My Birthday in Paris

Posted by Griffin. This week I had my 16th birthday in Paris. We had just arrived in Paris the night before so this was our first day in Paris. When I woke up I was greeted with a beautiful birthday cake from a bakery down the street.

My Birthday Cake

Works in the Musee d'Orsay

After breakfast we went to the Musée d'Orsay to see a collection of works from the late 19th century. As usual Leo could only stick around for about 15 minutes before he had a "panic attack" and was promptly escorted out by Mama. However, I try to not let him ruin my museum outings. The art in the Musée d'Orsay is fantastic. It shows the transition from the French academic art and Romanticism of the mid 19th century to realism and finally Impressionism and beyond.

After we went to the Musée d'Orsay we walked along the Seine to a French café called La Palette. This café is the epitome of Parisian cafes. Small tables, striped overhangs, crowds of smokers, seriously this café has it all. I ordered a delicious goat cheese that was slightly melted on little toast pieces over a salad. It was the best food I have ever tasted.

Lunch at La Palette

To top off our afternoon we went vintage shopping. It was amazing. But all of Paris is amazing so this is no surprise.