It another rainy day here in Paris.  It our last full day and we really do not have a lot planned. If the day clears a bit were thinking about maybe heading over to the 13 to the La Butte aux Cailles. Here is a Walking Tour we found.
The http://toastmeetsjam.com/a.php Butte-aux-Cailles (a name that could be translated into “quail hill”, although it originates from its former landowner Pierre Caille, who bought a vineyard here in 1543) is a hilltop neighborhood of Paris, France located in Paris’ south-eastern
Small cobblestone street abound
13th arrondissement . A now extinct river, the franticly Bièvre (from Latin ‘Beaver’), once made this area important for the tannery and tissue trades.
Today the Butte-aux-Cailles area assembles a young, trendy and festive Parisian population in its many small bars and restaurants. Since its incorporation into Paris along with the northern extremity of the now Paris-bordering Gentilly commune to which it belonged, the Butte-aux-Cailles has managed to retain much of its village ambiance.
Our Navigo monthly metro pass expired yesterday so we used some paper ticket that I bought the day before we went to Versailles.  We jumped aboard the #9 at Rue de la Pompe and transfered to the #6 at Trocodaro on our way to Corvisart, from there it was about a block from the metro to rue du Moulin des Prés to start the walk. (Visit the
Setting up for a street Market on Sunday
Walking Tour link above).
This area is known for its Street Art, not to be confused with Graffiti, the art is actually coordinated and sanctioned by the Art Council.
Miss Tic
Bienvenue to the Butte-aux-Cailles. With such a mellow mood, and lack of car traffic, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’d found yourself in an ancient village in la France Profonde. But there’s a distinct urbane air, and political vibe, to this hamlet. One clue is the street art, with witticisms coined by celebrated artist Miss.Tic, who first rose to fame in this quartier in the 1980s. “Be happy while waiting for happiness,†one of her stenciled heroines
An apartment house resembling an Alsace Village
proclaims. Like sassy pin-ups, these mademoiselles painted on restaurant walls and store facades spout poetic slogans, often with a smoking gun in hand. “You make me dream… to better fall asleep,†another says. These sexy silhouettes confront gender stereotypes and entertain passers-by with political double-entendres: “Il y a de la rage dans l’ére.â€
You can read more about the area in France Today Magazine
Dogs of Paris, maybe a Coffee Table book in the future.
article about Butte-aux-Cailles.
On our walk back, closer to home, Pat never misses and opportunity to snap a photo of the local dogs.
Here is a slide show of the area, please sit back and enjoy it. Â Consider that we walked the hills and narrow cobblestone streets so you just have to watch.
Vegetables rolls
Chicken and curry
Beef and basil
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Restaurant Bon 25, rue de la Pompe
We just returned from Bon, a restaurant here in the 16th arrondissement, it’s an asian influenced menu. We selected the Mixed Rolls to start,one each of Vegetables rolls, Chicken and curry, Beef and basil and Shrimps and coriander.  All very good with the beef and shrimp being the standouts.  Pat selected the Black Cod and I got the crispy duck, we switched half way but I could tell Pat was longing for the Cod so we switched back.  While the duck was very, very good the Black Cod was outstanding, honestly the best either of us has ever had.  We finished the meal wit the Choco Bon dessert to share, ripe mango with a coconut cream with tapioca and and a mango sauce.  A great finish to a great meal, we would highly recommend it to all.  We select a bottle of rose, Côtes de
Bon!
Provence Château Minuty Prestige, which was also excellent.  Total cost with coffee 141€ ($193.17).  A great value.  Reservation suggested, especially on a Friday night. If your french is not too good you and book on line at there website.
