Originally published on January 25, 2014, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Paris, France in partnership with Salve Regina University and AIFS Abroad. The blog post may have been edited for clarity and updated with relevant travel information and links.
Before the concert at La Sorbonne, I took the time to run to Rue Cambon for Pierre Hermé macarons and spot Chanel’s first store on 31 Rue Cambon.
I always go to Ladurée every time I go to New York City, but this was my first time enjoying macarons from Pierre Hermé. I wouldn’t be able to tell you what flavors I got, but they were quirky, modern combinations that are more adventurous than the traditional flavors at Ladurée.
As happy as I was to stand outside Chanel–look at the chic outfits on the mannequins, catch a glimpse of the spiral staircase to Coco Chanel’s apartment upstairs–I am obligated to admit that I felt so out of place when I actually walked inside the boutique. It became the most apparent when I picked up a pair of high-heeled booties that cost a mini-vacation…
I promise to make a triumphant return to 31 rue Cambon when I am in the proper stage of my life to enjoy Chanel’s treasures like the simple pleasure of a Nutella crêpe…
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