Le dimanche parisienne

Everyday I still find myself amazed that I actually live in Paris. It’s too surreal.

Today was Sunday, which in France is truly a day of rest because most businesses close. Museums are some of the few places open, so I thought this would be a good day to walk to the museum area at the top of my arrondissement. Although it was a gloomy day it wasn’t too cold so it was a pleasant walk up along the Seine. I stopped at a boulangerie to get a snack, and like a true Parisian I strolled around while munching on a piece of bread.

Apparently I wasn’t the only person with the idea to visit a museum on Sunday… there were so many people out in that area. I wanted to see the Pierre Bonnard exhibit at the Musée d’Art moderne but there was a huge line. Instead I went to the Palais de Tokyo, a contemporary art museum. The current exhibit was a little bizarre but it was interesting to see.

Afterwards I kept walking to the end of the Champs-Elysées, where the 16th and 8th arrondissements meet. I found a really modern and hip café that was also pretty affordable. I wasn’t very hungry so I just had a rice pudding with hazelnuts and I read a bit for class. I definitely want to go back to the café for lunch sometime because they had a very appealing and extensive menu of sandwiches, quiches and salads.

Tonight I’m going to go meet Kelsey and Allison for dinner at our internet café, so I can post this entry! That’s all for now.