Published by Camille on 20th August 2009 in social
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Last weekend I was lucky enough to spend some time in Paris with my friends. The town was warm and sunny, people were gone on their holidays and Paris Beach was just waiting for us. All the elements were in place: so I fell in love with Paris – once again!
I particularly enjoyed the time spent musing on terraces of cafés or restaurants. Amongst the few places I tried during this heavenly mini-vacation, I remember ‘Les Philosophes’, located in Le Marais, in an old but trendy street.
I don’t know what the best part was: the lovely neighbours on the terrace, the unceasing smile of the waiter or the appetizing menu with local and fresh food or even the 280€ bottle of wine. Can you believe that? I’m not sure if the bathroom can be the best part of a restaurant but here, it surely was the most surprising…
As you probably guessed, ‘Les Philosophes’ means ‘The Philosophers’. So, inside the restaurant it is all about philosophy, even in the toilets! Indeed, the bathroom is full of mirrors, customized with messages and when you look at yourself, it is like your own conscience was talking to you. For instance, when you wash your hands you have the choice between ‘I doubt’ and ‘I’m aware’. Disconcerting experience… Which one would you have chosen?
Published by Camille on 22nd July 2009 in social
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As I told you in my previous post, I’m from Lille but I grew up in Rennes, in Brittany where my family and some of my friends still live. So, when I fancy a ‘French break’, I go to Brittany for a few days in order to ‘recharge my batteries’ as they say. Literally, it means that I spend my time (and my money) shopping and having coffees and other drinks. There’s one place that I always go back to every time I’m in Rennes: l’Atelier de l’Artiste. It’s a nice café located in the centre of Rennes and basically it’s mine and my friends headquarters.
If you looked at it from the outside, you would probably wonder why I’ve recommended this place to you because it seems quite ordinary but, in fact, the nice stuff is hidden at the bottom of the café: there’s a nice patio opened in the summer as well as in the winter with big parasols (that also can be used as umbrellas sometimes), in a bohemian trendy decor with a fountain and some strange pieces of art work.
If you ever travel through Rennes, come and check, maybe I will be there…
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Published by Camille on 16th July 2009 in social
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If you have read the “about” section of the Go Find It blog you might know that we are all from different countries and that I’m the one from Lille in France. I spent three amazing years in this city. Lille is a really cool place where a lot of cultural and musical events take place all year round. If you have never visited the city I strongly recommend you to go there if only for a day.
When in Lille, I can also recommend you to go to a cool place which is close to my old flat and where I used to have great times with my friends: it’s a small and lovely bar called le Caf&Disquaire ( “Cafaydeesker” is fine if you are English!). There you can have both drinks and buy cool CDs. If you are a huge fan of music I’m sure you’ll discover some trendy new artists that you’d like to share with your friends, as I used to do. They even give concerts sometimes, check the Caf&Disquaire MySpace for more details.
Oh, by the way, if you stop by during lunch time, I think they do sandwiches as well. I wonder if there is anything they can’t do? Try it and let me know!
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How to philosophize at the restaurant
