Photo: Fern Nesson

Arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport. Photo: Fern Nesson

2) Cobblestone streets, washed with rain

Rain-washed cobblestone streets. Photo: Fern Nesson

Rain-washed cobblestone streets. Photo: Fern Nesson

Rain-washed cobblestone streets. Photo: Fern Nesson

3) Tea at Mariage Frères

Tea at Mariage Frères. Photo: Fern Nesson

Tea at Mariage Frères. Photo: Fern Nesson

Tea at Mariage Frères. Photo: Fern Nesson

Tea at Mariage Frères. Photo: Fern Nesson

4) Fondation Louis Vuitton

Fondation Louis Vuitton. Photo: Fern Nesson

Fondation Louis Vuitton. Photo: Fern Nesson

5) Cartier

Cartier. Photo: Fern Nesson

Cartier. Photo: Fern Nesson

Cartier. Photo: Fern Nesson

Cartier. Photo: Fern Nesson

Lead photo credit : Rain-washed cobblestone streets. Photo: Fern Nesson

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Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Fern Nesson is a fine art photographer with an MFA in photography. She visits Paris regularly where she captures interior scenes. Her work is abstract, and brings fresh perspective to lovers of Paris, while also illuminating interesting museum exhibitions and cultural events taking place in the City of Light. She recently published a book compilation of the popular Bonjour Paris series "50 Things I Miss About Paris." Purchase this beautiful, photography-filled book on Amazon or contact Fern directly by email: fernlnesson [at] gmail.com. She's offering a special deal for Bonjour Paris readers: purchase the book at cost, a $25 discount.

Comments

  • Peggy Poulson
    2020-04-18 17:13:31
    Peggy Poulson
    Ah, opening my bedroom window to the aroma of baking bread from our courtyard shared with the back entrance of the Maison Martin Boulangerie! Only one of the things I miss about missing April in Paris, 2020. Already booked for next spring.....

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