{"id":1992,"date":"2014-03-01T09:52:23","date_gmt":"2014-03-01T14:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/frenchbychoice.com\/?p=1992"},"modified":"2026-02-23T14:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T19:17:47","slug":"paris-2014-day-26-last-full-day-in-paris-for-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frenchbychoice.com\/?p=1992","title":{"rendered":"Paris 2014, Day 26 Last Full Day in Paris for now!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a> we found.<\/p>\n

The Butte-aux-Cailles<\/b>\u00c2 (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<\/p>\n

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13th arrondissement. A now extinct river, the Bi\u00e1vre<\/i>\u00a0(from Latin ‘Beaver’), once made this area important for the tannery and tissue trades.
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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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Our Navigo monthly metro pass expired yesterday so we used some paper ticket that I bought the day before we went to Versailles. \u00a0We 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 Pr\u00e9s to start the walk. (Visit the<\/p>\n

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Walking Tour link above).<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Bienvenue<\/em> 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<\/em>. 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<\/a>, who first rose to fame in this quartier in the 1980s. \u20ac\u0153Be happy while waiting for happiness, one of her stenciled heroines<\/p>\n

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proclaims. Like sassy pin-ups, these mademoiselles<\/em> painted on restaurant walls and\u00c2store 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: \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Il y a de la rage dans l\u00e2’\u00c9re<\/em>.<\/p>\n

You can read more about the area in France Today Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

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article about Butte-aux-Cailles.<\/p>\n

On our walk back, closer to home, Pat never misses and opportunity to snap a photo of the local dogs.<\/p>\n

Here is a slide show of the area, please sit back and enjoy it. Consider that we walked the hills and narrow cobblestone streets so you just have to watch.<\/p>\n

Vegetables rolls
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We just returned from Bon<\/a>, 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. \u00a0All very good with the beef and shrimp being the standouts. \u00a0Pat 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. \u00a0While the duck was very, very good the Black Cod was outstanding, honestly the best either of us has ever had. \u00a0We finished the meal wit the Choco Bon dessert to share, ripe mango with a coconut cream with tapioca and and a mango sauce. \u00a0A great finish to a great meal, we would highly recommend it to all. \u00c2 We select a bottle of rose.<\/p>\n

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Provence Ch\u00e1teau Minuty Prestige, which was also excellent. \u00c2 Total cost with coffee 141\u20ac($193.17). A great value. \u00c2Reservation suggested, especially on a Friday night. If your french is not too good you and book on line at there website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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