extended visits to new places tend to tell the tale, don't they?...this was my first time to Paris in the summer...warmer than expected, but utterly beautiful...and so many outdoor festivals taking place that are rare in colder months (when I usually come)...the parklands are gorgeous, great music popping up in unexpected places, and I always find the local people helpful and so friendly...
Nelly is a wonderful host, and provides so many suggestions for visitors to take advantage of her neighbourhood...near Chinatown...
if you enjoy cooking for yourself...she has everything you need, and the nearby markets are teeming with multicultural life and the best of the summer harvest from France and nearby countries...typically, her studio is best-suited for one person, but there is a lovely little park across the street, and so many colourful cafes where it's easy to get together with friends
two months hardly seems like enough time....just enough to give me the taste for a follow-up in the near future ... merci Nelly... amicalement, Gary