Paris, Henri IV and Me

9 Comments aquarelle , Art Journal , France , illustration , paris , Travel-sketchbook , watercolor

Rue Saint-Honoré, Rue de L’Arbre Sec and Rue Croix de Petits Champs – there I’ve celebrated my birthday, even without a clear planning.

J’adore Charles De Gaulles and I always shout "SALUT" when I’m here again, and I love to walk there slowly and contemplate the people and buy a RER ticket and then to go TO Paris, very attentive and careful to any small moment.

Maurizio already waited for me at the Rue Saint-Honoré where we stayed for some days. Here is the Rue Saint-Honoré by Pissarro:

There is a million of stories: Jeanne d'Arc has been wounded here during her attack on Paris, here Ravaillac killed Henry IV by dagger, here Robespierre was captures and invited to the guillotine, and so ME, I’m here, with delight and two cache-nez because it's so cold here, and with mon ami Maurizio,and we’re living here, at Rue Croix de Petits Champs, and walking and dancing. What else while you're HERE.

You know who Henri IV is? He’s ERRICO! That's his Spanish name -- and it's mine too.

Parigi vale bene una messa - says Mauri. I correct him: “Paris vaux bien une messe” and we stroll there, to my very dear piccolo viccoli: Bucherie, Chat qui pêche and Huchette, and then we’re on Gospel concert, and it’s endless, it’s always, just here.

And so hungry after, we are in Grand Bistrot at the Rue Saint-Séverin in
Latin Quarter

Sooooo Delicious!

Look more of my Paris HERE and HERE
and to be continued!

renate11 June 2013 at 20:00
Hello Erika:) I have never been to Paris but I believe you that it must be wonderful. Glad you are blogging again:) Have a nice day!!
Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA16 June 2013 at 13:41
It is my dream to visit Paris someday. Thank you for sharing your photographs and the beautiful watercolors in your art journal. Happy Sunday Sketches from #5 and Blessings!
Christine16 June 2013 at 15:06
I love Paris, wonderful photos and a great look back for me, I've only been once.
Alexandra MacVean16 June 2013 at 19:25
What a great, fun post. Wonderful artwork and photos. :)
sharon16 June 2013 at 19:37
Great art work and photos, I love Paris, brings back lots of lovely memories.
Ginny16 June 2013 at 21:48
I only visited Paris once. Thank you for allowing me to share your memories and bringing back mine. Your artwork and photos are beautiful.
Anne Manda18 June 2013 at 12:31
Lovely sketches, lovely post! :)
Erica23 June 2013 at 14:06
Dear Arnoldo, Christine, Sharon, Alexandra, Anne and Ginny !! – thank you