...we exited Place des Vosges into a very loud shopping street, completely unlike what was on the other side of the door. Once on the street, we walked down Rue St. Antoine towards the Place de la Bastille. Here, Patrice told me about the Column and the Bastille Opera, where I'll be going on Monday.
At this point, he said, "You no we 'ave a port in Paree yes? You don't beelieve me? I'll show you.". And indeed, a block away was the cutest little houseboat port with access to the Seine. The Port de Paris Arsenal.
Downstairs, there was an outdoor cafe, and after charmingly asking if I was "angry or thirsty" we sat down to enjoy some Coca Lights and watch the surprisingly large number of goth and skater kids who hang out on the pier.
After we finished, we walked down to Seine and inspected some of the houseboats along the way. Some where tiny and cubist, and others large enough to have cars on board (though who the hell knows where they drive them. Around the deck?). Then we exited through a tunnel into the walkway next to the Siene (and saw only two homeless people).
From there, we walked to...
But thanks again Patrice for being such a great host and for the very nice champagne start-of-the-evenings on your awesome roof. I don't think I would have seen the port, the Royal Palace, the covered arcades, and the bar with the nudie shower show without your fantastic tour guide abilities. Au Bientot Patrice!
