Tue 2 Feb 2010
Rue Montorgueil which runs both in the first and second arrondissements is always a pleasant area to take a stroll. It is mostly pedestrian except for an occasional car of a resident or delivery van and full of appealing architecture and fun shops.

A restaurant known for, what else?, its escargot. I love the sign. I tried to take a photo of a bunch of snail shells painted gold in a window there and a guy came out and told me I wasn’t allowed to. Why, I don’t know. Maybe it showed up in a magazine somewhere.

I think I’ve posted a photo of this before but it still catches my eye.

One of the small streets heading off of Montorgueil. So Parisian, right?

Some colorful garden furniture for sale. I guess you could put them in a kitchen too.
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:36 am
The snail sign is too cute, though I don’t think I would ever eat an escargot. :-/
Those tables are perfect for adding a bit of sunshine on a gray day.
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Adorable sign.
Maybe the snails in the window are a top secret installation !
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:27 pm
That’s weird about him not “allowing” you to take a photo of his window. What would he have done if you’d taken it anyway? Have you arrested?
February 3rd, 2010 at 8:01 pm
love rue montorgueil….it’s pure charm
February 15th, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Such a pretty area, and yes, I think I would try snails again. It might be interesting at a French restaurant!