50 Things I Miss about Paris: Part I

18 March 2020 by Fern Nesson    4084    9
50 Things I Miss about Paris: Part I
Fern Nesson
By Fern Nesson

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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By Fern Nesson

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

  • Martia S McNeill
    2020-03-24 17:49:30
    Martia S McNeill
    Paris - I miss all of it. I miss the feeling I always have of having arrived home. I miss the beauty that is absolutely everywhere I look. I miss strolling the streets, the parks and people watching, stopping for a coffee or wine or ducking into, yet another, fabulous patisserie for a special treat. The ambiance, architecture, art....what is there not to love? My last visit was in July 2019 along with train travel through the country to Lourdes. Perfection! I daydream about my next visit.

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